TV channels & antenna towers in Archbold, Ohio

Archbold has 38 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox and CW. About 14 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WLMB, 21 miles to the NE.

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38TV transmitters within 70 miles

5networks over the air

21 mito the closest tower

4,341population

Network channels in Archbold

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
ABCWPNM-CDABC	35	34 mi	142° SE	Fair	Leipsic, OH
FOXWUPWFox	36	46 mi	78° ENE	Fair	Toledo, OH
CWWTVGCW	13.2	48 mi	76° ENE	Fair	Toledo, OH
CBSWTOLCBS	11	49 mi	77° ENE	Fair	Toledo, OH
NBCWNWO-TVNBC	24	50 mi	78° ENE	Good	Toledo, OH
FOXWLIOFox	8.2	52 mi	169° S	Weak	Lima, OH
ABCWOHL-CDABC	35	52 mi	169° S	Poor	Lima, OH
CWWISE-TVCW	33	54 mi	238° WSW	Fair	Fort Wayne, IN
ABCWPTAABC	21	54 mi	238° WSW	Fair	Fort Wayne, IN
CBSWANE-TVCBS	15	54 mi	237° WSW	Fair	Fort Wayne, IN
FOXWFFT-TVFox	55	54 mi	239° WSW	Fair	Fort Wayne, IN
NBCWILX-TVNBC	10	65 mi	348° NNW	Poor	Onondaga, MI
FOXWSYM-TVFox	47	68 mi	345° NNW	Weak	Lansing, MI

Over-the-air TV in Archbold

Archbold, Ohio has a population of about 4,340. There are 38 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 17 full-power, 6 Class A, 12 low-power and 3 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 14 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 3 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 2 transmitters are within 25 miles, 7 between 25 and 45 miles, and 29 farther out. Four of the 13 network stations in range are licensed to Toledo, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Toledo's stations.

The strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 21 (WPTA), CBS on channel 15 (WANE-TV), NBC on channel 24 (WNWO-TV), Fox on channel 36 (WUPW) and CW on channel 33 (WISE-TV). 6 full-power stations in range have no network listed in our data; these are typically public television, religious, shopping or independent stations.

Which way to point your antenna in Archbold

The main network towers around Archbold are in different directions: ABC 238° WSW (54 mi), CBS 237° WSW (54 mi), NBC 78° ENE (50 mi) and Fox 78° ENE (46 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Four network stations, WISE-TV, WPTA, WANE-TV and WFFT-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 54 miles southwest of Archbold (238° WSW). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 9 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Archbold at fair strength or better, 44% arrive from the east; the rest are spread across two other directions.

WPTA (ABC) and WANE-TV (CBS) lie beyond the radio horizon of their transmitter as seen from Archbold. Past that point signals fade quickly, so antenna height matters more than amplification.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Archbold

The farthest main network tower for Archbold is WANE-TV (CBS), 54 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

At this distance a low-noise preamplifier mounted on the mast, right below the antenna, helps more than an amplifier near the TV. It boosts the signal before cable loss eats into it. See the amplifier guide.

Other stations near Archbold

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WLMBFull power	21 mi	44° NE	Good	Toledo, OH
WDMY-LDTranslator	21 mi	44° NE	Weak	Toledo, OH
WINMFull power	26 mi	260° W	Fair	Angola, IN
WBGU-TVFull power	34 mi	142° SE	Good	Bowling Green, OH
WDTJ-LDLow power	40 mi	77° ENE	Poor	Toledo, OH
W26DH-DLow power	41 mi	252° WSW	Poor	Auburn, IN
WMNT-CDClass A	41 mi	77° ENE	Weak	Toledo, OH
WFND-LDLow power	44 mi	129° SE	Poor	Findlay, OH
WGTE-TVFull power	46 mi	78° ENE	Fair	Toledo, OH
WNHO-LDLow power	49 mi	218° SW	Poor	Fort Wayne, IN
WFWC-CDClass A	52 mi	236° WSW	Poor	Fort Wayne, IN
WCUH-LDLow power	52 mi	236° WSW	Poor	Fort Wayne, IN
W30EH-DLow power	52 mi	236° WSW	Poor	Fort Wayne, IN
W25FH-DLow power	52 mi	236° WSW	Poor	Fort Wayne, IN
WODP-LDLow power	52 mi	236° WSW	Poor	Fort Wayne, IN
WTLWFull power	53 mi	173° S	Poor	Lima, OH
WTLW-CDClass A	53 mi	173° S	Poor	Lima, OH
W22FH-DLow power	54 mi	238° WSW	Poor	Fort Wayne, IN
WFWAFull power	54 mi	238° WSW	Fair	Fort Wayne, IN
WEIJ-LDTranslator	54 mi	238° WSW	Poor	Fort Wayne, IN
WLMO-LDLow power	54 mi	238° WSW	Poor	Fort Wayne, IN
WOHW-LDLow power	68 mi	192° SSW	Poor	Lima, OH
WJGP-LDLow power	68 mi	309° NW	Poor	Kalamazoo, MI
W25FI-DTranslator	68 mi	189° S	Poor	Maplewood, OH
WOBC-CDClass A	69 mi	320° NW	Poor	Battle Creek, MI

How Archbold compares with the rest of Ohio

With 14 stations at fair strength or better, Archbold ranks 509th of 686 places in Ohio: fewer than the typical Ohio town (18). Its nearest major network tower is 34 miles away, against a state median of 16 miles.

15% of Ohio's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna. The nearest larger city is Adrian, 29 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Archbold: step by step

Mount an outdoor antenna on the roof or a mast, as high as you can safely get it, with a clear view toward the towers.
Point it toward 237° WSW, the direction of WANE-TV (CBS), 54 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
Expect around 14 stations, each with a few subchannels. If one you want is missing, turn the antenna 5–10° toward it and scan again.
Rescan every few months, or whenever a channel disappears; stations occasionally change frequency.

Frequently asked questions

What channel is ABC in Archbold, OH?

ABC is on channel 21 from WPTA, broadcasting from 54 miles WSW of Archbold. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CBS in Archbold, OH?

CBS is on channel 15 from WANE-TV, broadcasting from 54 miles WSW of Archbold. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in Archbold, OH?

NBC is on channel 24 from WNWO-TV, broadcasting from 50 miles ENE of Archbold. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Archbold, OH?

Fox is on channel 36 from WUPW, broadcasting from 46 miles ENE of Archbold. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CW in Archbold, OH?

CW is on channel 33 from WISE-TV, broadcasting from 54 miles WSW of Archbold. Estimated signal: fair.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Archbold?

38 transmitters within 70 miles of Archbold; around 14 of them are likely to be receivable with outdoor directional antenna. Each station usually carries several subchannels, so the total channel count after a scan is higher.

Which direction should I point my TV antenna in Archbold?

What kind of antenna do I need in Archbold?

Outdoor directional antenna (45–70 miles). Some major towers are a long way off. Mount a directional antenna on the roof or a mast and aim it with the bearings below. The towers are spread over about 160° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Archbold?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Archbold?

Yes. The free RCA Signal Finder app for iPhone and Android uses your phone's GPS and compass to show which way each tower is from where you stand.

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More: all TV stations in Ohio · Midwest region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Archbold; signal estimates ignore terrain.