TV channels & antenna towers in Columbus Grove, Ohio
Columbus Grove has 37 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox and CW. About 10 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WLIO (Fox), 10 miles to the SSW.
Network channels in Columbus Grove
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOXWLIOFox | 8.2 | 10 mi | 199° SSW | Good | Lima, OH |
| ABCWOHL-CDABC | 35 | 10 mi | 199° SSW | Good | Lima, OH |
| ABCWPNM-CDABC | 35 | 17 mi | 28° NNE | Fair | Leipsic, OH |
| ABCWAMS-CDABC | 35 | 40 mi | 203° SSW | Weak | Minster/New Bremen, OH |
| CBSWANE-TVCBS | 15 | 60 mi | 282° WNW | Fair | Fort Wayne, IN |
| FOXWUPWFox | 36 | 60 mi | 32° NNE | Fair | Toledo, OH |
| CWWISE-TVCW | 33 | 60 mi | 282° WNW | Weak | Fort Wayne, IN |
| ABCWPTAABC | 21 | 60 mi | 282° WNW | Weak | Fort Wayne, IN |
| FOXWFFT-TVFox | 55 | 61 mi | 283° WNW | Weak | Fort Wayne, IN |
| CWWTVGCW | 13.2 | 62 mi | 32° NNE | Poor | Toledo, OH |
| CBSWTOLCBS | 11 | 63 mi | 34° NE | Poor | Toledo, OH |
| NBCWNWO-TVNBC | 24 | 63 mi | 35° NE | Fair | Toledo, OH |
Over-the-air TV in Columbus Grove
With roughly 2,060 residents, Columbus Grove is a small community in Ohio. Our map shows 37 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 15 full-power, 8 Class A, 11 low-power and 3 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 10 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 4 at good or strong strength.
6 of them are within 25 miles of Columbus Grove, 5 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 26 are more than 45 miles out. Four of the 12 network stations in range are licensed to Fort Wayne, IN, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Fort Wayne's stations.
The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 35 (WOHL-CD), CBS on channel 15 (WANE-TV), NBC on channel 24 (WNWO-TV), Fox on channel 8.2 (WLIO) and CW on channel 33 (WISE-TV). 6 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 Columbus Grove
Point your antenna SSW, at about 199°. The main network towers for Columbus Grove sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Two network stations, WLIO and WOHL-CD, transmit from the same tower site about 10 miles south of Columbus Grove (199° SSW). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.
Of the 6 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Columbus Grove at fair strength or better, 50% arrive from the northeast; the rest are spread across two other directions.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Columbus Grove, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Columbus Grove
The farthest main network tower for Columbus Grove is WLIO (Fox), 10 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here.
WANE-TV (CBS), 60 miles west and WNWO-TV (NBC), 63 miles northeast, are the exception: the nearest listed affiliates of those networks are 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 those.
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 Columbus Grove
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WTLWFull power | 13 mi | 212° SSW | Fair | Lima, OH |
| WTLW-CDClass A | 13 mi | 212° SSW | Good | Lima, OH |
| WBGU-TVFull power | 17 mi | 28° NNE | Good | Bowling Green, OH |
| WFND-LDLow power | 25 mi | 58° ENE | Fair | Findlay, OH |
| W25FI-DTranslator | 35 mi | 224° SW | Weak | Maplewood, OH |
| WOHW-LDLow power | 37 mi | 228° SW | Weak | Lima, OH |
| WNHO-LDLow power | 43 mi | 273° W | Poor | Fort Wayne, IN |
| WXCB-CDClass A | 53 mi | 113° ESE | Poor | Delaware, OH |
| WINMFull power | 54 mi | 314° NW | Poor | Angola, IN |
| WLMBFull power | 57 mi | 2° N | Weak | Toledo, OH |
| WDMY-LDTranslator | 57 mi | 2° N | Poor | Toledo, OH |
| WDTJ-LDLow power | 57 mi | 27° NNE | Poor | Toledo, OH |
| WMNT-CDClass A | 58 mi | 28° NNE | Poor | Toledo, OH |
| WFWC-CDClass A | 58 mi | 283° WNW | Poor | Fort Wayne, IN |
| WCUH-LDLow power | 58 mi | 283° WNW | Poor | Fort Wayne, IN |
| W30EH-DLow power | 58 mi | 283° WNW | Poor | Fort Wayne, IN |
| W25FH-DLow power | 58 mi | 283° WNW | Poor | Fort Wayne, IN |
| WODP-LDLow power | 58 mi | 283° WNW | Poor | Fort Wayne, IN |
| W26DH-DLow power | 59 mi | 299° WNW | Poor | Auburn, IN |
| W22FH-DLow power | 60 mi | 282° WNW | Poor | Fort Wayne, IN |
| WGTE-TVFull power | 60 mi | 32° NNE | Weak | Toledo, OH |
| WFWAFull power | 60 mi | 283° WNW | Weak | Fort Wayne, IN |
| WEIJ-LDTranslator | 60 mi | 283° WNW | Poor | Fort Wayne, IN |
| WLMO-LDLow power | 61 mi | 283° WNW | Poor | Fort Wayne, IN |
| WOCB-CDClass A | 67 mi | 128° SE | Poor | Marion, OH |
How Columbus Grove compares with the rest of Ohio
With 10 stations at fair strength or better, Columbus Grove ranks 621st of 686 places in Ohio: fewer than the typical Ohio town (18). Its nearest major network tower is 10 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 Lima, 12 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Columbus Grove: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 199° SSW, the direction of WLIO (Fox), 10 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 10 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 Columbus Grove, OH?
ABC is on channel 35 from WOHL-CD, broadcasting from 10 miles SSW of Columbus Grove. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CBS in Columbus Grove, OH?
CBS is on channel 15 from WANE-TV, broadcasting from 60 miles WNW of Columbus Grove. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is NBC in Columbus Grove, OH?
NBC is on channel 24 from WNWO-TV, broadcasting from 63 miles NE of Columbus Grove. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is Fox in Columbus Grove, OH?
Fox is on channel 8.2 from WLIO, broadcasting from 10 miles SSW of Columbus Grove. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CW in Columbus Grove, OH?
CW is on channel 33 from WISE-TV, broadcasting from 60 miles WNW of Columbus Grove. Estimated signal: weak.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Columbus Grove?
37 transmitters within 70 miles of Columbus Grove; around 10 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 Columbus Grove?
Point your antenna SSW, at about 199°. The main network towers for Columbus Grove sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Columbus Grove?
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 CBS and NBC from up to 63 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Columbus Grove?
WANE-TV (CBS), 60 miles west and WNWO-TV (NBC), 63 miles northeast, are the exception: the nearest listed affiliates of those networks are 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 those.
Is there an app to find TV towers in Columbus Grove?
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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