You can get 16 free channels in ZIP 45638 (Ironton, OH)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 45638 · 6 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
6 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: ESE (108°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing ESE (108°), 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 45638
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | CBS | WOWK-TV Huntington, WV · Full Power | 25.3 mi | E (98°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 3 | NBC | WSAZ-TV Huntington, WV · Full Power | 24.7 mi | E (97°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 25 | PBS | WKAS Ashland, KY · Full Power | 7.0 mi | SSE (157°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 33 | PBS | WVPB-TV Huntington, WV · Full Power | 25.8 mi | E (99°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 30 | CW | WQCW Portsmouth, OH · Full Power | 24.7 mi | E (97°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 61 | Independent | WTSF Ashland, KY · Full Power | 17.4 mi | ESE (123°) | High VHF RF 13 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 8 | ABC | WCHS-TV Charleston, WV · Full Power | 42.8 mi | ESE (104°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 11 | FOX | WVAH-TV Charleston, WV · Full Power | 42.8 mi | ESE (104°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 29 | ION | WLPX-TV Charleston, WV · Full Power | 25.3 mi | E (98°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W19FT-D Huntington, WV · Low Power | 17.4 mi | ESE (123°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W26EW-D Huntington, WV · Low Power | 17.4 mi | ESE (123°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WHWV-LD Huntington, WV · Low Power | 22.7 mi | ESE (118°) | UHF RF 21 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 38 | PBS | WKMR Morehead, KY · Full Power | 47.5 mi | WSW (237°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 20 | PBS | WOUB-TV Athens, OH · Full Power | 59.5 mi | NNE (28°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WTZP-LD Portsmouth, OH · Low Power | 21.2 mi | WNW (303°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 65 | Religious | WLJC-TV Beattyville, KY · Full Power | 84.8 mi | SW (220°) | High VHF RF 7 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Ironton, OH Free TV Channels (1.6 mi from ZIP 45638 center) · Browse all Ohio cities & ZIPs.
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