You can get 26 free channels in ZIP 43986 (Cadiz, OH)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 43986 · 3 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 7 Strong/Moderate channels. An attic or 2nd-floor window antenna will lock in way more channels than a basic flat panel.
🧭 Broadcast Tower Compass — Which Way to Point Your Antenna
Each dot is a local TV tower relative to your center point (● Green = Strong, ● Blue = Moderate, ● Amber = Weak).
Primary Aim Direction: ENE (67°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing ENE (67°), or aim your attic/rooftop antenna toward that compass bearing for the strongest signal lock.
After placing or moving your antenna, always run a fresh TV channel rescan.
Channel Lineup & Tower Directions for ZIP 43986
Sorted with Strong signals and major broadcast networks first. Channel is the virtual channel number your TV displays; Band / RF Ch. is the actual radio frequency that determines whether you need a VHF-capable antenna. How we calculate signals.
| Channel | Network | Station | Distance | Point Antenna | Band / RF Ch. | Estimated Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | CBS | WTRF-TV Wheeling, WV · Full Power | 25.5 mi | SSE (150°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 9 | NBC | WTOV-TV Steubenville, OH · Full Power | 19.7 mi | E (98°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 44 | PBS | WOUC-TV Cambridge, OH · Full Power | 25.5 mi | SW (218°) | Low VHF RF 6 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 33 | ABC | WYTV Youngstown, OH · Full Power | 49.9 mi | NNE (21°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 27 | CBS | WKBN-TV Youngstown, OH · Full Power | 49.9 mi | NNE (21°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 45 | PBS | WNEO Alliance, OH · Full Power | 36.4 mi | N (7°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 13 | PBS | WQED Pittsburgh, PA · Full Power | 54.2 mi | E (85°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 2 | CBS | KDKA-TV Pittsburgh, PA · Full Power | 51.7 mi | E (81°) | UHF RF 25 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 21 | NBC | WFMJ-TV Youngstown, OH · Full Power | 51.5 mi | NNE (21°) | UHF RF 33 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 11 | NBC | WPXI Pittsburgh, PA · Full Power | 52.2 mi | E (84°) | UHF RF 23 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 19 | CW | WPCW Jeannette, PA · Full Power | 51.7 mi | E (81°) | High VHF RF 11 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 22 | MyNetworkTV | WPNT Pittsburgh, PA · Full Power | 52.4 mi | E (81°) | UHF RF 21 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 23 | ION | WVPX-TV Akron, OH · Full Power | 56.2 mi | NW (326°) | UHF RF 22 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 17 | ION | WDLI-TV Canton, OH · Full Power | 56.2 mi | NW (326°) | UHF RF 22 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | W20DY-D Cadiz, OH · Low Power | 25.4 mi | SSW (208°) | UHF RF 26 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | W28FC-D Cadiz, OH · Low Power | 25.4 mi | SSW (208°) | UHF RF 32 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | W17EF-D Wheeling, WV · Translator | 25.5 mi | ESE (117°) | UHF RF 17 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | W19FP-D Wheeling, WV · Low Power | 25.6 mi | SSE (151°) | UHF RF 19 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 4 | ABC | WTAE-TV Pittsburgh, PA · Full Power | 63.0 mi | E (96°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 53 | FOX | WPGH-TV Pittsburgh, PA · Full Power | 52.4 mi | E (81°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 49 | PBS | WEAO Akron, OH · Full Power | 58.9 mi | NW (325°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 24 | PBS | WNPB-TV Morgantown, WV · Full Power | 80.5 mi | SE (126°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 16 | Independent | WINP-TV Pittsburgh, PA · Full Power | 54.2 mi | E (85°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 67 | Independent | WRLM Canton, OH · Full Power | 58.9 mi | NW (325°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 40 | Independent | WPCB-TV Greensburg, PA · Full Power | 63.6 mi | E (89°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WWVW-LD Wheeling, WV · Low Power | 25.5 mi | SSE (150°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Cadiz, OH Free TV Channels (8.8 mi from ZIP 43986 center) · Browse all Ohio cities & ZIPs.
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