TV channels & antenna towers in Collinwood, Ohio
Collinwood has 38 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 25 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WQDI-LD, 7.7 miles to the SW.
Network channels in Collinwood
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NBCWKYCNBC | 3 | 13 mi | 208° SSW | Strong | Cleveland, OH |
| CWWBNX-TVCW | 55 | 14 mi | 208° SSW | Strong | Akron, OH |
| UNIWQHS-DTUnivision | 61 | 14 mi | 210° SSW | Strong | Cleveland, OH |
| TLMWTCL-LDTelemundo | 6 | 15 mi | 212° SSW | Fair | Cleveland, OH |
| CBSWOIOCBS | 19 | 15 mi | 212° SSW | Good | Shaker Heights, OH |
| ABCWEWS-TVABC | 5 | 15 mi | 211° SSW | Strong | Cleveland, OH |
| FOXWJWFox | 8 | 15 mi | 209° SSW | Fair | Cleveland, OH |
| IONWVPX-TVION | 23 | 35 mi | 182° S | Good | Akron, OH |
| CWWFMJ-TVCW | 21.2 | 58 mi | 124° SE | Fair | Youngstown, OH |
| ABCWYTVABC | 33 | 59 mi | 126° SE | Good | Youngstown, OH |
| FOXWYFX-LDFox | 62 | 59 mi | 126° SE | Poor | Youngstown, OH |
| FOXWKBN-TVFox | 27.2 | 59 mi | 126° SE | Good | Youngstown, OH |
Over-the-air TV in Collinwood
Collinwood, Ohio has a population of about 34,200. Our map shows 38 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 17 full-power, 2 Class A, 16 low-power and 3 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 25 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 14 at good or strong strength.
17 of them are within 25 miles of Collinwood, 8 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 13 are more than 45 miles out. Five of the 12 network stations in range are licensed to Cleveland, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Cleveland's stations.
The strongest network signals here 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 (fair signal) and Univision (strong signal). 7 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 Collinwood
Point your antenna SSW, at about 210°. The main network towers for Collinwood sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Six network stations, WKYC, WBNX-TV, WQHS-DT, WOIO and WEWS-TV and others, transmit from the same tower site about 13 miles southwest of Collinwood (208° SSW). 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 Collinwood at fair strength or better, 60% arrive from the southwest; the rest are spread across two other directions.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Collinwood, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Collinwood
The farthest main network tower for Collinwood is WEWS-TV (ABC), 15 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here.
WKBN-TV (Fox), 59 miles southeast, 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.
WKYC is only 13 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 Collinwood
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 26; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WQDI-LDLow power | 7.7 mi | 230° SW | Fair | Canton, OH |
| KONV-LDLow power | 7.7 mi | 230° SW | Fair | Canton, OH |
| WUEK-LDLow power | 7.7 mi | 230° SW | Good | Canton, OH |
| WEKA-LDLow power | 7.7 mi | 230° SW | Fair | Canton, OH |
| WVIZFull power | 13 mi | 208° SSW | Good | Cleveland, OH |
| WOCV-CDClass A | 14 mi | 208° SSW | Fair | Cleveland, OH |
| WRAP-LDLow power | 14 mi | 208° SSW | Fair | Cleveland, OH |
| WCDN-LDLow power | 14 mi | 208° SSW | Weak | Cleveland, OH |
| WUABFull power | 15 mi | 212° SSW | Good | Lorain, OH |
| WIVX-LDLow power | 19 mi | 211° SSW | Fair | Cleveland, OH |
| W34FP-DTranslator | 29 mi | 71° ENE | Fair | Eastlake, OH |
| W13DS-DTranslator | 31 mi | 63° ENE | Poor | Cleveland, OH |
| WRLMFull power | 33 mi | 186° S | Good | Canton, OH |
| WEAOFull power | 33 mi | 186° S | Good | Akron, OH |
| W28FG-DLow power | 34 mi | 181° S | Weak | Akron, OH |
| WDLI-TVFull power | 35 mi | 182° S | Good | Canton, OH |
| WIVM-LDLow power | 40 mi | 189° S | Poor | Akron-Canton, OH |
| WOHZ-CDClass A | 49 mi | 161° SSE | Poor | Canton, OH |
| W27DG-DLow power | 49 mi | 158° SSE | Poor | Millersburg, OH |
| WIVD-LDLow power | 49 mi | 158° SSE | Poor | Canton, OH |
| WNEOFull power | 57 mi | 143° SE | Fair | Alliance, OH |
| WGGN-TVFull power | 57 mi | 234° SW | Weak | Sandusky, OH |
| W13DP-DTranslator | 58 mi | 124° SE | Poor | Youngstown, OH |
| WIVN-LDLow power | 60 mi | 180° S | Poor | Massilon, OH |
| W30EI-DLow power | 63 mi | 110° ESE | Poor | Sharon, PA |
How Collinwood compares with the rest of Ohio
With 25 stations at fair strength or better, Collinwood ranks 51st of 686 places in Ohio: more than the typical Ohio town (18). Its nearest major network tower is 13 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 Cleveland, 7.7 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Collinwood: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 211° SSW, the direction of WEWS-TV (ABC), 15 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 25 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 Collinwood, OH?
ABC is on channel 5 from WEWS-TV, broadcasting from 15 miles SSW of Collinwood. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CBS in Collinwood, OH?
CBS is on channel 19 from WOIO, broadcasting from 15 miles SSW of Collinwood. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in Collinwood, OH?
NBC is on channel 3 from WKYC, broadcasting from 13 miles SSW of Collinwood. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is Fox in Collinwood, OH?
Fox is on channel 27.2 from WKBN-TV, broadcasting from 59 miles SE of Collinwood. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CW in Collinwood, OH?
CW is on channel 55 from WBNX-TV, broadcasting from 14 miles SSW of Collinwood. Estimated signal: strong.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Collinwood?
38 transmitters within 70 miles of Collinwood; around 25 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 Collinwood?
Point your antenna SSW, at about 210°. The main network towers for Collinwood sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Collinwood?
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 59 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Collinwood?
WKBN-TV (Fox), 59 miles southeast, 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 Collinwood?
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 Collinwood; signal estimates ignore terrain.