You can get 15 free channels in ZIP 43802 (Dresden, OH)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 43802 · 2 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Outdoor Rooftop Directional Antenna
Signals here are mostly distant or weak. A rooftop directional antenna (with a mast preamp) gives you the best shot at reliable HD.
🧭 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: SSE (151°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SSE (151°), 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 43802
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | NBC | WHIZ-TV Zanesville, OH · Full Power | 13.3 mi | SSW (212°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 44 | PBS | WOUC-TV Cambridge, OH · Full Power | 29.8 mi | E (90°) | Low VHF RF 6 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 7 | CBS | WTRF-TV Wheeling, WV · Full Power | 58.2 mi | E (92°) | High VHF RF 7 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 34 | PBS | WOSU-TV Columbus, OH · Full Power | 56.8 mi | W (275°) | UHF RF 16 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 6 | ABC | WSYX Columbus, OH · Full Power | 62.8 mi | W (261°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 10 | CBS | WBNS-TV Columbus, OH · Full Power | 62.8 mi | W (263°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 15 | NBC | WTAP-TV Parkersburg, WV · Full Power | 53.4 mi | SSE (163°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 4 | NBC | WCMH-TV Columbus, OH · Full Power | 62.8 mi | W (263°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 9 | NBC | WTOV-TV Steubenville, OH · Full Power | 67.3 mi | ENE (75°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 28 | FOX | WTTE Columbus, OH · Full Power | 62.8 mi | W (261°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 20 | PBS | WOUB-TV Athens, OH · Full Power | 55.9 mi | SSW (197°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 53 | CW | WWHO Chillicothe, OH · Full Power | 62.8 mi | W (261°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W20DY-D Cadiz, OH · Low Power | 33.7 mi | E (94°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W28FC-D Cadiz, OH · Low Power | 33.7 mi | E (94°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 52 | TBN | WGGN-TV Sandusky, OH · Full Power | 74.9 mi | NNW (335°) | Low VHF RF 3 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Dresden, OH Free TV Channels (8.8 mi from ZIP 43802 center) · Browse all Ohio cities & ZIPs.
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