You can get 14 free channels in ZIP 45686 (Wellston, OH)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 45686 · 1 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 9 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 (158°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SSE (158°), 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 45686
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | PBS | WOUB-TV Athens, OH · Full Power | 24.1 mi | NNE (29°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 8 | ABC | WCHS-TV Charleston, WV · Full Power | 48.5 mi | SSE (149°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 13 | CBS | WOWK-TV Huntington, WV · Full Power | 35.8 mi | SSE (166°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 3 | NBC | WSAZ-TV Huntington, WV · Full Power | 35.4 mi | SSE (167°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 11 | FOX | WVAH-TV Charleston, WV · Full Power | 48.5 mi | SSE (149°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 33 | PBS | WVPB-TV Huntington, WV · Full Power | 36.7 mi | SSE (166°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 30 | CW | WQCW Portsmouth, OH · Full Power | 35.4 mi | SSE (167°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 29 | ION | WLPX-TV Charleston, WV · Full Power | 35.8 mi | SSE (166°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 61 | Independent | WTSF Ashland, KY · Full Power | 40.8 mi | S (183°) | High VHF RF 13 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 10 | CBS | WBNS-TV Columbus, OH · Full Power | 75.2 mi | NNW (332°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 15 | NBC | WTAP-TV Parkersburg, WV · Full Power | 49.0 mi | ENE (61°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 28 | FOX | WTTE Columbus, OH · Full Power | 73.0 mi | NNW (332°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 25 | PBS | WKAS Ashland, KY · Full Power | 40.2 mi | SSW (200°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 53 | CW | WWHO Chillicothe, OH · Full Power | 73.0 mi | NNW (332°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Wellston, OH Free TV Channels (11.8 mi from ZIP 45686 center) · Browse all Ohio cities & ZIPs.
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