TV channels & antenna towers in Ashley, Ohio

Ashley has 28 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 17 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WOCB-CD, 8.3 miles to the SW.

28TV transmitters within 70 miles
7networks over the air
8.3 mito the closest tower
1,361population

Network channels in Ashley

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
IONWCPX-LDION38 25 mi179° S FairColumbus, OH
NBCWCMH-TVNBC4 30 mi187° S GoodColumbus, OH
CBSWBNS-TVCBS10 30 mi187° S GoodColumbus, OH
CWWWHOCW53 33 mi186° S GoodChillicothe, OH
TLMWQMC-LDTelemundo23.3 33 mi186° S WeakColumbus, OH
ABCWSYXABC6 33 mi186° S GoodColumbus, OH
FOXWHIZ-TVFox18.2 61 mi123° ESE PoorZanesville, OH
FOXWLIOFox8.2 66 mi293° WNW PoorLima, OH
ABCWOHL-CDABC35 66 mi293° WNW PoorLima, OH

Over-the-air TV in Ashley

With roughly 1,360 residents, Ashley is a small community in Ohio. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 28 licensed TV transmitters: 12 full-power, 8 Class A, 7 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 17 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 7 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 5 transmitters are within 25 miles, 16 between 25 and 45 miles, and 7 farther out. Five of the 9 network stations in range are licensed to Columbus, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Columbus's stations.

The strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 6 (WSYX), CBS on channel 10 (WBNS-TV), NBC on channel 4 (WCMH-TV), Fox on channel 18.2 (WHIZ-TV), CW on channel 53 (WWHO), ION on channel 38 (WCPX-LD) and Telemundo on channel 23.3 (WQMC-LD). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (weak signal). 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 Ashley

Point your antenna S, at about 187°. The main network towers for Ashley sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Two network stations, WCMH-TV and WBNS-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 30 miles south of Ashley (187° S). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 4 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Ashley at fair strength or better, all arrive from the south, so this is an easy place to aim.

All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Ashley, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Ashley

The farthest main network tower for Ashley is WSYX (ABC), 33 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here.

WHIZ-TV (Fox), 61 miles southeast, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for that one.

An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.

Other stations near Ashley

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WOCB-CDClass A8.3 mi 217° SWGoodMarion, OH
WXCB-CDClass A17 mi 327° NNWFairDelaware, OH
WOSU-TVFull power17 mi 174° SStrongColumbus, OH
WCBZ-CDClass A20 mi 184° SFairColumbus, OH
WCSN-LDLow power27 mi 187° SFairColumbus, OH
WOOH-LDLow power30 mi 204° SSWFairZanesville, OH
WMFD-TVFull power30 mi 36° NEFairMansfield, OH
WSFJ-TVFull power30 mi 187° SFairLondon, OH
WCLL-CDClass A30 mi 187° SFairColumbus, OH
W17EB-DLow power30 mi 187° SFairColumbus, OH
WGCT-CDClass A30 mi 187° SWeakColumbus, OH
W18ES-DTranslator32 mi 50° NEWeakMansfield, OH
WDEM-CDClass A33 mi 186° SFairColumbus, OH
WTTEFull power33 mi 186° SGoodColumbus, OH
WQIZ-LDLow power41 mi 55° NEPoorAshland, OH
WGGN-TVFull power53 mi 30° NNEWeakSandusky, OH
WFND-LDLow power61 mi 323° NWPoorFindlay, OH
WTLWFull power69 mi 291° WNWPoorLima, OH
WTLW-CDClass A69 mi 291° WNWPoorLima, OH

How Ashley compares with the rest of Ohio

With 17 stations at fair strength or better, Ashley ranks 369th of 686 places in Ohio: fewer than the typical Ohio town (18). Its nearest major network tower is 25 miles away, against a state median of 16 miles.

58% of Ohio's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an amplified indoor or attic antenna. The nearest larger city is Delaware, 9.7 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Ashley: step by step

  1. Mount the antenna in the attic or high on the wall facing the towers, keeping the cable to the TV as short as you can.
  2. Point it toward 186° S, the direction of WSYX (ABC), 33 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
  3. Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
  4. Expect around 17 stations, each with a few subchannels. If one you want is missing, turn the antenna 5–10° toward it and scan again.
  5. Rescan every few months, or whenever a channel disappears; stations occasionally change frequency.

Frequently asked questions

What channel is ABC in Ashley, OH?

ABC is on channel 6 from WSYX, broadcasting from 33 miles S of Ashley. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Ashley, OH?

CBS is on channel 10 from WBNS-TV, broadcasting from 30 miles S of Ashley. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Ashley, OH?

NBC is on channel 4 from WCMH-TV, broadcasting from 30 miles S of Ashley. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Ashley, OH?

Fox is on channel 18.2 from WHIZ-TV, broadcasting from 61 miles ESE of Ashley. Estimated signal: very weak.

What channel is CW in Ashley, OH?

CW is on channel 53 from WWHO, broadcasting from 33 miles S of Ashley. Estimated signal: good.

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

28 transmitters within 70 miles of Ashley; around 17 of them are likely to be receivable with amplified indoor or attic 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 Ashley?

Point your antenna S, at about 187°. The main network towers for Ashley sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Ashley?

Amplified indoor or attic antenna (25–45 miles). Towers are at medium range. An amplified indoor antenna can work; an attic-mounted antenna is the safer choice. Picking up Fox from up to 61 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Ashley?

WHIZ-TV (Fox), 61 miles southeast, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for that one.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Ashley?

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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