TV channels & antenna towers in Barberton, Ohio
Barberton has 43 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 24 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WDLI-TV, 3.0 miles to the NNE.
Network channels in Barberton
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IONWVPX-TVION | 23 | 3.0 mi | 11° NNE | Strong | Akron, OH |
| FOXWJWFox | 8 | 25 mi | 347° NNW | Fair | Cleveland, OH |
| ABCWEWS-TVABC | 5 | 26 mi | 347° NNW | Strong | Cleveland, OH |
| TLMWTCL-LDTelemundo | 6 | 26 mi | 347° NNW | Fair | Cleveland, OH |
| CBSWOIOCBS | 19 | 26 mi | 347° NNW | Fair | Shaker Heights, OH |
| UNIWQHS-DTUnivision | 61 | 26 mi | 349° N | Good | Cleveland, OH |
| CWWBNX-TVCW | 55 | 26 mi | 350° N | Good | Akron, OH |
| NBCWKYCNBC | 3 | 26 mi | 350° N | Strong | Cleveland, OH |
| ABCWYTVABC | 33 | 50 mi | 86° E | Good | Youngstown, OH |
| FOXWYFX-LDFox | 62 | 50 mi | 86° E | Poor | Youngstown, OH |
| FOXWKBN-TVFox | 27.2 | 50 mi | 86° E | Good | Youngstown, OH |
| CWWFMJ-TVCW | 21.2 | 50 mi | 84° E | Good | Youngstown, OH |
| FOXWTOV-TVFox | 9.2 | 69 mi | 132° SE | Poor | Steubenville, OH |
Over-the-air TV in Barberton
Barberton, Ohio has a population of about 26,200. Our map shows 43 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 20 full-power, 2 Class A, 17 low-power and 4 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 24 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 14 at good or strong strength.
12 of them are within 25 miles of Barberton, 18 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 13 are more than 45 miles out. Five of the 13 network stations in range are licensed to Cleveland, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Cleveland's stations.
The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 5 (WEWS-TV), CBS on channel 19 (WOIO), NBC on channel 3 (WKYC), Fox on channel 27.2 (WKBN-TV), CW on channel 55 (WBNX-TV), ION on channel 23 (WVPX-TV), Telemundo on channel 6 (WTCL-LD) and Univision on channel 61 (WQHS-DT). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (fair signal) and Univision (good signal). 9 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 Barberton
Point your antenna NNW, at about 348°. The main network towers for Barberton sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Six network stations, WJW, WEWS-TV, WOIO, WQHS-DT and WBNX-TV and others, transmit from the same tower site about 25 miles north of Barberton (347° NNW). That one direction covers every station on the site.
Of the 10 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Barberton at fair strength or better, 70% arrive from the north; the rest are spread across one other direction.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Barberton, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Barberton
The farthest main network tower for Barberton is WKYC (NBC), 26 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here.
WKBN-TV (Fox), 50 miles east, 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.
WDLI-TV is only 3.0 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.
Other stations near Barberton
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 30; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WDLI-TVFull power | 3.0 mi | 11° NNE | Strong | Canton, OH |
| W28FG-DLow power | 3.8 mi | 18° NNE | Good | Akron, OH |
| WIVM-LDLow power | 5.0 mi | 247° WSW | Fair | Akron-Canton, OH |
| WRLMFull power | 5.1 mi | 343° NNW | Strong | Canton, OH |
| WEAOFull power | 5.1 mi | 343° NNW | Strong | Akron, OH |
| WOHZ-CDClass A | 19 mi | 116° ESE | Fair | Canton, OH |
| W27DG-DLow power | 22 mi | 111° ESE | Fair | Millersburg, OH |
| WIVD-LDLow power | 22 mi | 111° ESE | Fair | Canton, OH |
| WIVN-LDLow power | 23 mi | 174° S | Weak | Massilon, OH |
| WIVX-LDLow power | 23 mi | 339° NNW | Weak | Cleveland, OH |
| WUABFull power | 26 mi | 347° NNW | Fair | Lorain, OH |
| WOCV-CDClass A | 26 mi | 350° N | Fair | Cleveland, OH |
| WRAP-LDLow power | 26 mi | 350° N | Fair | Cleveland, OH |
| WCDN-LDLow power | 26 mi | 350° N | Weak | Cleveland, OH |
| WVIZFull power | 26 mi | 350° N | Good | Cleveland, OH |
| WQDI-LDLow power | 33 mi | 353° N | Weak | Canton, OH |
| KONV-LDLow power | 33 mi | 353° N | Weak | Canton, OH |
| WUEK-LDLow power | 33 mi | 353° N | Weak | Canton, OH |
| WEKA-LDLow power | 33 mi | 353° N | Weak | Canton, OH |
| WNEOFull power | 37 mi | 101° E | Good | Alliance, OH |
| WQIZ-LDLow power | 41 mi | 244° WSW | Poor | Ashland, OH |
| WGGN-TVFull power | 44 mi | 276° W | Weak | Sandusky, OH |
| W18EY-DLow power | 49 mi | 172° S | Poor | Canton, OH |
| W13DP-DTranslator | 50 mi | 84° E | Poor | Youngstown, OH |
| W18ES-DTranslator | 51 mi | 246° WSW | Poor | Mansfield, OH |
How Barberton compares with the rest of Ohio
With 24 stations at fair strength or better, Barberton ranks 80th of 686 places in Ohio: more than the typical Ohio town (18). Its nearest major network tower is 3.0 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 Akron, 6.5 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Barberton: step by step
- 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.
- Point it toward 350° N, the direction of WKYC (NBC), 26 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 24 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 Barberton, OH?
ABC is on channel 5 from WEWS-TV, broadcasting from 26 miles NNW of Barberton. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CBS in Barberton, OH?
CBS is on channel 19 from WOIO, broadcasting from 26 miles NNW of Barberton. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is NBC in Barberton, OH?
NBC is on channel 3 from WKYC, broadcasting from 26 miles N of Barberton. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is Fox in Barberton, OH?
Fox is on channel 27.2 from WKBN-TV, broadcasting from 50 miles E of Barberton. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CW in Barberton, OH?
CW is on channel 55 from WBNX-TV, broadcasting from 26 miles N of Barberton. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Barberton?
43 transmitters within 70 miles of Barberton; around 24 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 Barberton?
Point your antenna NNW, at about 348°. The main network towers for Barberton sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Barberton?
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 50 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Barberton?
WKBN-TV (Fox), 50 miles east, 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 Barberton?
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 Barberton; signal estimates ignore terrain.