You can get 22 free channels in ZIP 44838 (Ashland, OH)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 44838 · 4 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
4 stations arrive with a Strong signal here. Place a quality indoor antenna near a window or wall facing the towers.
🧭 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: N (7°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing N (7°), 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 44838
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68 | Independent | WMFD-TV Mansfield, OH · Full Power | 18.9 mi | W (269°) | High VHF RF 12 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WQIZ-LD Ashland, OH · Low Power | 3.5 mi | WSW (241°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | W18ES-D Mansfield, OH · Translator | 12.8 mi | WSW (250°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 52 | TBN | WGGN-TV Sandusky, OH · Full Power | 23.3 mi | NNW (334°) | Low VHF RF 3 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 49 | PBS | WEAO Akron, OH · Full Power | 39.0 mi | ENE (56°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 67 | Independent | WRLM Canton, OH · Full Power | 39.0 mi | ENE (56°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 5 | ABC | WEWS-TV Cleveland, OH · Full Power | 50.2 mi | NE (34°) | UHF RF 15 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 19 | CBS | WOIO Shaker Heights, OH · Full Power | 50.4 mi | NNE (34°) | High VHF RF 10 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 3 | NBC | WKYC Cleveland, OH · Full Power | 51.7 mi | NE (35°) | UHF RF 19 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 8 | FOX | WJW Cleveland, OH · Full Power | 49.6 mi | NE (34°) | High VHF RF 8 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 34 | PBS | WOSU-TV Columbus, OH · Full Power | 54.9 mi | SW (220°) | UHF RF 16 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 43 | MyNetworkTV | WUAB Lorain, OH · Full Power | 50.4 mi | NNE (34°) | High VHF RF 10 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 23 | ION | WVPX-TV Akron, OH · Full Power | 39.8 mi | ENE (60°) | UHF RF 22 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 17 | ION | WDLI-TV Canton, OH · Full Power | 39.8 mi | ENE (60°) | UHF RF 22 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 61 | Univision | WQHS-DT Cleveland, OH · Full Power | 51.2 mi | NE (34°) | UHF RF 36 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 10 | CBS | WBNS-TV Columbus, OH · Full Power | 68.6 mi | SW (217°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 4 | NBC | WCMH-TV Columbus, OH · Full Power | 68.6 mi | SW (217°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 28 | FOX | WTTE Columbus, OH · Full Power | 70.3 mi | SW (215°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 25 | PBS | WVIZ Cleveland, OH · Full Power | 51.7 mi | NE (35°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 44 | PBS | WOUC-TV Cambridge, OH · Full Power | 69.2 mi | SE (132°) | Low VHF RF 6 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 55 | CW | WBNX-TV Akron, OH · Full Power | 51.4 mi | NE (34°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 53 | CW | WWHO Chillicothe, OH · Full Power | 70.3 mi | SW (215°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Ashland, OH Free TV Channels (7.3 mi from ZIP 44838 center) · Browse all Ohio cities & ZIPs.
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