TV channels & antenna towers in Circleville, Ohio

Circleville has 22 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 14 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WWHO (CW), 24 miles to the N.

22TV transmitters within 70 miles
7networks over the air
24 mito the closest tower
13,857population

Network channels in Circleville

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
CWWWHOCW53 24 mi350° N StrongChillicothe, OH
TLMWQMC-LDTelemundo23.3 24 mi350° N FairColumbus, OH
ABCWSYXABC6 24 mi350° N GoodColumbus, OH
NBCWCMH-TVNBC4 26 mi350° N GoodColumbus, OH
CBSWBNS-TVCBS10 26 mi350° N StrongColumbus, OH
IONWCPX-LDION38 31 mi360° N WeakColumbus, OH
FOXWHIZ-TVFox18.2 56 mi66° ENE WeakZanesville, OH
CBSWHIO-TVCBS7 70 mi278° W WeakDayton, OH

Over-the-air TV in Circleville

With roughly 13,900 residents, Circleville is a city in Ohio. Our map shows 22 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 11 full-power, 5 Class A and 6 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 14 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 7 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 5 transmitters are within 25 miles, 11 between 25 and 45 miles, and 6 farther out. Five of the 8 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 (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 Circleville

Point your antenna N, at about 350°. The main network towers for Circleville sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Two network stations, WWHO and WSYX, transmit from the same tower site about 24 miles north of Circleville (350° N). That one direction covers every station on the site.

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

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Circleville

The farthest main network tower for Circleville is WCMH-TV (NBC), 26 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here.

WHIZ-TV (Fox), 56 miles northeast, 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 Circleville

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WDEM-CDClass A24 mi 350° NFairColumbus, OH
WTTEFull power24 mi 350° NStrongColumbus, OH
WSFJ-TVFull power26 mi 350° NFairLondon, OH
WCLL-CDClass A26 mi 350° NFairColumbus, OH
W17EB-DLow power26 mi 350° NFairColumbus, OH
WGCT-CDClass A26 mi 350° NWeakColumbus, OH
WCSN-LDLow power29 mi 352° NFairColumbus, OH
WOOH-LDLow power31 mi 336° NNWWeakZanesville, OH
WCBZ-CDClass A36 mi 357° NFairColumbus, OH
WOSU-TVFull power39 mi 2° NGoodColumbus, OH
WOUB-TVFull power47 mi 115° ESEGoodAthens, OH
WOCB-CDClass A50 mi 354° NPoorMarion, OH
WTZP-LDLow power61 mi 183° SPoorPortsmouth, OH
WPTDFull power70 mi 277° WWeakDayton, OH

How Circleville compares with the rest of Ohio

With 14 stations at fair strength or better, Circleville ranks 509th of 686 places in Ohio: fewer than the typical Ohio town (18). Its nearest major network tower is 24 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 Lancaster, 20 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Circleville: 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 350° N, the direction of WCMH-TV (NBC), 26 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 14 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 Circleville, OH?

ABC is on channel 6 from WSYX, broadcasting from 24 miles N of Circleville. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Circleville, OH?

CBS is on channel 10 from WBNS-TV, broadcasting from 26 miles N of Circleville. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Circleville, OH?

NBC is on channel 4 from WCMH-TV, broadcasting from 26 miles N of Circleville. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Circleville, OH?

Fox is on channel 18.2 from WHIZ-TV, broadcasting from 56 miles ENE of Circleville. Estimated signal: weak.

What channel is CW in Circleville, OH?

CW is on channel 53 from WWHO, broadcasting from 24 miles N of Circleville. Estimated signal: strong.

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

22 transmitters within 70 miles of Circleville; around 14 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 Circleville?

Point your antenna N, at about 350°. The main network towers for Circleville sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Circleville?

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 56 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Circleville?

WHIZ-TV (Fox), 56 miles northeast, 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 Circleville?

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 Circleville; signal estimates ignore terrain.