You can get 19 free channels in ZIP 43836 (West Lafayette, OH)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 43836 · 1 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 (163°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SSE (163°), 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 43836
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 | PBS | WOUC-TV Cambridge, OH · Full Power | 24.1 mi | ESE (109°) | Low VHF RF 6 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 18 | NBC | WHIZ-TV Zanesville, OH · Full Power | 24.0 mi | SW (216°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 7 | CBS | WTRF-TV Wheeling, WV · Full Power | 52.1 mi | E (101°) | High VHF RF 7 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 9 | NBC | WTOV-TV Steubenville, OH · Full Power | 58.6 mi | E (81°) | High VHF RF 9 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 33 | ABC | WYTV Youngstown, OH · Full Power | 81.2 mi | NE (44°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 10 | CBS | WBNS-TV Columbus, OH · Full Power | 71.1 mi | WSW (257°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 27 | CBS | WKBN-TV Youngstown, OH · Full Power | 81.2 mi | NE (44°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 28 | FOX | WTTE Columbus, OH · Full Power | 71.4 mi | WSW (255°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 49 | PBS | WEAO Akron, OH · Full Power | 60.6 mi | N (4°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 34 | PBS | WOSU-TV Columbus, OH · Full Power | 63.7 mi | W (267°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 45 | PBS | WNEO Alliance, OH · Full Power | 64.2 mi | NE (41°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 53 | CW | WWHO Chillicothe, OH · Full Power | 71.4 mi | WSW (255°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 23 | ION | WVPX-TV Akron, OH · Full Power | 58.9 mi | N (6°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 17 | ION | WDLI-TV Canton, OH · Full Power | 58.9 mi | N (6°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 67 | Independent | WRLM Canton, OH · Full Power | 60.6 mi | N (4°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 68 | Independent | WMFD-TV Mansfield, OH · Full Power | 60.9 mi | NW (309°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W20DY-D Cadiz, OH · Low Power | 28.5 mi | ESE (111°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W28FC-D Cadiz, OH · Low Power | 28.5 mi | ESE (111°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 52 | TBN | WGGN-TV Sandusky, OH · Full Power | 71.1 mi | NNW (328°) | Low VHF RF 3 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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