You can get 22 free channels in ZIP 44856 (Galion, OH)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 44856 · 2 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: SE (142°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SE (142°), 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 44856
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68 | Independent | WMFD-TV Mansfield, OH · Full Power | 12.7 mi | E (99°) | High VHF RF 12 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 52 | TBN | WGGN-TV Sandusky, OH · Full Power | 28.7 mi | NE (47°) | Low VHF RF 3 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 34 | PBS | WOSU-TV Columbus, OH · Full Power | 44.0 mi | S (185°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WXCB-CD Delaware, OH · Class A | 19.0 mi | SW (229°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 10 | CBS | WBNS-TV Columbus, OH · Full Power | 57.6 mi | S (189°) | UHF RF 21 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | W18ES-D Mansfield, OH · Translator | 20.2 mi | ESE (107°) | UHF RF 18 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 6 | ABC | WSYX Columbus, OH · Full Power | 59.8 mi | S (188°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 13 | ABC | WTVG Toledo, OH · Full Power | 67.9 mi | NNW (335°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 5 | ABC | WEWS-TV Cleveland, OH · Full Power | 71.6 mi | NE (56°) | UHF RF 15 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 11 | CBS | WTOL Toledo, OH · Full Power | 66.5 mi | NNW (336°) | High VHF RF 11 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 19 | CBS | WOIO Shaker Heights, OH · Full Power | 71.7 mi | NE (55°) | High VHF RF 10 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 4 | NBC | WCMH-TV Columbus, OH · Full Power | 57.6 mi | S (189°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 24 | NBC | WNWO-TV Toledo, OH · Full Power | 65.7 mi | NNW (337°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 35 | NBC | WLIO Lima, OH · Full Power | 66.2 mi | W (269°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 3 | NBC | WKYC Cleveland, OH · Full Power | 73.3 mi | NE (56°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 28 | FOX | WTTE Columbus, OH · Full Power | 59.8 mi | S (188°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 8 | FOX | WJW Cleveland, OH · Full Power | 71.2 mi | NE (56°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 27 | PBS | WBGU-TV Bowling Green, OH · Full Power | 59.7 mi | WNW (294°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 53 | CW | WWHO Chillicothe, OH · Full Power | 59.8 mi | S (188°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 43 | MyNetworkTV | WUAB Lorain, OH · Full Power | 71.7 mi | NE (55°) | High VHF RF 10 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 44 | Independent | WLMA Lima, OH · Full Power | 69.5 mi | W (269°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WQIZ-LD Ashland, OH · Low Power | 28.5 mi | E (96°) | UHF RF 33 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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