WKBN-TV (Fox) · Channel 27.2
Full power TV station · Youngstown, Ohio
WKBN-TV is a full power over-the-air TV station affiliated with Fox on virtual channel 27.2, licensed to Youngstown, Ohio. Its signal is estimated to reach about 441 cities and towns within 72 miles.
About WKBN-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 703 kW effective radiated power, WKBN-TV runs more power than 69% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 437 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 62% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 61 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 72 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 441 cities and towns in our guide with about 4,490,000 residents, as far as Westlake, OH (72 miles).
WKBN-TV shares its transmitter site with WYTV (ABC) and WYFX-LD (Fox). One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
The nearest other Fox station in our data is WTOV-TV in Steubenville, OH, 49 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 | 27.2 |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Youngstown, OH |
| Tower location | 41.05650, -80.64528 |
| Effective radiated power | 703 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 437 m (1,434 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 73153 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WKBN-TV
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boardman, OH | 2.4 mi | 22° NNE | Strong |
| Youngstown, OH | 3.0 mi | 176° S | Strong |
| Austintown, OH | 7.0 mi | 117° ESE | Strong |
| Warren, OH | 15 mi | 144° SE | Strong |
| Kent, OH | 38 mi | 100° E | Good |
| Cranberry Township, PA | 38 mi | 313° NW | Good |
| Stow, OH | 42 mi | 99° E | Good |
| Canton, OH | 42 mi | 65° ENE | Good |
| Cuyahoga Falls, OH | 44 mi | 97° E | Good |
| Green, OH | 44 mi | 80° E | Good |
| Akron, OH | 46 mi | 92° E | Good |
| Solon, OH | 47 mi | 119° ESE | Good |
| Massillon, OH | 49 mi | 68° ENE | Good |
| Barberton, OH | 50 mi | 86° E | Good |
| Maple Heights, OH | 54 mi | 117° ESE | Good |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 54 mi | 322° NW | Good |
| Shaker Heights, OH | 55 mi | 122° ESE | Good |
| Mentor, OH | 55 mi | 139° SE | Good |
| Garfield Heights, OH | 56 mi | 116° ESE | Good |
| Willoughby, OH | 56 mi | 135° SE | Good |
| Penn Hills, PA | 57 mi | 313° NW | Good |
| Cleveland Heights, OH | 57 mi | 124° SE | Good |
| Mount Lebanon, PA | 58 mi | 327° NNW | Good |
| North Royalton, OH | 59 mi | 107° ESE | Good |
| Euclid, OH | 59 mi | 129° SE | Good |
| Collinwood, OH | 59 mi | 126° SE | Good |
| Bethel Park, PA | 60 mi | 328° NNW | Good |
| Glenville, OH | 60 mi | 123° ESE | Good |
| Plum, PA | 61 mi | 310° NW | Good |
| Parma, OH | 61 mi | 113° ESE | Good |
| Cleveland, OH | 63 mi | 119° ESE | Good |
| Monroeville, PA | 63 mi | 315° NW | Good |
| Brunswick, OH | 64 mi | 101° E | Fair |
| Medina, OH | 64 mi | 95° E | Fair |
| Strongsville, OH | 64 mi | 106° ESE | Fair |
| Lakewood, OH | 67 mi | 116° ESE | Fair |
| Wheeling, WV | 69 mi | 3° N | Fair |
| Wooster, OH | 70 mi | 75° ENE | Fair |
| North Olmsted, OH | 71 mi | 110° ESE | Fair |
| Westlake, OH | 72 mi | 112° ESE | Fair |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the WKBN-TV transmitter tower?
WKBN-TV broadcasts from a tower at 41.0565, -80.6453, near Struthers, OH. It is licensed to Youngstown, Ohio.
What channel is WKBN-TV on?
WKBN-TV appears as virtual channel 27.2 (27.2.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying Fox.
How far does WKBN-TV broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 72 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 80 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WKBN-TV with an antenna?
About 4,490,000 people live in the 441 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WKBN-TV?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WKBN-TV tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.