You can get 19 free channels in ZIP 45809 (Elida, OH)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 45809 · 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: SSE (148°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SSE (148°), 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 45809
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | NBC | WLIO Lima, OH · Full Power | 5.8 mi | SE (144°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 27 | PBS | WBGU-TV Bowling Green, OH · Full Power | 24.9 mi | NE (36°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 44 | Independent | WLMA Lima, OH · Full Power | 5.5 mi | S (179°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WTLW-CD Lima, OH · Class A | 5.5 mi | S (179°) | UHF RF 17 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | W30FP-D Lima, OH · Low Power | 5.5 mi | S (179°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 25 | Local / LPTV | WOHL-CD Lima, OH · Class A | 5.8 mi | SE (144°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WPNM-CD Leipsic, OH · Class A | 24.9 mi | NE (36°) | UHF RF 27 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 13 | ABC | WTVG Toledo, OH · Full Power | 70.5 mi | NE (34°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 15 | CBS | WANE-TV Fort Wayne, IN · Full Power | 54.7 mi | WNW (289°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 11 | CBS | WTOL Toledo, OH · Full Power | 71.0 mi | NE (36°) | High VHF RF 11 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 7 | CBS | WHIO-TV Dayton, OH · Full Power | 76.7 mi | S (183°) | UHF RF 33 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 24 | NBC | WNWO-TV Toledo, OH · Full Power | 71.4 mi | NE (37°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 45 | FOX | WRGT-TV Dayton, OH · Full Power | 77.4 mi | S (183°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 39 | PBS | WFWA Fort Wayne, IN · Full Power | 55.5 mi | WNW (289°) | UHF RF 18 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 33 | CW | WISE-TV Fort Wayne, IN · Full Power | 55.1 mi | WNW (289°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 63 | Independent | WINM Angola, IN · Full Power | 53.1 mi | NW (323°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 55 | Independent | WFFT-TV Fort Wayne, IN · Full Power | 55.8 mi | WNW (290°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W25FI-D Maplewood, OH · Translator | 26.5 mi | SW (221°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 21 | Abc, Nbc | WPTA Fort Wayne, IN · Full Power | 55.1 mi | WNW (289°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Elida, OH Free TV Channels (3.9 mi from ZIP 45809 center) · Browse all Ohio cities & ZIPs.
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