You can get 21 free channels in ZIP 45766 (Albany, OH)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 45766 · 1 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 (90°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing E (90°), 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 45766
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 | 6.1 mi | E (93°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 15 | NBC | WTAP-TV Parkersburg, WV · Full Power | 37.3 mi | E (87°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 8 | ABC | WCHS-TV Charleston, WV · Full Power | 65.9 mi | SSE (163°) | UHF RF 29 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 13 | CBS | WOWK-TV Huntington, WV · Full Power | 56.3 mi | S (177°) | High VHF RF 10 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 3 | NBC | WSAZ-TV Huntington, WV · Full Power | 55.9 mi | S (178°) | UHF RF 22 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 11 | FOX | WVAH-TV Charleston, WV · Full Power | 65.9 mi | SSE (163°) | UHF RF 24 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 33 | PBS | WVPB-TV Huntington, WV · Full Power | 57.1 mi | S (177°) | High VHF RF 9 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 30 | CW | WQCW Portsmouth, OH · Full Power | 55.9 mi | S (178°) | UHF RF 15 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 53 | CW | WWHO Chillicothe, OH · Full Power | 58.8 mi | NW (317°) | UHF RF 23 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 29 | ION | WLPX-TV Charleston, WV · Full Power | 56.3 mi | S (177°) | UHF RF 18 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 6 | ABC | WSYX Columbus, OH · Full Power | 58.8 mi | NW (317°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 10 | CBS | WBNS-TV Columbus, OH · Full Power | 60.7 mi | NW (318°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 18 | NBC | WHIZ-TV Zanesville, OH · Full Power | 44.6 mi | NNE (19°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 4 | NBC | WCMH-TV Columbus, OH · Full Power | 60.7 mi | NW (318°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 28 | FOX | WTTE Columbus, OH · Full Power | 58.8 mi | NW (317°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 34 | PBS | WOSU-TV Columbus, OH · Full Power | 67.8 mi | NNW (329°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 44 | PBS | WOUC-TV Cambridge, OH · Full Power | 74.4 mi | NE (44°) | Low VHF RF 6 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 61 | Independent | WTSF Ashland, KY · Full Power | 62.6 mi | S (187°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WOVA-CD Parkersburg, WV · Class A | 37.3 mi | E (87°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WIYE-LD Parkersburg, WV · Low Power | 37.3 mi | E (87°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W36FR-D Parkersburg, WV · Low Power | 37.3 mi | E (87°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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