TV channels & antenna towers in Clinton, Ohio
Clinton has 43 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 22 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WIVM-LD, 5.2 miles to the NW.
Network channels in Clinton
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IONWVPX-TVION | 23 | 9.1 mi | 12° NNE | Strong | Akron, OH |
| FOXWJWFox | 8 | 30 mi | 352° N | Fair | Cleveland, OH |
| ABCWEWS-TVABC | 5 | 31 mi | 352° N | Good | Cleveland, OH |
| TLMWTCL-LDTelemundo | 6 | 32 mi | 352° N | Weak | Cleveland, OH |
| CBSWOIOCBS | 19 | 32 mi | 352° N | Fair | Shaker Heights, OH |
| UNIWQHS-DTUnivision | 61 | 32 mi | 353° N | Good | Cleveland, OH |
| CWWBNX-TVCW | 55 | 32 mi | 354° N | Good | Akron, OH |
| NBCWKYCNBC | 3 | 32 mi | 355° N | Good | Cleveland, OH |
| ABCWYTVABC | 33 | 52 mi | 80° E | Good | Youngstown, OH |
| FOXWYFX-LDFox | 62 | 52 mi | 80° E | Poor | Youngstown, OH |
| FOXWKBN-TVFox | 27.2 | 52 mi | 80° E | Good | Youngstown, OH |
| CWWFMJ-TVCW | 21.2 | 53 mi | 78° ENE | Good | Youngstown, OH |
| FOXWTOV-TVFox | 9.2 | 67 mi | 127° SE | Poor | Steubenville, OH |
Over-the-air TV in Clinton
With roughly 1,210 residents, Clinton is a small community in Ohio. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 43 licensed TV transmitters: 20 full-power, 2 Class A, 17 low-power and 4 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 22 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 14 at good or strong strength.
By distance, 10 transmitters are within 25 miles, 21 between 25 and 45 miles, and 12 farther 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 (weak 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 Clinton
Point your antenna N, at about 353°. The main network towers for Clinton 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 30 miles north of Clinton (352° N). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.
Of the 10 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Clinton 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 Clinton, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Clinton
The farthest main network tower for Clinton is WKYC (NBC), 32 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here.
WKBN-TV (Fox), 52 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 9.1 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 Clinton
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIVM-LDLow power | 5.2 mi | 321° NW | Fair | Akron-Canton, OH |
| WDLI-TVFull power | 9.1 mi | 12° NNE | Strong | Canton, OH |
| W28FG-DLow power | 9.8 mi | 15° NNE | Good | Akron, OH |
| WRLMFull power | 11 mi | 359° N | Strong | Canton, OH |
| WEAOFull power | 11 mi | 359° N | Strong | Akron, OH |
| WIVN-LDLow power | 17 mi | 168° SSE | Weak | Massilon, OH |
| WOHZ-CDClass A | 19 mi | 98° E | Fair | Canton, OH |
| W27DG-DLow power | 22 mi | 95° E | Fair | Millersburg, OH |
| WIVD-LDLow power | 22 mi | 95° E | Fair | Canton, OH |
| WIVX-LDLow power | 28 mi | 346° NNW | Weak | Cleveland, OH |
| WUABFull power | 32 mi | 352° N | Fair | Lorain, OH |
| WOCV-CDClass A | 32 mi | 354° N | Fair | Cleveland, OH |
| WRAP-LDLow power | 32 mi | 354° N | Weak | Cleveland, OH |
| WCDN-LDLow power | 32 mi | 354° N | Poor | Cleveland, OH |
| WVIZFull power | 32 mi | 355° N | Good | Cleveland, OH |
| WNEOFull power | 38 mi | 92° E | Good | Alliance, OH |
| WQIZ-LDLow power | 38 mi | 251° WSW | Weak | Ashland, OH |
| WQDI-LDLow power | 39 mi | 356° N | Poor | Canton, OH |
| KONV-LDLow power | 39 mi | 356° N | Poor | Canton, OH |
| WUEK-LDLow power | 39 mi | 356° N | Poor | Canton, OH |
| WEKA-LDLow power | 39 mi | 356° N | Poor | Canton, OH |
| W18EY-DLow power | 43 mi | 169° S | Poor | Canton, OH |
| WGGN-TVFull power | 44 mi | 284° WNW | Weak | Sandusky, OH |
| W18ES-DTranslator | 47 mi | 252° WSW | Poor | Mansfield, OH |
| W13DP-DTranslator | 53 mi | 78° ENE | Poor | Youngstown, OH |
How Clinton compares with the rest of Ohio
With 22 stations at fair strength or better, Clinton ranks 135th of 686 places in Ohio: more than the typical Ohio town (18). Its nearest major network tower is 9.1 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 Barberton, 6.1 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Clinton: 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 355° N, the direction of WKYC (NBC), 32 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 22 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 Clinton, OH?
ABC is on channel 5 from WEWS-TV, broadcasting from 31 miles N of Clinton. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CBS in Clinton, OH?
CBS is on channel 19 from WOIO, broadcasting from 32 miles N of Clinton. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is NBC in Clinton, OH?
NBC is on channel 3 from WKYC, broadcasting from 32 miles N of Clinton. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in Clinton, OH?
Fox is on channel 27.2 from WKBN-TV, broadcasting from 52 miles E of Clinton. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CW in Clinton, OH?
CW is on channel 55 from WBNX-TV, broadcasting from 32 miles N of Clinton. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Clinton?
43 transmitters within 70 miles of Clinton; around 22 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 Clinton?
Point your antenna N, at about 353°. The main network towers for Clinton sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Clinton?
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 52 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Clinton?
WKBN-TV (Fox), 52 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 Clinton?
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.
TV channels in nearby Ohio cities
- Canal Fulton3.1 mi
- New Franklin4.8 mi
- Barberton6.1 mi
- Norton7.1 mi
- Portage Lakes7.7 mi
- Green7.8 mi
- Wadsworth8.6 mi
- Rittman8.7 mi
- Orrville9.0 mi
- Massillon11 mi
- Copley12 mi
- Akron12 mi
- Perry Heights12 mi
- North Canton12 mi
- Fairlawn14 mi
- Tallmadge16 mi
- Montrose-Ghent16 mi
- Canton16 mi
- Cuyahoga Falls16 mi
- Munroe Falls18 mi
- Wooster18 mi
- Stow19 mi
- Medina19 mi
- Louisville20 mi
More: all TV stations in Ohio · Midwest region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Clinton; signal estimates ignore terrain.