You can get 15 free channels in ZIP 45642 (Piketon, OH)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 45642 · 0 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: S (173°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing S (173°), 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 45642
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| – | Local / LPTV | WTZP-LD Portsmouth, OH · Low Power | 22.6 mi | S (173°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 13 | CBS | WOWK-TV Huntington, WV · Full Power | 58.9 mi | SE (129°) | High VHF RF 10 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 3 | NBC | WSAZ-TV Huntington, WV · Full Power | 58.3 mi | SE (129°) | UHF RF 22 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 33 | PBS | WVPB-TV Huntington, WV · Full Power | 59.7 mi | SE (129°) | High VHF RF 9 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 30 | CW | WQCW Portsmouth, OH · Full Power | 58.3 mi | SE (129°) | UHF RF 15 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 6 | ABC | WSYX Columbus, OH · Full Power | 61.5 mi | N (2°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 8 | ABC | WCHS-TV Charleston, WV · Full Power | 76.1 mi | SE (125°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 10 | CBS | WBNS-TV Columbus, OH · Full Power | 63.9 mi | N (1°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 4 | NBC | WCMH-TV Columbus, OH · Full Power | 63.9 mi | N (1°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 28 | FOX | WTTE Columbus, OH · Full Power | 61.5 mi | N (2°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 11 | FOX | WVAH-TV Charleston, WV · Full Power | 76.1 mi | SE (125°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 25 | PBS | WKAS Ashland, KY · Full Power | 46.7 mi | SSE (150°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 20 | PBS | WOUB-TV Athens, OH · Full Power | 51.8 mi | ENE (69°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 53 | CW | WWHO Chillicothe, OH · Full Power | 61.5 mi | N (2°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 61 | Independent | WTSF Ashland, KY · Full Power | 55.8 mi | SE (141°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Piketon, OH Free TV Channels (3.3 mi from ZIP 45642 center) · Browse all Ohio cities & ZIPs.
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