You can get 23 free channels in ZIP 44881 (Bucyrus, OH)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 44881 · 2 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Outdoor Rooftop Directional Antenna
Signals here are mostly distant or weak. A rooftop directional antenna (with a mast preamp) gives you the best shot at reliable HD.
🧭 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: E (88°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing E (88°), 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 44881
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 | 15.4 mi | ESE (118°) | High VHF RF 12 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 52 | TBN | WGGN-TV Sandusky, OH · Full Power | 26.3 mi | ENE (57°) | Low VHF RF 3 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 11 | CBS | WTOL Toledo, OH · Full Power | 61.3 mi | NNW (335°) | High VHF RF 11 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 34 | PBS | WOSU-TV Columbus, OH · Full Power | 49.2 mi | S (183°) | UHF RF 16 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WXCB-CD Delaware, OH · Class A | 22.2 mi | SW (217°) | UHF RF 25 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | W18ES-D Mansfield, OH · Translator | 23.3 mi | ESE (119°) | UHF RF 18 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 13 | ABC | WTVG Toledo, OH · Full Power | 62.7 mi | NNW (334°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 6 | ABC | WSYX Columbus, OH · Full Power | 64.9 mi | S (187°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 5 | ABC | WEWS-TV Cleveland, OH · Full Power | 69.6 mi | ENE (60°) | UHF RF 15 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 10 | CBS | WBNS-TV Columbus, OH · Full Power | 62.6 mi | S (187°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 19 | CBS | WOIO Shaker Heights, OH · Full Power | 69.7 mi | ENE (59°) | High VHF RF 10 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 24 | NBC | WNWO-TV Toledo, OH · Full Power | 60.4 mi | NNW (336°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 4 | NBC | WCMH-TV Columbus, OH · Full Power | 62.6 mi | S (187°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 35 | NBC | WLIO Lima, OH · Full Power | 65.4 mi | W (265°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 3 | NBC | WKYC Cleveland, OH · Full Power | 71.3 mi | ENE (60°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 36 | FOX | WUPW Toledo, OH · Full Power | 61.8 mi | NNW (332°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 28 | FOX | WTTE Columbus, OH · Full Power | 64.9 mi | S (187°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 8 | FOX | WJW Cleveland, OH · Full Power | 69.4 mi | ENE (60°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 27 | PBS | WBGU-TV Bowling Green, OH · Full Power | 56.8 mi | WNW (289°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 53 | CW | WWHO Chillicothe, OH · Full Power | 64.9 mi | S (187°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 43 | MyNetworkTV | WUAB Lorain, OH · Full Power | 69.7 mi | ENE (59°) | High VHF RF 10 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 44 | Independent | WLMA Lima, OH · Full Power | 68.7 mi | W (264°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WQIZ-LD Ashland, OH · Low Power | 30.6 mi | ESE (106°) | UHF RF 33 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Bucyrus, OH Free TV Channels (6.7 mi from ZIP 44881 center) · Browse all Ohio cities & ZIPs.
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