WHIZ-TV (Fox) · Channel 18.2
Full power TV station · Zanesville, Ohio
WHIZ-TV is a full power over-the-air TV station affiliated with Fox on virtual channel 18.2, licensed to Zanesville, Ohio. Its signal is estimated to reach about 95 cities and towns within 52 miles.
About WHIZ-TV
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 500 kW effective radiated power, WHIZ-TV runs more power than 60% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 168 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 6% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 41 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 52 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 95 cities and towns in our guide with about 664,000 residents, as far as Westerville, OH (52 miles).
The nearest other Fox station in our data is WTOV-TV in Steubenville, OH, 78 miles away. Viewers between the two can sometimes receive both.
Fox is one of the four big commercial broadcast networks, known for its sports lineup including NFL, MLB and college football. Many Fox affiliates also produce local news.
Station facts
| Network | Fox |
| Virtual channel | 18.2 |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Zanesville, OH |
| Tower location | 39.92833, -81.98528 |
| Effective radiated power | 500 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 168 m (551 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 61216 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WHIZ-TV
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zanesville, OH | 1.7 mi | 119° ESE | Strong |
| New Lexington, OH | 19 mi | 39° NE | Good |
| Cambridge, OH | 22 mi | 251° WSW | Good |
| Newark, OH | 24 mi | 112° ESE | Good |
| Coshocton, OH | 25 mi | 196° SSW | Good |
| Heath, OH | 25 mi | 105° ESE | Good |
| Granville, OH | 30 mi | 109° ESE | Good |
| Geneva, OH | 30 mi | 52° NE | Good |
| Newcomerstown, OH | 31 mi | 220° SW | Good |
| Logan, OH | 35 mi | 40° NE | Good |
| Nelsonville, OH | 35 mi | 22° NNE | Good |
| Lancaster, OH | 36 mi | 65° ENE | Good |
| Pataskala, OH | 37 mi | 97° E | Good |
| Johnstown, OH | 40 mi | 113° ESE | Good |
| Apple Valley, OH | 40 mi | 151° SSE | Good |
| Pickerington, OH | 41 mi | 85° E | Good |
| Mount Vernon, OH | 42 mi | 140° SE | Good |
| Athens, OH | 42 mi | 8° N | Good |
| Barnesville, OH | 43 mi | 265° W | Good |
| Millersburg, OH | 43 mi | 185° S | Good |
| Canal Winchester, OH | 44 mi | 82° E | Good |
| Reynoldsburg, OH | 44 mi | 92° E | Good |
| New Albany, OH | 45 mi | 103° ESE | Fair |
| Marietta, OH | 45 mi | 322° NW | Fair |
| Uhrichsville, OH | 47 mi | 227° SW | Fair |
| Blacklick Estates, OH | 47 mi | 88° E | Fair |
| Vienna, WV | 48 mi | 331° NNW | Fair |
| Groveport, OH | 48 mi | 86° E | Fair |
| Gahanna, OH | 48 mi | 97° E | Fair |
| Whitehall, OH | 48 mi | 93° E | Fair |
| New Philadelphia, OH | 48 mi | 216° SW | Fair |
| Dover, OH | 49 mi | 214° SSW | Fair |
| Blennerhassett, WV | 50 mi | 338° NNW | Fair |
| Belpre, OH | 50 mi | 334° NNW | Fair |
| Huber Ridge, OH | 51 mi | 102° ESE | Fair |
| Bexley, OH | 51 mi | 93° E | Fair |
| Parkersburg, WV | 51 mi | 334° NNW | Fair |
| Sunbury, OH | 51 mi | 115° ESE | Fair |
| Obetz, OH | 51 mi | 86° E | Fair |
| Westerville, OH | 52 mi | 105° ESE | Fair |
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WHIZ-TV transmitter tower?
WHIZ-TV broadcasts from a tower at 39.9283, -81.9853, near Zanesville, OH. It is licensed to Zanesville, Ohio.
What channel is WHIZ-TV on?
WHIZ-TV appears as virtual channel 18.2 (18.2.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying Fox.
How far does WHIZ-TV broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 52 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 61 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WHIZ-TV with an antenna?
About 664,000 people live in the 95 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WHIZ-TV?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WHIZ-TV tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.