TV channels & antenna towers in Champion Heights, Ohio
Champion Heights has 50 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 W13DP-D, 18 miles to the SE.
Network channels in Champion Heights
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CWWFMJ-TVCW | 21.2 | 18 mi | 143° SE | Strong | Youngstown, OH |
| ABCWYTVABC | 33 | 19 mi | 147° SSE | Strong | Youngstown, OH |
| FOXWYFX-LDFox | 62 | 19 mi | 147° SSE | Fair | Youngstown, OH |
| FOXWKBN-TVFox | 27.2 | 19 mi | 147° SSE | Strong | Youngstown, OH |
| IONWVPX-TVION | 23 | 42 mi | 248° WSW | Good | Akron, OH |
| NBCWKYCNBC | 3 | 44 mi | 279° W | Good | Cleveland, OH |
| CWWBNX-TVCW | 55 | 45 mi | 279° W | Good | Akron, OH |
| UNIWQHS-DTUnivision | 61 | 45 mi | 278° W | Good | Cleveland, OH |
| FOXWJWFox | 8 | 45 mi | 277° W | Weak | Cleveland, OH |
| ABCWEWS-TVABC | 5 | 46 mi | 278° W | Good | Cleveland, OH |
| TLMWTCL-LDTelemundo | 6 | 46 mi | 278° W | Poor | Cleveland, OH |
| CBSWOIOCBS | 19 | 46 mi | 278° W | Fair | Shaker Heights, OH |
| FOXWFXPFox | 66 | 66 mi | 37° NE | Weak | Erie, PA |
| CWWJET-TVCW | 24.2 | 66 mi | 37° NE | Weak | Erie, PA |
| NBCWICU-TVNBC | 12 | 66 mi | 38° NE | Poor | Erie, PA |
| CBSWSEE-TVCBS | 35 | 66 mi | 38° NE | Poor | Erie, PA |
| FOXWTOV-TVFox | 9.2 | 67 mi | 170° S | Poor | Steubenville, OH |
| CBSKDKA-TVCBS | 2 | 70 mi | 142° SE | Weak | Pittsburgh, PA |
Over-the-air TV in Champion Heights
Champion Heights is a town of about 6,500 people in Ohio. There are 50 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 24 full-power, 4 Class A, 19 low-power and 3 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 18 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 13 at good or strong strength.
By distance, 6 transmitters are within 25 miles, 18 between 25 and 45 miles, and 26 farther out. Five of the 18 network stations in range are licensed to Cleveland, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Cleveland's stations.
For the networks, the best local options are ABC on channel 33 (WYTV), CBS on channel 19 (WOIO), NBC on channel 3 (WKYC), Fox on channel 27.2 (WKBN-TV), CW on channel 21.2 (WFMJ-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 (very weak signal) and Univision (good signal). 8 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 Champion Heights
The main network towers around Champion Heights are in different directions: ABC 147° SSE (19 mi), NBC 279° W (44 mi) and Fox 147° SSE (19 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.
Six network stations, WKYC, WBNX-TV, WQHS-DT, WJW and WEWS-TV and others, transmit from the same tower site about 44 miles west of Champion Heights (279° W). That one direction covers every station on the site.
Of the 9 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Champion Heights at fair strength or better, 67% 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 Champion Heights, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Champion Heights
The farthest main network tower for Champion Heights is WKYC (NBC), 44 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here.
WOIO (CBS), 46 miles west, 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 Champion Heights
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 32; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W13DP-DTranslator | 18 mi | 143° SE | Weak | Youngstown, OH |
| W30EI-DLow power | 22 mi | 99° E | Fair | Sharon, PA |
| WNEOFull power | 27 mi | 187° S | Good | Alliance, OH |
| W34FP-DTranslator | 30 mi | 340° NNW | Weak | Eastlake, OH |
| W27DG-DLow power | 33 mi | 215° SW | Weak | Millersburg, OH |
| WIVD-LDLow power | 33 mi | 215° SW | Weak | Canton, OH |
| W13DS-DTranslator | 34 mi | 343° NNW | Poor | Cleveland, OH |
| WOHZ-CDClass A | 35 mi | 219° SW | Fair | Canton, OH |
| W28FG-DLow power | 41 mi | 248° WSW | Poor | Akron, OH |
| WDLI-TVFull power | 42 mi | 248° WSW | Good | Canton, OH |
| WRLMFull power | 43 mi | 251° WSW | Good | Canton, OH |
| WEAOFull power | 43 mi | 251° WSW | Good | Akron, OH |
| WVIZFull power | 44 mi | 279° W | Good | Cleveland, OH |
| WOCV-CDClass A | 45 mi | 279° W | Poor | Cleveland, OH |
| WRAP-LDLow power | 45 mi | 279° W | Poor | Cleveland, OH |
| WCDN-LDLow power | 45 mi | 279° W | Poor | Cleveland, OH |
| WQDI-LDLow power | 46 mi | 288° WNW | Poor | Canton, OH |
| KONV-LDLow power | 46 mi | 288° WNW | Poor | Canton, OH |
| WUEK-LDLow power | 46 mi | 288° WNW | Poor | Canton, OH |
| WEKA-LDLow power | 46 mi | 288° WNW | Poor | Canton, OH |
| WUABFull power | 46 mi | 278° W | Fair | Lorain, OH |
| WIVX-LDLow power | 48 mi | 273° W | Poor | Cleveland, OH |
| WIVM-LDLow power | 49 mi | 245° WSW | Poor | Akron-Canton, OH |
| WJMB-CDClass A | 56 mi | 117° ESE | Poor | Butler, PA |
| WIVN-LDLow power | 56 mi | 222° SW | Poor | Massilon, OH |
How Champion Heights compares with the rest of Ohio
With 18 stations at fair strength or better, Champion Heights ranks 294th of 686 places in Ohio: the same as the typical Ohio town (18). Its nearest major network tower is 18 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 Warren, 3.9 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Champion Heights: 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 279° W, the direction of WKYC (NBC), 44 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 Champion Heights, OH?
ABC is on channel 33 from WYTV, broadcasting from 19 miles SSE of Champion Heights. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CBS in Champion Heights, OH?
CBS is on channel 19 from WOIO, broadcasting from 46 miles W of Champion Heights. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is NBC in Champion Heights, OH?
NBC is on channel 3 from WKYC, broadcasting from 44 miles W of Champion Heights. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in Champion Heights, OH?
Fox is on channel 27.2 from WKBN-TV, broadcasting from 19 miles SSE of Champion Heights. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CW in Champion Heights, OH?
CW is on channel 21.2 from WFMJ-TV, broadcasting from 18 miles SE of Champion Heights. Estimated signal: strong.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Champion Heights?
50 transmitters within 70 miles of Champion Heights; around 18 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 Champion Heights?
The main network towers around Champion Heights are in different directions: ABC 147° SSE (19 mi), NBC 279° W (44 mi) and Fox 147° SSE (19 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.
What kind of antenna do I need in Champion Heights?
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 132° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help. Picking up CBS from up to 46 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Champion Heights?
WOIO (CBS), 46 miles west, 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 Champion Heights?
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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- Canfield19 mi
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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 Champion Heights; signal estimates ignore terrain.