You can get 21 free channels in ZIP 45897 (Arlington, OH)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 45897 · 3 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 4 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: W (281°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing W (281°), 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 45897
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 | 24.7 mi | W (260°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 27 | PBS | WBGU-TV Bowling Green, OH · Full Power | 24.2 mi | NNW (327°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 44 | Independent | WLMA Lima, OH · Full Power | 28.1 mi | W (259°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WFND-LD Findlay, OH · Low Power | 18.7 mi | N (1°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 13 | ABC | WTVG Toledo, OH · Full Power | 59.5 mi | NNE (12°) | High VHF RF 13 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 11 | CBS | WTOL Toledo, OH · Full Power | 59.2 mi | NNE (14°) | High VHF RF 11 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WPNM-CD Leipsic, OH · Class A | 24.2 mi | NNW (327°) | UHF RF 27 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 25 | Local / LPTV | WOHL-CD Lima, OH · Class A | 24.7 mi | W (260°) | UHF RF 15 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WTLW-CD Lima, OH · Class A | 28.1 mi | W (259°) | UHF RF 17 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 52 | TBN | WGGN-TV Sandusky, OH · Full Power | 64.9 mi | ENE (75°) | Low VHF RF 3 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 10 | CBS | WBNS-TV Columbus, OH · Full Power | 68.6 mi | SSE (151°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 24 | NBC | WNWO-TV Toledo, OH · Full Power | 59.2 mi | NNE (15°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 4 | NBC | WCMH-TV Columbus, OH · Full Power | 68.6 mi | SSE (151°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 36 | FOX | WUPW Toledo, OH · Full Power | 57.3 mi | N (11°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 28 | FOX | WTTE Columbus, OH · Full Power | 70.9 mi | SSE (152°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 30 | PBS | WGTE-TV Toledo, OH · Full Power | 57.6 mi | NNE (12°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 34 | PBS | WOSU-TV Columbus, OH · Full Power | 60.9 mi | SE (141°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 53 | CW | WWHO Chillicothe, OH · Full Power | 70.9 mi | SSE (152°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 68 | Independent | WMFD-TV Mansfield, OH · Full Power | 54.6 mi | E (95°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W30FP-D Lima, OH · Low Power | 28.1 mi | W (259°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WXCB-CD Delaware, OH · Class A | 31.8 mi | ESE (120°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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