You can get 19 free channels in ZIP 45861 (Continental, OH)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 45861 · 2 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 8 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: WSW (256°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing WSW (256°), 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 45861
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | NBC | WLIO Lima, OH · Full Power | 26.7 mi | SE (143°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 44 | Independent | WLMA Lima, OH · Full Power | 25.6 mi | SSE (150°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 15 | CBS | WANE-TV Fort Wayne, IN · Full Power | 39.3 mi | W (271°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 27 | PBS | WBGU-TV Bowling Green, OH · Full Power | 27.2 mi | E (82°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 33 | CW | WISE-TV Fort Wayne, IN · Full Power | 39.5 mi | W (272°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 63 | Independent | WINM Angola, IN · Full Power | 32.1 mi | NW (323°) | High VHF RF 12 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 55 | Independent | WFFT-TV Fort Wayne, IN · Full Power | 40.1 mi | W (273°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 21 | Abc, Nbc | WPTA Fort Wayne, IN · Full Power | 39.5 mi | W (272°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 39 | PBS | WFWA Fort Wayne, IN · Full Power | 39.9 mi | W (272°) | UHF RF 18 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WTLW-CD Lima, OH · Class A | 25.6 mi | SSE (150°) | UHF RF 17 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | W30FP-D Lima, OH · Low Power | 25.6 mi | SSE (150°) | UHF RF 30 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 25 | Local / LPTV | WOHL-CD Lima, OH · Class A | 26.7 mi | SE (143°) | UHF RF 15 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WPNM-CD Leipsic, OH · Class A | 27.2 mi | E (82°) | UHF RF 27 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 13 | ABC | WTVG Toledo, OH · Full Power | 66.8 mi | NE (52°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 11 | CBS | WTOL Toledo, OH · Full Power | 67.7 mi | NE (53°) | High VHF RF 11 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 24 | NBC | WNWO-TV Toledo, OH · Full Power | 68.5 mi | NE (54°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 40 | Independent | WLMB Toledo, OH · Full Power | 50.2 mi | NNE (25°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WNHO-LD Fort Wayne, IN · Low Power | 25.6 mi | WSW (249°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WLMO-LD Fort Wayne, IN · Low Power | 40.1 mi | W (272°) | Low VHF RF 2 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Continental, OH Free TV Channels (8.1 mi from ZIP 45861 center) · Browse all Ohio cities & ZIPs.
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