TV channels & antenna towers in Hilliard, Ohio
Hilliard has 33 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 WOOH-LD, 2.3 miles to the SW.
Network channels in Hilliard
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NBCWCMH-TVNBC | 4 | 8.1 mi | 122° ESE | Strong | Columbus, OH |
| CBSWBNS-TVCBS | 10 | 8.1 mi | 122° ESE | Strong | Columbus, OH |
| CWWWHOCW | 53 | 9.8 mi | 132° SE | Strong | Chillicothe, OH |
| TLMWQMC-LDTelemundo | 23.3 | 9.8 mi | 132° SE | Good | Columbus, OH |
| ABCWSYXABC | 6 | 9.8 mi | 132° SE | Strong | Columbus, OH |
| IONWCPX-LDION | 38 | 11 mi | 84° E | Good | Columbus, OH |
| CBSWHIO-TVCBS | 7 | 61 mi | 251° WSW | Fair | Dayton, OH |
| ABCWKEFABC | 22 | 62 mi | 250° WSW | Fair | Dayton, OH |
| NBCWDTNNBC | 2 | 62 mi | 250° WSW | Fair | Dayton, OH |
| IONWKOI-TVION | 43 | 62 mi | 250° WSW | Fair | Richmond, IN |
| CWWBDTCW | 26 | 62 mi | 250° WSW | Fair | Springfield, OH |
| FOXWHIZ-TVFox | 18.2 | 63 mi | 96° E | Poor | Zanesville, OH |
| ABCWAMS-CDABC | 35 | 68 mi | 292° WNW | Poor | Minster/New Bremen, OH |
Over-the-air TV in Hilliard
Hilliard, Ohio has a population of about 33,600. Our map shows 33 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 16 full-power, 7 Class A, 9 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 15 at good or strong strength.
17 of them are within 25 miles of Hilliard, 1 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 15 are more than 45 miles out. Five of the 13 network stations in range are licensed to Columbus, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Columbus's stations.
The strongest network signals here 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 Hilliard
Point your antenna SE, at about 125°. The main network towers for Hilliard sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Two network stations, WCMH-TV and WBNS-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 8.1 miles southeast of Hilliard (122° 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 Hilliard 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 Hilliard, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Hilliard
The farthest main network tower for Hilliard is WSYX (ABC), 9.8 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here.
WHIZ-TV (Fox), 63 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.
WOOH-LD is only 2.3 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 Hilliard
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WOOH-LDLow power | 2.3 mi | 225° SW | Strong | Zanesville, OH |
| WCSN-LDLow power | 7.4 mi | 99° E | Good | Columbus, OH |
| WSFJ-TVFull power | 8.1 mi | 122° ESE | Good | London, OH |
| WCLL-CDClass A | 8.1 mi | 122° ESE | Good | Columbus, OH |
| W17EB-DLow power | 8.1 mi | 122° ESE | Good | Columbus, OH |
| WGCT-CDClass A | 8.1 mi | 122° ESE | Fair | Columbus, OH |
| WDEM-CDClass A | 9.8 mi | 132° SE | Good | Columbus, OH |
| WTTEFull power | 9.8 mi | 132° SE | Strong | Columbus, OH |
| WCBZ-CDClass A | 11 mi | 59° ENE | Good | Columbus, OH |
| WOSU-TVFull power | 15 mi | 55° NE | Strong | Columbus, OH |
| WOCB-CDClass A | 20 mi | 16° NNE | Fair | Marion, OH |
| WXCB-CDClass A | 40 mi | 2° N | Weak | Delaware, OH |
| WMFD-TVFull power | 58 mi | 29° NNE | Poor | Mansfield, OH |
| W18ES-DTranslator | 59 mi | 37° NE | Poor | Mansfield, OH |
| WPTDFull power | 62 mi | 250° WSW | Fair | Dayton, OH |
| WRGT-TVFull power | 62 mi | 250° WSW | Fair | Dayton, OH |
| WLWD-LDLow power | 62 mi | 250° WSW | Poor | Dayton, OH |
| WZCD-LDLow power | 62 mi | 250° WSW | Poor | Dayton, OH |
| WRCX-LDLow power | 62 mi | 250° WSW | Poor | Dayton, OH |
| WQIZ-LDLow power | 66 mi | 42° NE | Poor | Ashland, OH |
How Hilliard compares with the rest of Ohio
With 24 stations at fair strength or better, Hilliard ranks 80th of 686 places in Ohio: more than the typical Ohio town (18). Its nearest major network tower is 8.1 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 Columbus, 9.8 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Hilliard: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 132° SE, the direction of WSYX (ABC), 9.8 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 Hilliard, OH?
ABC is on channel 6 from WSYX, broadcasting from 9.8 miles SE of Hilliard. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CBS in Hilliard, OH?
CBS is on channel 10 from WBNS-TV, broadcasting from 8.1 miles ESE of Hilliard. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is NBC in Hilliard, OH?
NBC is on channel 4 from WCMH-TV, broadcasting from 8.1 miles ESE of Hilliard. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is Fox in Hilliard, OH?
Fox is on channel 18.2 from WHIZ-TV, broadcasting from 63 miles E of Hilliard. Estimated signal: very weak.
What channel is CW in Hilliard, OH?
CW is on channel 53 from WWHO, broadcasting from 9.8 miles SE of Hilliard. Estimated signal: strong.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Hilliard?
33 transmitters within 70 miles of Hilliard; 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 Hilliard?
Point your antenna SE, at about 125°. The main network towers for Hilliard sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Hilliard?
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 63 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Hilliard?
WHIZ-TV (Fox), 63 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 Hilliard?
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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