WOUB-TV
Full power TV station · Athens, Ohio
WOUB-TV is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Athens, Ohio. Its signal is estimated to reach about 90 cities and towns within 57 miles.
About WOUB-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 278 kW effective radiated power, WOUB-TV runs more power than 50% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 246 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 16% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 48 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 57 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 90 cities and towns in our guide with about 516,000 residents, as far as Reynoldsburg, OH (57 miles).
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Athens, OH |
| Tower location | 39.31444, -82.14972 |
| Effective radiated power | 278 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 246 m (805 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 50147 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WOUB-TV
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athens, OH | 2.8 mi | 248° WSW | Strong |
| The Plains, OH | 3.9 mi | 194° SSW | Strong |
| Nelsonville, OH | 11 mi | 156° SSE | Strong |
| Logan, OH | 21 mi | 139° SE | Good |
| Wellston, OH | 24 mi | 57° ENE | Good |
| New Lexington, OH | 28 mi | 174° S | Good |
| Blennerhassett, WV | 28 mi | 277° W | Good |
| Geneva, OH | 28 mi | 148° SSE | Good |
| Belpre, OH | 31 mi | 275° W | Good |
| Parkersburg, WV | 32 mi | 276° W | Good |
| Jackson, OH | 32 mi | 55° NE | Good |
| Vienna, WV | 32 mi | 269° W | Good |
| Point Pleasant, WV | 32 mi | 359° N | Good |
| Ravenswood, WV | 33 mi | 321° NW | Good |
| Gallipolis, OH | 35 mi | 5° N | Good |
| Lancaster, OH | 37 mi | 139° SE | Good |
| Devola, OH | 37 mi | 253° WSW | Good |
| Marietta, OH | 38 mi | 260° W | Good |
| Williamstown, WV | 38 mi | 261° W | Good |
| Ripley, WV | 42 mi | 326° NW | Good |
| Baltimore, OH | 44 mi | 147° SSE | Good |
| Zanesville, OH | 44 mi | 190° S | Good |
| Chillicothe, OH | 45 mi | 91° E | Good |
| Buckeye Lake, OH | 46 mi | 158° SSE | Good |
| North Zanesville, OH | 47 mi | 190° S | Good |
| Waverly, OH | 47 mi | 74° ENE | Good |
| Circleville, OH | 47 mi | 115° ESE | Good |
| Canal Winchester, OH | 50 mi | 136° SE | Fair |
| Pickerington, OH | 51 mi | 141° SE | Fair |
| Ashville, OH | 51 mi | 123° ESE | Fair |
| Heath, OH | 51 mi | 162° SSE | Fair |
| Newark, OH | 53 mi | 165° SSE | Fair |
| Lucasville, OH | 54 mi | 56° NE | Fair |
| Pataskala, OH | 55 mi | 149° SSE | Fair |
| Groveport, OH | 55 mi | 135° SE | Fair |
| Wheelersburg, OH | 55 mi | 43° NE | Fair |
| Granville, OH | 56 mi | 159° SSE | Fair |
| Beechwood Trails, OH | 56 mi | 151° SSE | Fair |
| Blacklick Estates, OH | 56 mi | 137° SE | Fair |
| Reynoldsburg, OH | 57 mi | 141° SE | Fair |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the WOUB-TV transmitter tower?
WOUB-TV broadcasts from a tower at 39.3144, -82.1497, near Athens, OH. It is licensed to Athens, Ohio.
How far does WOUB-TV broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 57 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 65 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WOUB-TV with an antenna?
About 516,000 people live in the 90 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WOUB-TV?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WOUB-TV tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.