TV channels & antenna towers in Beechwood Trails, Ohio

Beechwood Trails has 24 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 19 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WCPX-LD (ION), 16 miles to the W.

24TV transmitters within 70 miles
7networks over the air
16 mito the closest tower
3,020population

Network channels in Beechwood Trails

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
IONWCPX-LDION38 16 mi277° W FairColumbus, OH
NBCWCMH-TVNBC4 20 mi260° W StrongColumbus, OH
CBSWBNS-TVCBS10 20 mi260° W StrongColumbus, OH
CWWWHOCW53 20 mi253° WSW StrongChillicothe, OH
TLMWQMC-LDTelemundo23.3 20 mi253° WSW FairColumbus, OH
ABCWSYXABC6 20 mi253° WSW StrongColumbus, OH
FOXWHIZ-TVFox18.2 36 mi100° E GoodZanesville, OH

Over-the-air TV in Beechwood Trails

Beechwood Trails, Ohio has a population of about 3,020. Our map shows 24 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 10 full-power, 6 Class A, 7 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 19 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 7 at good or strong strength.

15 of them are within 25 miles of Beechwood Trails, 3 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 6 are more than 45 miles out. Five of the 7 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 (fair signal). 5 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 Beechwood Trails

The main network towers around Beechwood Trails are in different directions: ABC 253° WSW (20 mi), CBS 260° W (20 mi), NBC 260° W (20 mi) and Fox 100° E (36 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Two network stations, WCMH-TV and WBNS-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 20 miles west of Beechwood Trails (260° W). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 5 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Beechwood Trails at fair strength or better, 80% arrive from the west; the rest are spread across one other direction.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Beechwood Trails

The farthest main network tower for Beechwood Trails is WHIZ-TV (Fox), 36 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

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 Beechwood Trails

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WOSU-TVFull power17 mi 303° WNWStrongColumbus, OH
WCBZ-CDClass A19 mi 290° WNWFairColumbus, OH
WCSN-LDLow power20 mi 269° WFairColumbus, OH
WSFJ-TVFull power20 mi 260° WFairLondon, OH
WCLL-CDClass A20 mi 260° WFairColumbus, OH
W17EB-DLow power20 mi 260° WFairColumbus, OH
WGCT-CDClass A20 mi 260° WFairColumbus, OH
WDEM-CDClass A20 mi 253° WSWFairColumbus, OH
WTTEFull power20 mi 253° WSWStrongColumbus, OH
WOOH-LDLow power28 mi 268° WFairZanesville, OH
WOCB-CDClass A29 mi 314° NWFairMarion, OH
WXCB-CDClass A48 mi 328° NNWPoorDelaware, OH
W18ES-DTranslator48 mi 10° NPoorMansfield, OH
WMFD-TVFull power51 mi 2° NWeakMansfield, OH
WQIZ-LDLow power53 mi 19° NNEPoorAshland, OH
WOUB-TVFull power56 mi 151° SSEFairAthens, OH
W18EY-DLow power65 mi 72° ENEPoorCanton, OH

How Beechwood Trails compares with the rest of Ohio

With 19 stations at fair strength or better, Beechwood Trails ranks 252nd of 686 places in Ohio: more than the typical Ohio town (18). Its nearest major network tower is 16 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 Reynoldsburg, 9.8 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Beechwood Trails: 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 100° E, the direction of WHIZ-TV (Fox), 36 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 19 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 Beechwood Trails, OH?

ABC is on channel 6 from WSYX, broadcasting from 20 miles WSW of Beechwood Trails. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Beechwood Trails, OH?

CBS is on channel 10 from WBNS-TV, broadcasting from 20 miles W of Beechwood Trails. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Beechwood Trails, OH?

NBC is on channel 4 from WCMH-TV, broadcasting from 20 miles W of Beechwood Trails. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Beechwood Trails, OH?

Fox is on channel 18.2 from WHIZ-TV, broadcasting from 36 miles E of Beechwood Trails. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Beechwood Trails, OH?

CW is on channel 53 from WWHO, broadcasting from 20 miles WSW of Beechwood Trails. Estimated signal: strong.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Beechwood Trails?

24 transmitters within 70 miles of Beechwood Trails; around 19 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 Beechwood Trails?

The main network towers around Beechwood Trails are in different directions: ABC 253° WSW (20 mi), CBS 260° W (20 mi), NBC 260° W (20 mi) and Fox 100° E (36 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

What kind of antenna do I need in Beechwood Trails?

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. The towers are spread over about 159° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Beechwood Trails?

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.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Beechwood Trails?

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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