You can get 19 free channels in ZIP 43144 (Nelsonville, OH)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 43144 · 1 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 3 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: ESE (105°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing ESE (105°), 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 43144
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 | 15.1 mi | S (171°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 18 | NBC | WHIZ-TV Zanesville, OH · Full Power | 29.7 mi | NNE (22°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 15 | NBC | WTAP-TV Parkersburg, WV · Full Power | 35.8 mi | ESE (110°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 6 | ABC | WSYX Columbus, OH · Full Power | 52.1 mi | WNW (303°) | UHF RF 28 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 10 | CBS | WBNS-TV Columbus, OH · Full Power | 53.7 mi | NW (305°) | UHF RF 21 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 4 | NBC | WCMH-TV Columbus, OH · Full Power | 53.7 mi | NW (305°) | UHF RF 14 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 28 | FOX | WTTE Columbus, OH · Full Power | 52.1 mi | WNW (303°) | UHF RF 27 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 34 | PBS | WOSU-TV Columbus, OH · Full Power | 58.2 mi | NW (319°) | UHF RF 16 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 44 | PBS | WOUC-TV Cambridge, OH · Full Power | 61.9 mi | NE (51°) | Low VHF RF 6 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 53 | CW | WWHO Chillicothe, OH · Full Power | 52.1 mi | WNW (303°) | UHF RF 23 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 8 | ABC | WCHS-TV Charleston, WV · Full Power | 79.1 mi | SSE (169°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 13 | CBS | WOWK-TV Huntington, WV · Full Power | 70.8 mi | S (181°) | High VHF RF 10 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 3 | NBC | WSAZ-TV Huntington, WV · Full Power | 70.5 mi | S (181°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 11 | FOX | WVAH-TV Charleston, WV · Full Power | 79.1 mi | SSE (169°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 30 | CW | WQCW Portsmouth, OH · Full Power | 70.5 mi | S (181°) | UHF RF 15 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 29 | ION | WLPX-TV Charleston, WV · Full Power | 70.8 mi | S (181°) | UHF RF 18 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WOVA-CD Parkersburg, WV · Class A | 35.8 mi | ESE (110°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WIYE-LD Parkersburg, WV · Low Power | 35.8 mi | ESE (110°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W36FR-D Parkersburg, WV · Low Power | 35.8 mi | ESE (110°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Nelsonville, OH Free TV Channels (5.0 mi from ZIP 43144 center) · Browse all Ohio cities & ZIPs.
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