You can get 21 free channels in ZIP 45851 (Payne, OH)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 45851 · 1 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 10 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: WNW (285°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing WNW (285°), 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 45851
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44 | Independent | WLMA Lima, OH · Full Power | 28.8 mi | SE (130°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 15 | CBS | WANE-TV Fort Wayne, IN · Full Power | 30.4 mi | W (278°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 35 | NBC | WLIO Lima, OH · Full Power | 30.8 mi | SE (125°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 39 | PBS | WFWA Fort Wayne, IN · Full Power | 31.0 mi | W (279°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 27 | PBS | WBGU-TV Bowling Green, OH · Full Power | 37.0 mi | ENE (79°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 33 | CW | WISE-TV Fort Wayne, IN · Full Power | 30.7 mi | W (279°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 63 | Independent | WINM Angola, IN · Full Power | 30.9 mi | NNW (340°) | High VHF RF 12 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 55 | Independent | WFFT-TV Fort Wayne, IN · Full Power | 31.3 mi | W (280°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WNHO-LD Fort Wayne, IN · Low Power | 15.7 mi | WSW (250°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 21 | Abc, Nbc | WPTA Fort Wayne, IN · Full Power | 30.7 mi | W (279°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WOHW-LD Lima, OH · Low Power | 11.1 mi | S (176°) | UHF RF 26 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WTLW-CD Lima, OH · Class A | 28.8 mi | SE (130°) | UHF RF 17 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 25 | Local / LPTV | WOHL-CD Lima, OH · Class A | 30.8 mi | SE (125°) | UHF RF 15 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WLMO-LD Fort Wayne, IN · Low Power | 31.3 mi | W (280°) | Low VHF RF 2 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 11 | CBS | WTOL Toledo, OH · Full Power | 77.3 mi | NE (55°) | High VHF RF 11 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WODP-LD Toledo, OH · Low Power | 28.6 mi | W (279°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WFWC-CD Fort Wayne, IN · Class A | 28.6 mi | W (279°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WCUH-LD Fort Wayne, IN · Low Power | 28.6 mi | W (279°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W25FH-D Fort Wayne, IN · Low Power | 28.6 mi | W (279°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W30FP-D Lima, OH · Low Power | 28.8 mi | SE (130°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W17EX-D Fort Wayne, IN · Translator | 31.0 mi | W (279°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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