WOSU-TV
Full power TV station · Columbus, Ohio
WOSU-TV is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Columbus, Ohio. Its signal is estimated to reach about 151 cities and towns within 65 miles.
About WOSU-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 675 kW effective radiated power, WOSU-TV runs more power than 68% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 332 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 41% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 54 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 65 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 151 cities and towns in our guide with about 2,110,000 residents, as far as Xenia, OH (63 miles).
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Columbus, OH |
| Tower location | 40.15917, -82.92297 |
| Effective radiated power | 675 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 332 m (1,089 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 66185 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WOSU-TV
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westerville, OH | 2.3 mi | 8° N | Strong |
| Lewis Center, OH | 5.3 mi | 120° ESE | Strong |
| Worthington, OH | 6.8 mi | 48° NE | Strong |
| Powell, OH | 8.0 mi | 89° E | Strong |
| New Albany, OH | 8.1 mi | 312° NW | Strong |
| Gahanna, OH | 9.9 mi | 347° NNW | Strong |
| Dublin, OH | 11 mi | 68° ENE | Strong |
| Delaware, OH | 12 mi | 142° SE | Strong |
| Bexley, OH | 13 mi | 3° N | Strong |
| Whitehall, OH | 13 mi | 352° N | Strong |
| Upper Arlington, OH | 14 mi | 33° NNE | Strong |
| Columbus, OH | 14 mi | 16° NNE | Strong |
| Hilliard, OH | 15 mi | 55° NE | Strong |
| Reynoldsburg, OH | 15 mi | 337° NNW | Strong |
| Pataskala, OH | 17 mi | 311° NW | Strong |
| Lincoln Village, OH | 18 mi | 38° NE | Strong |
| Pickerington, OH | 21 mi | 335° NNW | Strong |
| Grove City, OH | 21 mi | 25° NNE | Strong |
| Marysville, OH | 24 mi | 103° ESE | Good |
| Heath, OH | 27 mi | 291° WNW | Good |
| Mount Vernon, OH | 28 mi | 235° SW | Good |
| Newark, OH | 28 mi | 284° WNW | Good |
| Marion, OH | 32 mi | 160° SSE | Good |
| London, OH | 34 mi | 56° NE | Good |
| Lancaster, OH | 35 mi | 331° NNW | Good |
| Circleville, OH | 39 mi | 2° N | Good |
| Galion, OH | 40 mi | 190° S | Good |
| Urbana, OH | 44 mi | 85° E | Good |
| Bucyrus, OH | 45 mi | 176° S | Good |
| Bellefontaine, OH | 46 mi | 107° ESE | Good |
| Mansfield, OH | 47 mi | 207° SSW | Good |
| Springfield, OH | 50 mi | 71° ENE | Good |
| Zanesville, OH | 50 mi | 288° WNW | Good |
| Washington Court House, OH | 51 mi | 32° NNE | Good |
| Shelby, OH | 52 mi | 195° SSW | Good |
| Coshocton, OH | 57 mi | 262° W | Good |
| Chillicothe, OH | 57 mi | 3° N | Fair |
| Ashland, OH | 58 mi | 213° SSW | Fair |
| Fairborn, OH | 63 mi | 68° ENE | Fair |
| Xenia, OH | 63 mi | 58° ENE | Fair |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the WOSU-TV transmitter tower?
WOSU-TV broadcasts from a tower at 40.1592, -82.9230, near Westerville, OH. It is licensed to Columbus, Ohio.
How far does WOSU-TV broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 65 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 74 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WOSU-TV with an antenna?
About 2,110,000 people live in the 151 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WOSU-TV?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WOSU-TV tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.