TV channels & antenna towers in Hough, Ohio

Hough has 38 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 WQDI-LD, 3.0 miles to the SW.

38TV transmitters within 70 miles
8networks over the air
3.0 mito the closest tower
16,359population

Network channels in Hough

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
NBCWKYCNBC3 9.1 mi197° SSW StrongCleveland, OH
CWWBNX-TVCW55 9.4 mi199° SSW StrongAkron, OH
UNIWQHS-DTUnivision61 9.5 mi201° SSW StrongCleveland, OH
TLMWTCL-LDTelemundo6 10 mi205° SSW GoodCleveland, OH
CBSWOIOCBS19 10 mi205° SSW GoodShaker Heights, OH
ABCWEWS-TVABC5 10 mi204° SSW StrongCleveland, OH
FOXWJWFox8 11 mi202° SSW FairCleveland, OH
IONWVPX-TVION23 32 mi176° S GoodAkron, OH
CWWFMJ-TVCW21.2 60 mi120° ESE FairYoungstown, OH
ABCWYTVABC33 60 mi121° ESE GoodYoungstown, OH
FOXWYFX-LDFox62 60 mi121° ESE PoorYoungstown, OH
FOXWKBN-TVFox27.2 60 mi121° ESE GoodYoungstown, OH

Over-the-air TV in Hough

Hough, Ohio has a population of about 16,400. There are 38 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 17 full-power, 2 Class A, 16 low-power and 3 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 24 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 20 at good or strong strength.

17 of them are within 25 miles of Hough, 8 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 Cleveland, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Cleveland's stations.

The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 5 (WEWS-TV), CBS on channel 19 (WOIO), NBC on channel 3 (WKYC), Fox on channel 27.2 (WKBN-TV), 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). 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 Hough

Point your antenna SSW, at about 202°. The main network towers for Hough sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Six network stations, WKYC, WBNX-TV, WQHS-DT, WOIO and WEWS-TV and others, transmit from the same tower site about 9.1 miles south of Hough (197° SSW). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 10 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Hough at fair strength or better, 50% arrive from the south; the rest are spread across two other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Hough

The farthest main network tower for Hough is WEWS-TV (ABC), 10 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here.

WKBN-TV (Fox), 60 miles southeast, 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.

WVIZ is only 9.1 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 Hough

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 26; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WQDI-LDLow power3.0 mi 235° SWGoodCanton, OH
KONV-LDLow power3.0 mi 235° SWGoodCanton, OH
WUEK-LDLow power3.0 mi 235° SWGoodCanton, OH
WEKA-LDLow power3.0 mi 235° SWGoodCanton, OH
WVIZFull power9.1 mi 197° SSWStrongCleveland, OH
WOCV-CDClass A9.4 mi 199° SSWGoodCleveland, OH
WRAP-LDLow power9.4 mi 199° SSWGoodCleveland, OH
WCDN-LDLow power9.4 mi 199° SSWWeakCleveland, OH
WUABFull power10 mi 205° SSWGoodLorain, OH
WIVX-LDLow power15 mi 206° SSWFairCleveland, OH
WRLMFull power30 mi 180° SGoodCanton, OH
WEAOFull power30 mi 180° SGoodAkron, OH
W28FG-DLow power31 mi 175° SWeakAkron, OH
WDLI-TVFull power32 mi 176° SGoodCanton, OH
W34FP-DTranslator33 mi 68° ENEWeakEastlake, OH
W13DS-DTranslator35 mi 61° ENEPoorCleveland, OH
WIVM-LDLow power37 mi 185° SPoorAkron-Canton, OH
WOHZ-CDClass A47 mi 156° SSEPoorCanton, OH
W27DG-DLow power48 mi 152° SSEPoorMillersburg, OH
WIVD-LDLow power48 mi 152° SSEPoorCanton, OH
WGGN-TVFull power52 mi 235° SWWeakSandusky, OH
WNEOFull power56 mi 138° SEFairAlliance, OH
WIVN-LDLow power57 mi 176° SPoorMassilon, OH
W13DP-DTranslator60 mi 120° ESEPoorYoungstown, OH
WQIZ-LDLow power64 mi 214° SWPoorAshland, OH

How Hough compares with the rest of Ohio

With 24 stations at fair strength or better, Hough ranks 80th of 686 places in Ohio: more than the typical Ohio town (18). Its nearest major network tower is 9.1 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 Cleveland, 3.2 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Hough: 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 204° SSW, the direction of WEWS-TV (ABC), 10 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 24 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 Hough, OH?

ABC is on channel 5 from WEWS-TV, broadcasting from 10 miles SSW of Hough. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Hough, OH?

CBS is on channel 19 from WOIO, broadcasting from 10 miles SSW of Hough. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Hough, OH?

NBC is on channel 3 from WKYC, broadcasting from 9.1 miles SSW of Hough. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Hough, OH?

Fox is on channel 27.2 from WKBN-TV, broadcasting from 60 miles ESE of Hough. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Hough, OH?

CW is on channel 55 from WBNX-TV, broadcasting from 9.4 miles SSW of Hough. Estimated signal: strong.

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

38 transmitters within 70 miles of Hough; 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 Hough?

Point your antenna SSW, at about 202°. The main network towers for Hough sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Hough?

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 60 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Hough?

WKBN-TV (Fox), 60 miles southeast, 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 Hough?

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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