You can get 20 free channels in ZIP 45716 (Nelsonville, OH)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 45716 · 1 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 3 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: E (100°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing E (100°), 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 45716
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | PBS | WOUB-TV Athens, OH · Full Power | 10.4 mi | S (170°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 18 | NBC | WHIZ-TV Zanesville, OH · Full Power | 33.8 mi | NNE (18°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 15 | NBC | WTAP-TV Parkersburg, WV · Full Power | 33.9 mi | ESE (103°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 6 | ABC | WSYX Columbus, OH · Full Power | 55.3 mi | NW (307°) | UHF RF 28 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 10 | CBS | WBNS-TV Columbus, OH · Full Power | 56.9 mi | NW (308°) | UHF RF 21 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 13 | CBS | WOWK-TV Huntington, WV · Full Power | 66.1 mi | S (181°) | High VHF RF 10 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 4 | NBC | WCMH-TV Columbus, OH · Full Power | 56.9 mi | NW (308°) | UHF RF 14 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 28 | FOX | WTTE Columbus, OH · Full Power | 55.3 mi | NW (307°) | UHF RF 27 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 44 | PBS | WOUC-TV Cambridge, OH · Full Power | 64.4 mi | NE (47°) | Low VHF RF 6 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 53 | CW | WWHO Chillicothe, OH · Full Power | 55.3 mi | NW (307°) | UHF RF 23 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 8 | ABC | WCHS-TV Charleston, WV · Full Power | 74.5 mi | SSE (168°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 3 | NBC | WSAZ-TV Huntington, WV · Full Power | 65.9 mi | S (182°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 11 | FOX | WVAH-TV Charleston, WV · Full Power | 74.5 mi | SSE (168°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 34 | PBS | WOSU-TV Columbus, OH · Full Power | 62.1 mi | NW (321°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 33 | PBS | WVPB-TV Huntington, WV · Full Power | 66.9 mi | S (181°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 30 | CW | WQCW Portsmouth, OH · Full Power | 65.9 mi | S (182°) | UHF RF 15 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 29 | ION | WLPX-TV Charleston, WV · Full Power | 66.1 mi | S (181°) | UHF RF 18 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WOVA-CD Parkersburg, WV · Class A | 33.9 mi | ESE (103°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WIYE-LD Parkersburg, WV · Low Power | 33.9 mi | ESE (103°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W36FR-D Parkersburg, WV · Low Power | 33.9 mi | ESE (103°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Nelsonville, OH Free TV Channels (2.0 mi from ZIP 45716 center) · Browse all Ohio cities & ZIPs.
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