TV channels & antenna towers in Bexley, Ohio
Bexley has 23 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 18 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WSFJ-TV, 4.8 miles to the W.
Network channels in Bexley
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NBCWCMH-TVNBC | 4 | 4.8 mi | 272° W | Strong | Columbus, OH |
| CBSWBNS-TVCBS | 10 | 4.8 mi | 272° W | Strong | Columbus, OH |
| CWWWHOCW | 53 | 4.9 mi | 244° WSW | Strong | Chillicothe, OH |
| TLMWQMC-LDTelemundo | 23.3 | 4.9 mi | 244° WSW | Good | Columbus, OH |
| ABCWSYXABC | 6 | 4.9 mi | 244° WSW | Strong | Columbus, OH |
| IONWCPX-LDION | 38 | 5.7 mi | 353° N | Good | Columbus, OH |
| FOXWHIZ-TVFox | 18.2 | 51 mi | 93° E | Fair | Zanesville, OH |
Over-the-air TV in Bexley
Bexley is a town of about 13,700 people in Ohio. There are 23 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 10 full-power, 6 Class A, 6 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 18 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 15 at good or strong strength.
17 of them are within 25 miles of Bexley, 0 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.
For the networks, the best local options 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 (good 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 Bexley
Point your antenna W, at about 263°. The main network towers for Bexley 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 4.8 miles west of Bexley (272° W). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.
Of the 5 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Bexley at fair strength or better, 40% arrive from the west; the rest are spread across two other directions.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Bexley, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Bexley
The farthest main network tower for Bexley is WSYX (ABC), 4.9 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here.
WHIZ-TV (Fox), 51 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.
WCMH-TV is only 4.8 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 Bexley
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WSFJ-TVFull power | 4.8 mi | 272° W | Good | London, OH |
| WCLL-CDClass A | 4.8 mi | 272° W | Good | Columbus, OH |
| W17EB-DLow power | 4.8 mi | 272° W | Good | Columbus, OH |
| WGCT-CDClass A | 4.8 mi | 272° W | Good | Columbus, OH |
| WDEM-CDClass A | 4.9 mi | 244° WSW | Good | Columbus, OH |
| WTTEFull power | 4.9 mi | 244° WSW | Strong | Columbus, OH |
| WCSN-LDLow power | 5.5 mi | 308° NW | Good | Columbus, OH |
| WCBZ-CDClass A | 10 mi | 347° NNW | Good | Columbus, OH |
| WOSU-TVFull power | 13 mi | 3° N | Strong | Columbus, OH |
| WOOH-LDLow power | 14 mi | 282° WNW | Fair | Zanesville, OH |
| WOCB-CDClass A | 25 mi | 346° NNW | Fair | Marion, OH |
| WXCB-CDClass A | 46 mi | 347° NNW | Poor | Delaware, OH |
| W18ES-DTranslator | 56 mi | 25° NNE | Poor | Mansfield, OH |
| WMFD-TVFull power | 57 mi | 17° NNE | Poor | Mansfield, OH |
| WOUB-TVFull power | 62 mi | 137° SE | Weak | Athens, OH |
| WQIZ-LDLow power | 63 mi | 31° NNE | Poor | Ashland, OH |
How Bexley compares with the rest of Ohio
With 18 stations at fair strength or better, Bexley ranks 294th of 686 places in Ohio: the same as the typical Ohio town (18). Its nearest major network tower is 4.8 miles away, against a state median of 16 miles.
27% of Ohio's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an indoor antenna. The nearest larger city is Columbus, 3.3 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Bexley: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 244° WSW, the direction of WSYX (ABC), 4.9 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 18 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 Bexley, OH?
ABC is on channel 6 from WSYX, broadcasting from 4.9 miles WSW of Bexley. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CBS in Bexley, OH?
CBS is on channel 10 from WBNS-TV, broadcasting from 4.8 miles W of Bexley. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is NBC in Bexley, OH?
NBC is on channel 4 from WCMH-TV, broadcasting from 4.8 miles W of Bexley. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is Fox in Bexley, OH?
Fox is on channel 18.2 from WHIZ-TV, broadcasting from 51 miles E of Bexley. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is CW in Bexley, OH?
CW is on channel 53 from WWHO, broadcasting from 4.9 miles WSW of Bexley. Estimated signal: strong.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Bexley?
23 transmitters within 70 miles of Bexley; around 18 of them are likely to be receivable with indoor 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 Bexley?
Point your antenna W, at about 263°. The main network towers for Bexley sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Bexley?
Indoor antenna (up to ~25 miles). The main towers are close. A flat indoor antenna near a window facing the towers should pull in the major networks. Picking up Fox from up to 51 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Bexley?
WHIZ-TV (Fox), 51 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 Bexley?
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 Bexley; signal estimates ignore terrain.