You can get 20 free channels in ZIP 45831 (Continental, OH)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 45831 · 3 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 6 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: SE (137°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SE (137°), 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 45831
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 | 24.4 mi | SSE (163°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 27 | PBS | WBGU-TV Bowling Green, OH · Full Power | 18.2 mi | E (85°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 44 | Independent | WLMA Lima, OH · Full Power | 24.5 mi | S (171°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 63 | Independent | WINM Angola, IN · Full Power | 36.9 mi | NW (310°) | High VHF RF 12 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WPNM-CD Leipsic, OH · Class A | 18.2 mi | E (85°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 25 | Local / LPTV | WOHL-CD Lima, OH · Class A | 24.4 mi | SSE (163°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 13 | ABC | WTVG Toledo, OH · Full Power | 58.7 mi | NE (48°) | High VHF RF 13 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 15 | CBS | WANE-TV Fort Wayne, IN · Full Power | 48.2 mi | W (269°) | UHF RF 32 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 11 | CBS | WTOL Toledo, OH · Full Power | 59.6 mi | NE (49°) | High VHF RF 11 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 33 | CW | WISE-TV Fort Wayne, IN · Full Power | 48.4 mi | W (269°) | UHF RF 34 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 55 | Independent | WFFT-TV Fort Wayne, IN · Full Power | 48.9 mi | W (270°) | UHF RF 20 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WTLW-CD Lima, OH · Class A | 24.5 mi | S (171°) | UHF RF 17 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | W30FP-D Lima, OH · Low Power | 24.5 mi | S (171°) | UHF RF 30 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 21 | Abc, Nbc | WPTA Fort Wayne, IN · Full Power | 48.4 mi | W (269°) | UHF RF 24 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 24 | NBC | WNWO-TV Toledo, OH · Full Power | 60.3 mi | NE (50°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 36 | FOX | WUPW Toledo, OH · Full Power | 56.3 mi | NE (48°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 39 | PBS | WFWA Fort Wayne, IN · Full Power | 48.7 mi | W (270°) | UHF RF 18 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 30 | PBS | WGTE-TV Toledo, OH · Full Power | 56.8 mi | NE (48°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 40 | Independent | WLMB Toledo, OH · Full Power | 45.3 mi | NNE (16°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WFND-LD Findlay, OH · Low Power | 31.6 mi | E (90°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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