You can get 29 free channels in ZIP 44417 (Cortland, OH)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 44417 · 3 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 6 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: S (183°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing S (183°), 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 44417
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | ABC | WYTV Youngstown, OH · Full Power | 26.0 mi | S (178°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 27 | CBS | WKBN-TV Youngstown, OH · Full Power | 26.0 mi | S (178°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 21 | NBC | WFMJ-TV Youngstown, OH · Full Power | 24.4 mi | S (177°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 45 | PBS | WNEO Alliance, OH · Full Power | 38.6 mi | SSW (200°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W30EI-D Sharon, PA · Low Power | 18.1 mi | SE (138°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WYFX-LD Youngstown, OH · Low Power | 26.0 mi | S (178°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 24 | ABC | WJET-TV Erie, PA · Full Power | 52.0 mi | NE (36°) | UHF RF 28 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 5 | ABC | WEWS-TV Cleveland, OH · Full Power | 54.8 mi | W (266°) | UHF RF 15 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 19 | CBS | WOIO Shaker Heights, OH · Full Power | 54.9 mi | W (267°) | High VHF RF 10 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 12 | NBC | WICU-TV Erie, PA · Full Power | 52.0 mi | NE (36°) | High VHF RF 12 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 3 | NBC | WKYC Cleveland, OH · Full Power | 53.3 mi | W (267°) | UHF RF 19 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 66 | FOX | WFXP Erie, PA · Full Power | 52.0 mi | NE (36°) | UHF RF 26 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 8 | FOX | WJW Cleveland, OH · Full Power | 54.8 mi | W (265°) | High VHF RF 8 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 55 | CW | WBNX-TV Akron, OH · Full Power | 53.6 mi | W (267°) | UHF RF 17 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 43 | MyNetworkTV | WUAB Lorain, OH · Full Power | 54.9 mi | W (267°) | High VHF RF 10 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 23 | ION | WVPX-TV Akron, OH · Full Power | 54.9 mi | WSW (242°) | UHF RF 22 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 17 | ION | WDLI-TV Canton, OH · Full Power | 54.9 mi | WSW (242°) | UHF RF 22 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 61 | Univision | WQHS-DT Cleveland, OH · Full Power | 53.9 mi | W (267°) | UHF RF 36 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | W07EF-D Youngstown, OH · Low Power | 31.1 mi | S (174°) | High VHF RF 7 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 35 | CBS | WSEE-TV Erie, PA · Full Power | 52.0 mi | NE (36°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 11 | NBC | WPXI Pittsburgh, PA · Translator | 38.6 mi | SSE (150°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 9 | NBC | WTOV-TV Steubenville, OH · Full Power | 75.4 mi | S (178°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 54 | PBS | WQLN Erie, PA · Full Power | 52.2 mi | NE (36°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 25 | PBS | WVIZ Cleveland, OH · Full Power | 53.3 mi | W (267°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 49 | PBS | WEAO Akron, OH · Full Power | 55.9 mi | WSW (245°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 13 | PBS | WQED Pittsburgh, PA · Full Power | 77.3 mi | SSE (152°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 19 | CW | WPCW Jeannette, PA · Full Power | 73.1 mi | SSE (152°) | High VHF RF 11 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 67 | Independent | WRLM Canton, OH · Full Power | 55.9 mi | WSW (245°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W13DP-D Youngstown, OH · Translator | 24.4 mi | S (177°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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