You can get 23 free channels in ZIP 45701 (Athens, OH)

Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 45701 · 1 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.

23Total Stations

1Strong (Indoor OK)

NMain Tower Dir.

Major Broadcast Networks Nearby

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Recommended Setup for This Area

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.

📡 VHF Alert: 1 local station here broadcast on VHF (RF 2–13). Pick an antenna with VHF rods/elements—not a UHF-only flat square. Why this matters.

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🧭 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 (358°)

Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing N (358°), 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 45701

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.

Quick Filter:

Channel	Network	Station	Distance	Point Antenna	Band / RF Ch.	Estimated Signal
20	PBS	WOUB-TV Athens, OH · Full Power	4.1 mi	W (273°)	UHF RF 32	● Strong — Indoor OK
15	NBC	WTAP-TV Parkersburg, WV · Full Power	27.3 mi	E (84°)	UHF RF 35	● Moderate — Window / High Indoor
8	ABC	WCHS-TV Charleston, WV · Full Power	63.1 mi	S (172°)	UHF RF 29	▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic
13	CBS	WOWK-TV Huntington, WV · Full Power	56.1 mi	S (188°)	High VHF RF 10	▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic
18	NBC	WHIZ-TV Zanesville, OH · Full Power	42.9 mi	N (6°)	UHF RF 30	▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic
3	NBC	WSAZ-TV Huntington, WV · Full Power	55.9 mi	S (188°)	UHF RF 22	▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic
11	FOX	WVAH-TV Charleston, WV · Full Power	63.1 mi	S (172°)	UHF RF 24	▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic
33	PBS	WVPB-TV Huntington, WV · Full Power	56.8 mi	S (187°)	High VHF RF 9	▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic
30	CW	WQCW Portsmouth, OH · Full Power	55.9 mi	S (188°)	UHF RF 15	▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic
29	ION	WLPX-TV Charleston, WV · Full Power	56.1 mi	S (188°)	UHF RF 18	▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic
–	Local / LPTV	WOVA-CD Parkersburg, WV · Class A	27.3 mi	E (84°)	UHF RF 20	▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic
–	Local / LPTV	WIYE-LD Parkersburg, WV · Low Power	27.3 mi	E (84°)	UHF RF 26	▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic
–	Local / LPTV	W36FR-D Parkersburg, WV · Low Power	27.3 mi	E (84°)	UHF RF 36	▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic
6	ABC	WSYX Columbus, OH · Full Power	66.4 mi	NW (311°)	UHF RF 28	○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor
10	CBS	WBNS-TV Columbus, OH · Full Power	68.2 mi	NW (312°)	UHF RF 21	○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor
4	NBC	WCMH-TV Columbus, OH · Full Power	68.2 mi	NW (312°)	UHF RF 14	○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor
28	FOX	WTTE Columbus, OH · Full Power	66.4 mi	NW (311°)	UHF RF 27	○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor
44	PBS	WOUC-TV Cambridge, OH · Full Power	68.2 mi	NE (38°)	Low VHF RF 6	○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor
34	PBS	WOSU-TV Columbus, OH · Full Power	73.9 mi	NW (323°)	UHF RF 16	○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor
53	CW	WWHO Chillicothe, OH · Full Power	66.4 mi	NW (311°)	UHF RF 23	○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor
61	Independent	WTSF Ashland, KY · Full Power	64.1 mi	SSW (196°)	High VHF RF 13	○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor
–	Local / LPTV	WVMY-LD Parkersburg, WV · Low Power	30.8 mi	E (86°)	High VHF RF 8	○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor
–	Local / LPTV	W34FE-D Parkersburg, WV · Low Power	35.4 mi	E (97°)	UHF RF 34	○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor

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