WTLW
Full power TV station · Lima, Ohio
WTLW is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Lima, Ohio. Its signal is estimated to reach about 52 cities and towns within 42 miles.
About WTLW
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 10 kW effective radiated power, WTLW runs more power than 5% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW). Stations on VHF channels are licensed at much lower power than UHF stations to cover the same area, so a low figure does not always mean a weak signal.
Its antenna sits 209 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 10% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 45 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 42 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 52 cities and towns in our guide with about 283,000 residents, as far as Findlay, OH (34 miles).
WTLW shares its transmitter site with WTLW-CD. 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 | Lima, OH |
| Tower location | 40.76306, -84.18361 |
| Effective radiated power | 10 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 209 m (686 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 1222 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WTLW
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elida, OH | 2.1 mi | 149° SSE | Strong |
| Lima, OH | 4.3 mi | 289° WNW | Good |
| Fort Shawnee, OH | 5.8 mi | 336° NNW | Good |
| Cridersville, OH | 7.7 mi | 347° NNW | Good |
| Spencerville, OH | 9.7 mi | 67° ENE | Good |
| Delphos, OH | 10.0 mi | 124° SE | Good |
| Columbus Grove, OH | 13 mi | 212° SSW | Fair |
| Wapakoneta, OH | 13 mi | 2° N | Fair |
| Kalida, OH | 15 mi | 177° S | Fair |
| Bluffton, OH | 18 mi | 239° WSW | Fair |
| Saint Marys, OH | 19 mi | 35° NE | Fair |
| Ada, OH | 19 mi | 269° W | Fair |
| Ottawa, OH | 19 mi | 202° SSW | Fair |
| Van Wert, OH | 22 mi | 109° ESE | Fair |
| Jackson Center, OH | 24 mi | 341° NNW | Fair |
| New Bremen, OH | 25 mi | 24° NNE | Fair |
| Celina, OH | 25 mi | 54° NE | Fair |
| Leipsic, OH | 25 mi | 204° SSW | Fair |
| Anna, OH | 25 mi | 359° N | Fair |
| Minster, OH | 27 mi | 21° NNE | Fair |
| Arlington, OH | 29 mi | 252° WSW | Fair |
| Fort Loramie, OH | 30 mi | 19° NNE | Fair |
| Coldwater, OH | 30 mi | 50° NE | Fair |
| Northwood, OH | 31 mi | 310° NW | Fair |
| Kenton, OH | 31 mi | 285° WNW | Fair |
| McComb, OH | 31 mi | 221° SW | Fair |
| Sidney, OH | 33 mi | 357° N | Fair |
| Paulding, OH | 33 mi | 141° SE | Fair |
| Saint Henry, OH | 34 mi | 45° NE | Fair |
| Findlay, OH | 34 mi | 235° SW | Fair |
| Deshler, OH | 34 mi | 206° SSW | Fair |
| Forest, OH | 35 mi | 266° W | Fair |
| Bellefontaine, OH | 36 mi | 321° NW | Fair |
| Defiance, OH | 37 mi | 166° SSE | Fair |
| North Baltimore, OH | 39 mi | 222° SW | Fair |
| Decatur, IN | 39 mi | 97° E | Fair |
| Fort Recovery, OH | 39 mi | 52° NE | Fair |
| Versailles, OH | 41 mi | 23° NNE | Fair |
| Berne, IN | 41 mi | 80° E | Fair |
| Antwerp, OH | 41 mi | 135° SE | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WTLW transmitter tower?
WTLW broadcasts from a tower at 40.7631, -84.1836, near Elida, OH. It is licensed to Lima, Ohio.
How far does WTLW broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 42 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 52 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WTLW with an antenna?
About 283,000 people live in the 52 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WTLW?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WTLW tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.