TV channels & antenna towers in Grove City, Ohio
Grove City has 32 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 WWHO (CW), 5.4 miles to the NE.
Network channels in Grove City
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CWWWHOCW | 53 | 5.4 mi | 45° NE | Strong | Chillicothe, OH |
| TLMWQMC-LDTelemundo | 23.3 | 5.4 mi | 45° NE | Good | Columbus, OH |
| ABCWSYXABC | 6 | 5.4 mi | 45° NE | Strong | Columbus, OH |
| NBCWCMH-TVNBC | 4 | 7.1 mi | 29° NNE | Strong | Columbus, OH |
| CBSWBNS-TVCBS | 10 | 7.1 mi | 29° NNE | Strong | Columbus, OH |
| IONWCPX-LDION | 38 | 14 mi | 33° NNE | Fair | Columbus, OH |
| FOXWHIZ-TVFox | 18.2 | 59 mi | 86° E | Weak | Zanesville, OH |
| CBSWHIO-TVCBS | 7 | 62 mi | 261° W | Fair | Dayton, OH |
| ABCWKEFABC | 22 | 63 mi | 260° W | Fair | Dayton, OH |
| NBCWDTNNBC | 2 | 63 mi | 260° W | Fair | Dayton, OH |
| IONWKOI-TVION | 43 | 63 mi | 260° W | Fair | Richmond, IN |
| CWWBDTCW | 26 | 63 mi | 260° W | Fair | Springfield, OH |
Over-the-air TV in Grove City
With roughly 39,400 residents, Grove City is a city in Ohio. Our map shows 32 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 17 full-power, 6 Class A, 8 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 24 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 13 at good or strong strength.
16 of them are within 25 miles of Grove City, 1 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 15 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.
The best-placed network stations 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). 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 Grove City
Point your antenna NE, at about 34°. The main network towers for Grove City 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 5.4 miles northeast of Grove City (45° NE). 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 Grove City 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 Grove City, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Grove City
The farthest main network tower for Grove City is WCMH-TV (NBC), 7.1 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here.
WHIZ-TV (Fox), 59 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 5.4 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 Grove City
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WDEM-CDClass A | 5.4 mi | 45° NE | Good | Columbus, OH |
| WTTEFull power | 5.4 mi | 45° NE | Strong | Columbus, OH |
| WSFJ-TVFull power | 7.1 mi | 29° NNE | Good | London, OH |
| WCLL-CDClass A | 7.1 mi | 29° NNE | Good | Columbus, OH |
| W17EB-DLow power | 7.1 mi | 29° NNE | Good | Columbus, OH |
| WGCT-CDClass A | 7.1 mi | 29° NNE | Fair | Columbus, OH |
| WCSN-LDLow power | 10 mi | 22° NNE | Good | Columbus, OH |
| WOOH-LDLow power | 10 mi | 330° NNW | Good | Zanesville, OH |
| WCBZ-CDClass A | 17 mi | 20° NNE | Fair | Columbus, OH |
| WOSU-TVFull power | 21 mi | 25° NNE | Strong | Columbus, OH |
| WOCB-CDClass A | 30 mi | 4° N | Fair | Marion, OH |
| WXCB-CDClass A | 51 mi | 358° N | Poor | Delaware, OH |
| WPTDFull power | 62 mi | 260° W | Fair | Dayton, OH |
| WRGT-TVFull power | 63 mi | 260° W | Fair | Dayton, OH |
| WLWD-LDLow power | 63 mi | 260° W | Poor | Dayton, OH |
| WZCD-LDLow power | 63 mi | 260° W | Poor | Dayton, OH |
| WRCX-LDLow power | 63 mi | 260° W | Poor | Dayton, OH |
| WOUB-TVFull power | 64 mi | 128° SE | Weak | Athens, OH |
| W18ES-DTranslator | 66 mi | 29° NNE | Poor | Mansfield, OH |
| WMFD-TVFull power | 66 mi | 22° NNE | Poor | Mansfield, OH |
How Grove City compares with the rest of Ohio
With 24 stations at fair strength or better, Grove City ranks 80th of 686 places in Ohio: more than the typical Ohio town (18). Its nearest major network tower is 5.4 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 Columbus, 7.4 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Grove City: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 29° NNE, the direction of WCMH-TV (NBC), 7.1 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 Grove City, OH?
ABC is on channel 6 from WSYX, broadcasting from 5.4 miles NE of Grove City. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CBS in Grove City, OH?
CBS is on channel 10 from WBNS-TV, broadcasting from 7.1 miles NNE of Grove City. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is NBC in Grove City, OH?
NBC is on channel 4 from WCMH-TV, broadcasting from 7.1 miles NNE of Grove City. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is Fox in Grove City, OH?
Fox is on channel 18.2 from WHIZ-TV, broadcasting from 59 miles E of Grove City. Estimated signal: weak.
What channel is CW in Grove City, OH?
CW is on channel 53 from WWHO, broadcasting from 5.4 miles NE of Grove City. Estimated signal: strong.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Grove City?
32 transmitters within 70 miles of Grove City; 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 Grove City?
Point your antenna NE, at about 34°. The main network towers for Grove City sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Grove City?
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 Grove City?
WHIZ-TV (Fox), 59 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 Grove City?
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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