You can get 19 free channels in ZIP 43526 (Hicksville, OH)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 43526 · 1 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 7 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: WSW (239°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing WSW (239°), 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 43526
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63 | Independent | WINM Angola, IN · Full Power | 10.5 mi | NNW (339°) | High VHF RF 12 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 15 | CBS | WANE-TV Fort Wayne, IN · Full Power | 27.8 mi | WSW (237°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 39 | PBS | WFWA Fort Wayne, IN · Full Power | 27.9 mi | WSW (239°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 33 | CW | WISE-TV Fort Wayne, IN · Full Power | 27.7 mi | WSW (239°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 55 | Independent | WFFT-TV Fort Wayne, IN · Full Power | 27.9 mi | WSW (240°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 44 | Independent | WLMA Lima, OH · Full Power | 47.5 mi | SE (143°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 21 | Abc, Nbc | WPTA Fort Wayne, IN · Full Power | 27.7 mi | WSW (239°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 35 | NBC | WLIO Lima, OH · Full Power | 48.8 mi | SE (139°) | High VHF RF 8 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 27 | PBS | WBGU-TV Bowling Green, OH · Full Power | 44.5 mi | ESE (106°) | UHF RF 22 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WODP-LD Toledo, OH · Low Power | 26.1 mi | SW (236°) | UHF RF 36 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WFWC-CD Fort Wayne, IN · Class A | 26.1 mi | SW (236°) | UHF RF 16 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | W17EX-D Fort Wayne, IN · Translator | 27.9 mi | WSW (239°) | UHF RF 17 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WLMO-LD Fort Wayne, IN · Low Power | 28.0 mi | WSW (240°) | Low VHF RF 2 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 13 | ABC | WTVG Toledo, OH · Full Power | 72.8 mi | ENE (69°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 11 | CBS | WTOL Toledo, OH · Full Power | 74.2 mi | ENE (70°) | High VHF RF 11 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 40 | Independent | WLMB Toledo, OH · Full Power | 47.5 mi | NE (51°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WNHO-LD Fort Wayne, IN · Low Power | 26.0 mi | SSW (198°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WCUH-LD Fort Wayne, IN · Low Power | 26.1 mi | SW (236°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W25FH-D Fort Wayne, IN · Low Power | 26.1 mi | SW (236°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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