WEAO
Full power TV station · Akron, Ohio
WEAO is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Akron, Ohio. Its signal is estimated to reach about 238 cities and towns within 59 miles.
About WEAO
Full-power stations are the main licensed broadcasters in a market. They may run the highest power from the tallest towers and are protected from interference, so they set the core of what you can receive.
At 191 kW effective radiated power, WEAO runs more power than 45% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 295 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 26% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 52 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 59 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 238 cities and towns in our guide with about 3,280,000 residents, as far as Youngstown, OH (51 miles).
WEAO shares its transmitter site with WRLM. One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Akron, OH |
| Tower location | 41.08292, -81.63378 |
| Effective radiated power | 191 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 295 m (967 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 49421 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WEAO
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barberton, OH | 5.1 mi | 343° NNW | Strong |
| Akron, OH | 6.0 mi | 271° W | Strong |
| Cuyahoga Falls, OH | 8.5 mi | 246° WSW | Strong |
| Stow, OH | 11 mi | 242° WSW | Strong |
| Green, OH | 12 mi | 320° NW | Good |
| Medina, OH | 13 mi | 108° ESE | Good |
| Hudson, OH | 15 mi | 223° SW | Good |
| Kent, OH | 15 mi | 251° WSW | Good |
| Brunswick, OH | 15 mi | 135° SE | Good |
| North Royalton, OH | 17 mi | 163° SSE | Good |
| Strongsville, OH | 19 mi | 147° SSE | Good |
| Massillon, OH | 21 mi | 344° NNW | Good |
| Parma, OH | 23 mi | 168° SSE | Good |
| Garfield Heights, OH | 23 mi | 184° S | Good |
| Maple Heights, OH | 23 mi | 189° S | Good |
| Solon, OH | 23 mi | 205° SSW | Good |
| Canton, OH | 24 mi | 326° NW | Good |
| Wooster, OH | 25 mi | 39° NE | Good |
| North Olmsted, OH | 27 mi | 147° SSE | Good |
| Shaker Heights, OH | 27 mi | 191° S | Good |
| Lakewood, OH | 29 mi | 163° SSE | Good |
| Cleveland, OH | 29 mi | 174° S | Good |
| North Ridgeville, OH | 29 mi | 136° SE | Good |
| Westlake, OH | 30 mi | 150° SSE | Good |
| Alliance, OH | 30 mi | 293° WNW | Good |
| Cleveland Heights, OH | 30 mi | 188° S | Good |
| Glenville, OH | 31 mi | 182° S | Good |
| Elyria, OH | 32 mi | 129° SE | Good |
| Avon, OH | 33 mi | 141° SE | Good |
| Collinwood, OH | 33 mi | 186° S | Good |
| Avon Lake, OH | 36 mi | 145° SE | Good |
| Euclid, OH | 36 mi | 189° S | Good |
| Lorain, OH | 38 mi | 132° SE | Good |
| Willoughby, OH | 40 mi | 197° SSW | Good |
| Mentor, OH | 43 mi | 201° SSW | Good |
| Warren, OH | 44 mi | 256° WSW | Good |
| Austintown, OH | 45 mi | 269° W | Good |
| Boardman, OH | 51 mi | 275° W | Fair |
| Mansfield, OH | 51 mi | 64° ENE | Fair |
| Youngstown, OH | 51 mi | 269° W | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
- WVPX-TVION · 23
- WJWFox · 8
- WEWS-TVABC · 5
- WTCL-LDTelemundo · 6
- WOIOCBS · 19
- WQHS-DTUnivision · 61
- WBNX-TVCW · 55
- WKYCNBC · 3
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WEAO transmitter tower?
WEAO broadcasts from a tower at 41.0829, -81.6338, near Copley, OH. It is licensed to Akron, Ohio.
How far does WEAO broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 59 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 68 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WEAO with an antenna?
About 3,280,000 people live in the 238 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WEAO?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WEAO tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.