TV channels & antenna towers in Fairview Park, Ohio
Fairview Park has 39 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 24 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WTCL-LD (Telemundo), 8.6 miles to the ESE.
Network channels in Fairview Park
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TLMWTCL-LDTelemundo | 6 | 8.6 mi | 120° ESE | Good | Cleveland, OH |
| CBSWOIOCBS | 19 | 8.6 mi | 120° ESE | Good | Shaker Heights, OH |
| ABCWEWS-TVABC | 5 | 8.9 mi | 121° ESE | Strong | Cleveland, OH |
| UNIWQHS-DTUnivision | 61 | 9.4 mi | 116° ESE | Strong | Cleveland, OH |
| FOXWJWFox | 8 | 9.4 mi | 125° SE | Good | Cleveland, OH |
| CWWBNX-TVCW | 55 | 9.6 mi | 114° ESE | Strong | Akron, OH |
| NBCWKYCNBC | 3 | 9.9 mi | 113° ESE | Strong | Cleveland, OH |
| IONWVPX-TVION | 23 | 30 mi | 152° SSE | Good | Akron, OH |
| CWWFMJ-TVCW | 21.2 | 68 mi | 111° ESE | Weak | Youngstown, OH |
| ABCWYTVABC | 33 | 69 mi | 112° ESE | Fair | Youngstown, OH |
| FOXWYFX-LDFox | 62 | 69 mi | 112° ESE | Poor | Youngstown, OH |
| FOXWKBN-TVFox | 27.2 | 69 mi | 112° ESE | Fair | Youngstown, OH |
Over-the-air TV in Fairview Park
Fairview Park, Ohio has a population of about 16,400. There are 39 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 18 full-power, 2 Class A, 15 low-power and 4 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 24 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 15 at good or strong strength.
By distance, 17 transmitters are within 25 miles, 7 between 25 and 45 miles, and 15 farther 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 8 (WJW), 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 (good signal) and Univision (strong signal). 8 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 Fairview Park
Point your antenna ESE, at about 120°. The main network towers for Fairview Park sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Six network stations, WOIO, WEWS-TV, WQHS-DT, WJW and WBNX-TV and others, transmit from the same tower site about 8.6 miles southeast of Fairview Park (120° ESE). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.
Of the 9 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Fairview Park at fair strength or better, 78% arrive from the southeast; the rest are spread across one other direction.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Fairview Park, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Fairview Park
The farthest main network tower for Fairview Park is WKYC (NBC), 9.9 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.
WEWS-TV is only 8.9 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 Fairview Park
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 27; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WUABFull power | 8.6 mi | 120° ESE | Good | Lorain, OH |
| WOCV-CDClass A | 9.6 mi | 114° ESE | Good | Cleveland, OH |
| WRAP-LDLow power | 9.6 mi | 114° ESE | Good | Cleveland, OH |
| WCDN-LDLow power | 9.6 mi | 114° ESE | Weak | Cleveland, OH |
| WVIZFull power | 9.9 mi | 113° ESE | Strong | Cleveland, OH |
| WQDI-LDLow power | 9.9 mi | 71° ENE | Fair | Canton, OH |
| KONV-LDLow power | 9.9 mi | 71° ENE | Fair | Canton, OH |
| WUEK-LDLow power | 9.9 mi | 71° ENE | Fair | Canton, OH |
| WEKA-LDLow power | 9.9 mi | 71° ENE | Fair | Canton, OH |
| WIVX-LDLow power | 9.9 mi | 147° SSE | Fair | Cleveland, OH |
| WRLMFull power | 28 mi | 154° SSE | Good | Canton, OH |
| WEAOFull power | 28 mi | 154° SSE | Good | Akron, OH |
| W28FG-DLow power | 30 mi | 151° SSE | Fair | Akron, OH |
| WDLI-TVFull power | 30 mi | 152° SSE | Good | Canton, OH |
| WIVM-LDLow power | 33 mi | 164° SSE | Poor | Akron-Canton, OH |
| WGGN-TVFull power | 40 mi | 230° SW | Fair | Sandusky, OH |
| W34FP-DTranslator | 46 mi | 68° ENE | Poor | Eastlake, OH |
| W13DS-DTranslator | 48 mi | 63° ENE | Poor | Cleveland, OH |
| WOHZ-CDClass A | 49 mi | 141° SE | Poor | Canton, OH |
| W27DG-DLow power | 51 mi | 138° SE | Poor | Millersburg, OH |
| WIVD-LDLow power | 51 mi | 138° SE | Poor | Canton, OH |
| WQIZ-LDLow power | 53 mi | 206° SSW | Poor | Ashland, OH |
| WIVN-LDLow power | 55 mi | 163° SSE | Poor | Massilon, OH |
| W18ES-DTranslator | 60 mi | 213° SSW | Poor | Mansfield, OH |
| WMFD-TVFull power | 61 mi | 220° SW | Poor | Mansfield, OH |
How Fairview Park compares with the rest of Ohio
With 24 stations at fair strength or better, Fairview Park ranks 80th of 686 places in Ohio: more than the typical Ohio town (18). Its nearest major network tower is 8.6 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 Lakewood, 4.4 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Fairview Park: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 113° ESE, the direction of WKYC (NBC), 9.9 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 24 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 Fairview Park, OH?
ABC is on channel 5 from WEWS-TV, broadcasting from 8.9 miles ESE of Fairview Park. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CBS in Fairview Park, OH?
CBS is on channel 19 from WOIO, broadcasting from 8.6 miles ESE of Fairview Park. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in Fairview Park, OH?
NBC is on channel 3 from WKYC, broadcasting from 9.9 miles ESE of Fairview Park. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is Fox in Fairview Park, OH?
Fox is on channel 8 from WJW, broadcasting from 9.4 miles SE of Fairview Park. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CW in Fairview Park, OH?
CW is on channel 55 from WBNX-TV, broadcasting from 9.6 miles ESE of Fairview Park. Estimated signal: strong.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Fairview Park?
39 transmitters within 70 miles of Fairview Park; around 24 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 Fairview Park?
Point your antenna ESE, at about 120°. The main network towers for Fairview Park sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Fairview Park?
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.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Fairview Park?
WEWS-TV is only 8.9 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.
Is there an app to find TV towers in Fairview Park?
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 Fairview Park; signal estimates ignore terrain.