You can get 12 free channels in ZIP 45684 (Portsmouth, OH)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 45684 · 0 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 3 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: SSE (150°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SSE (150°), 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 45684
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | CBS | WOWK-TV Huntington, WV · Full Power | 54.0 mi | E (100°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 38 | PBS | WKMR Morehead, KY · Full Power | 34.8 mi | SSW (200°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WTZP-LD Portsmouth, OH · Low Power | 11.3 mi | ENE (64°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 3 | NBC | WSAZ-TV Huntington, WV · Full Power | 53.4 mi | E (100°) | UHF RF 22 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 25 | PBS | WKAS Ashland, KY · Full Power | 33.5 mi | ESE (113°) | UHF RF 36 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 33 | PBS | WVPB-TV Huntington, WV · Full Power | 54.6 mi | E (101°) | High VHF RF 9 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 30 | CW | WQCW Portsmouth, OH · Full Power | 53.4 mi | E (100°) | UHF RF 15 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 61 | Independent | WTSF Ashland, KY · Full Power | 45.5 mi | ESE (110°) | High VHF RF 13 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 8 | ABC | WCHS-TV Charleston, WV · Full Power | 71.6 mi | ESE (103°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 11 | FOX | WVAH-TV Charleston, WV · Full Power | 71.6 mi | ESE (103°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 29 | ION | WLPX-TV Charleston, WV · Full Power | 54.0 mi | E (100°) | UHF RF 18 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 65 | Religious | WLJC-TV Beattyville, KY · Full Power | 76.4 mi | SSW (200°) | High VHF RF 7 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Portsmouth, OH Free TV Channels (14.8 mi from ZIP 45684 center) · Browse all Ohio cities & ZIPs.
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