TV channels & antenna towers in Commercial Point, Ohio

Commercial Point has 30 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 WWHO (CW), 12 miles to the N.

30TV transmitters within 70 miles
7networks over the air
12 mito the closest tower
1,611population

Network channels in Commercial Point

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
CWWWHOCW53 12 mi9° N StrongChillicothe, OH
TLMWQMC-LDTelemundo23.3 12 mi9° N GoodColumbus, OH
ABCWSYXABC6 12 mi9° N StrongColumbus, OH
NBCWCMH-TVNBC4 14 mi6° N StrongColumbus, OH
CBSWBNS-TVCBS10 14 mi6° N StrongColumbus, OH
IONWCPX-LDION38 20 mi16° NNE FairColumbus, OH
FOXWHIZ-TVFox18.2 58 mi79° ENE WeakZanesville, OH
CBSWHIO-TVCBS7 63 mi268° W FairDayton, OH
ABCWKEFABC22 64 mi268° W FairDayton, OH
NBCWDTNNBC2 64 mi267° W FairDayton, OH
IONWKOI-TVION43 64 mi267° W FairRichmond, IN
CWWBDTCW26 64 mi267° W FairSpringfield, OH

Over-the-air TV in Commercial Point

Commercial Point is a small community of about 1,610 people in Ohio. There are 30 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 16 full-power, 6 Class A and 8 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 22 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 8 at good or strong strength.

15 of them are within 25 miles of Commercial Point, 2 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 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 (good signal). 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 Commercial Point

Point your antenna N, at about 7°. The main network towers for Commercial Point 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 12 miles north of Commercial Point (9° N). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 9 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Commercial Point at fair strength or better, 56% 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 Commercial Point, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Commercial Point

The farthest main network tower for Commercial Point is WCMH-TV (NBC), 14 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here.

WHIZ-TV (Fox), 58 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.

WWHO is only 12 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 Commercial Point

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WDEM-CDClass A12 mi 9° NGoodColumbus, OH
WTTEFull power12 mi 9° NStrongColumbus, OH
WSFJ-TVFull power14 mi 6° NFairLondon, OH
WCLL-CDClass A14 mi 6° NFairColumbus, OH
W17EB-DLow power14 mi 6° NFairColumbus, OH
WGCT-CDClass A14 mi 6° NFairColumbus, OH
WCSN-LDLow power17 mi 7° NFairColumbus, OH
WOOH-LDLow power18 mi 337° NNWFairZanesville, OH
WCBZ-CDClass A24 mi 9° NFairColumbus, OH
WOSU-TVFull power28 mi 15° NNEGoodColumbus, OH
WOCB-CDClass A38 mi 0° NWeakMarion, OH
WOUB-TVFull power58 mi 123° ESEWeakAthens, OH
WXCB-CDClass A58 mi 356° NPoorDelaware, OH
WPTDFull power63 mi 267° WWeakDayton, OH
WRGT-TVFull power64 mi 268° WFairDayton, OH
WLWD-LDLow power64 mi 268° WPoorDayton, OH
WZCD-LDLow power64 mi 268° WPoorDayton, OH
WRCX-LDLow power64 mi 268° WPoorDayton, OH

How Commercial Point compares with the rest of Ohio

With 22 stations at fair strength or better, Commercial Point ranks 135th of 686 places in Ohio: more than the typical Ohio town (18). Its nearest major network tower is 12 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 Grove City, 8.0 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Commercial Point: step by step

  1. Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
  2. Point it toward 6° N, the direction of WCMH-TV (NBC), 14 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 22 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 Commercial Point, OH?

ABC is on channel 6 from WSYX, broadcasting from 12 miles N of Commercial Point. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Commercial Point, OH?

CBS is on channel 10 from WBNS-TV, broadcasting from 14 miles N of Commercial Point. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Commercial Point, OH?

NBC is on channel 4 from WCMH-TV, broadcasting from 14 miles N of Commercial Point. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Commercial Point, OH?

Fox is on channel 18.2 from WHIZ-TV, broadcasting from 58 miles ENE of Commercial Point. Estimated signal: weak.

What channel is CW in Commercial Point, OH?

CW is on channel 53 from WWHO, broadcasting from 12 miles N of Commercial Point. Estimated signal: strong.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Commercial Point?

30 transmitters within 70 miles of Commercial Point; around 22 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 Commercial Point?

Point your antenna N, at about 7°. The main network towers for Commercial Point sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Commercial Point?

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 58 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Commercial Point?

WHIZ-TV (Fox), 58 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 Commercial Point?

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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