TV channels & antenna towers in Covedale, Ohio

Covedale has 23 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 18 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WDYC-LD, 3.1 miles to the E.

23TV transmitters within 70 miles
7networks over the air
3.1 mito the closest tower
6,447population

Network channels in Covedale

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
FOXWXIX-TVFox19 3.1 mi89° E StrongNewport, KY
NBCWLWTNBC5 4.5 mi87° E StrongCincinnati, OH
CWWKRC-TVCW12.2 5.6 mi93° E GoodCincinnati, OH
ABCWCPO-TVABC9 5.8 mi87° E StrongCincinnati, OH
TLMWBQC-LDTelemundo25 5.8 mi87° E GoodCincinnati, OH
IONWKOI-TVION43 45 mi24° NNE GoodRichmond, IN
CWWBDTCW26 45 mi24° NNE GoodSpringfield, OH
NBCWDTNNBC2 45 mi24° NNE GoodDayton, OH
ABCWKEFABC22 46 mi24° NNE GoodDayton, OH
CBSWHIO-TVCBS7 46 mi24° NNE GoodDayton, OH

Over-the-air TV in Covedale

With roughly 6,450 residents, Covedale is a town in Ohio. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 23 licensed TV transmitters: 16 full-power, 5 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 18 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 17 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 10 transmitters are within 25 miles, 3 between 25 and 45 miles, and 10 farther out. Four of the 10 network stations in range are licensed to Cincinnati, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Cincinnati's stations.

The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 9 (WCPO-TV), CBS on channel 7 (WHIO-TV), NBC on channel 5 (WLWT), Fox on channel 19 (WXIX-TV), CW on channel 12.2 (WKRC-TV), ION on channel 43 (WKOI-TV) and Telemundo on channel 25 (WBQC-LD). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (good 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 Covedale

Point your antenna E, at about 88°. The main network towers for Covedale sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Two network stations, WXIX-TV and WLWT, transmit from the same tower site about 3.1 miles east of Covedale (89° E). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 9 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Covedale at fair strength or better, 56% arrive from the northeast; the rest are spread across one other direction.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Covedale

The farthest main network tower for Covedale is WCPO-TV (ABC), 5.8 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here.

WHIO-TV (CBS), 46 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.

WDYC-LD is only 3.1 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 Covedale

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WDYC-LDLow power3.1 mi 87° EStrongCincinnati, OH
WPTOFull power4.5 mi 87° EStrongOxford, OH
WCETFull power4.5 mi 87° EStrongCincinnati, OH
WSTR-TVFull power7.1 mi 39° NEStrongCincinnati, OH
WCVN-TVFull power8.2 mi 139° SEGoodCovington, KY
W23DM-DTranslator35 mi 154° SSEPoorFalmouth, KY
W16EB-DTranslator40 mi 127° SEPoorAugusta, KY
WKONFull power43 mi 195° SSWFairOwenton, KY
WPTDFull power46 mi 25° NNEGoodDayton, OH
WRCX-LDLow power46 mi 24° NNEPoorDayton, OH
WRGT-TVFull power46 mi 24° NNEGoodDayton, OH
WLWD-LDLow power46 mi 24° NNEPoorDayton, OH
WZCD-LDLow power46 mi 24° NNEPoorDayton, OH

How Covedale compares with the rest of Ohio

With 18 stations at fair strength or better, Covedale ranks 294th of 686 places in Ohio: the same as the typical Ohio town (18). Its nearest major network tower is 3.1 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 Cincinnati, 4.9 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Covedale: 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 87° E, the direction of WCPO-TV (ABC), 5.8 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 18 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 Covedale, OH?

ABC is on channel 9 from WCPO-TV, broadcasting from 5.8 miles E of Covedale. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Covedale, OH?

CBS is on channel 7 from WHIO-TV, broadcasting from 46 miles NNE of Covedale. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Covedale, OH?

NBC is on channel 5 from WLWT, broadcasting from 4.5 miles E of Covedale. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Covedale, OH?

Fox is on channel 19 from WXIX-TV, broadcasting from 3.1 miles E of Covedale. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CW in Covedale, OH?

CW is on channel 12.2 from WKRC-TV, broadcasting from 5.6 miles E of Covedale. Estimated signal: good.

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

23 transmitters within 70 miles of Covedale; around 18 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 Covedale?

Point your antenna E, at about 88°. The main network towers for Covedale sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Covedale?

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 from up to 46 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Covedale?

WHIO-TV (CBS), 46 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 Covedale?

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 Covedale; signal estimates ignore terrain.