TV channels & antenna towers in Lakemore, Ohio

Lakemore has 43 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 W28FG-D, 8.2 miles to the WNW.

43TV transmitters within 70 miles
8networks over the air
8.2 mito the closest tower
3,048population

Network channels in Lakemore

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
IONWVPX-TVION23 8.6 mi286° WNW StrongAkron, OH
FOXWJWFox8 28 mi328° NNW FairCleveland, OH
ABCWEWS-TVABC5 28 mi329° NNW GoodCleveland, OH
NBCWKYCNBC3 28 mi333° NNW GoodCleveland, OH
CWWBNX-TVCW55 28 mi332° NNW GoodAkron, OH
UNIWQHS-DTUnivision61 29 mi331° NNW GoodCleveland, OH
TLMWTCL-LDTelemundo6 29 mi329° NNW FairCleveland, OH
CBSWOIOCBS19 29 mi329° NNW FairShaker Heights, OH
ABCWYTVABC33 41 mi86° E GoodYoungstown, OH
FOXWYFX-LDFox62 41 mi86° E PoorYoungstown, OH
FOXWKBN-TVFox27.2 41 mi86° E GoodYoungstown, OH
CWWFMJ-TVCW21.2 42 mi84° E GoodYoungstown, OH
FOXWTOV-TVFox9.2 63 mi137° SE PoorSteubenville, OH

Over-the-air TV in Lakemore

Lakemore, Ohio has a population of about 3,050. Our map shows 43 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 20 full-power, 2 Class A, 17 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, 10 transmitters are within 25 miles, 23 between 25 and 45 miles, and 10 farther out. Five of the 13 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 (fair signal) and Univision (good signal). 9 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 Lakemore

The main network towers around Lakemore are in different directions: ABC 329° NNW (28 mi), CBS 329° NNW (29 mi), NBC 333° NNW (28 mi) and Fox 86° E (41 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Six network stations, WJW, WEWS-TV, WKYC, WBNX-TV and WQHS-DT and others, transmit from the same tower site about 28 miles northwest of Lakemore (328° NNW). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 10 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Lakemore at fair strength or better, 60% arrive from the northwest; the rest are spread across two other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Lakemore

The farthest main network tower for Lakemore is WKBN-TV (Fox), 41 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.

WDLI-TV is only 8.6 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 Lakemore

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 30; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
W28FG-DLow power8.2 mi 292° WNWGoodAkron, OH
WDLI-TVFull power8.6 mi 286° WNWStrongCanton, OH
WRLMFull power11 mi 293° WNWStrongCanton, OH
WEAOFull power11 mi 293° WNWStrongAkron, OH
WOHZ-CDClass A13 mi 136° SEGoodCanton, OH
WIVM-LDLow power14 mi 260° WFairAkron-Canton, OH
W27DG-DLow power15 mi 126° SEFairMillersburg, OH
WIVD-LDLow power15 mi 126° SEFairCanton, OH
WIVN-LDLow power24 mi 196° SSWWeakMassilon, OH
WIVX-LDLow power27 mi 321° NWWeakCleveland, OH
WVIZFull power28 mi 333° NNWGoodCleveland, OH
WOCV-CDClass A28 mi 332° NNWFairCleveland, OH
WRAP-LDLow power28 mi 332° NNWFairCleveland, OH
WCDN-LDLow power28 mi 332° NNWPoorCleveland, OH
WNEOFull power29 mi 106° ESEGoodAlliance, OH
WUABFull power29 mi 329° NNWFairLorain, OH
WQDI-LDLow power35 mi 338° NNWWeakCanton, OH
KONV-LDLow power35 mi 338° NNWWeakCanton, OH
WUEK-LDLow power35 mi 338° NNWWeakCanton, OH
WEKA-LDLow power35 mi 338° NNWWeakCanton, OH
W13DP-DTranslator42 mi 84° EPoorYoungstown, OH
W18EY-DLow power49 mi 182° SPoorCanton, OH
WQIZ-LDLow power50 mi 248° WSWPoorAshland, OH
W34FP-DTranslator51 mi 23° NNEPoorEastlake, OH
WGGN-TVFull power53 mi 274° WWeakSandusky, OH

How Lakemore compares with the rest of Ohio

With 24 stations at fair strength or better, Lakemore 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.

58% of Ohio's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an amplified indoor or attic antenna. The nearest larger city is Green, 5.7 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Lakemore: step by step

  1. Mount the antenna in the attic or high on the wall facing the towers, keeping the cable to the TV as short as you can.
  2. Point it toward 86° E, the direction of WKBN-TV (Fox), 41 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 Lakemore, OH?

ABC is on channel 5 from WEWS-TV, broadcasting from 28 miles NNW of Lakemore. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Lakemore, OH?

CBS is on channel 19 from WOIO, broadcasting from 29 miles NNW of Lakemore. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in Lakemore, OH?

NBC is on channel 3 from WKYC, broadcasting from 28 miles NNW of Lakemore. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Lakemore, OH?

Fox is on channel 27.2 from WKBN-TV, broadcasting from 41 miles E of Lakemore. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Lakemore, OH?

CW is on channel 55 from WBNX-TV, broadcasting from 28 miles NNW of Lakemore. Estimated signal: good.

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

43 transmitters within 70 miles of Lakemore; around 24 of them are likely to be receivable with amplified indoor or attic 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 Lakemore?

The main network towers around Lakemore are in different directions: ABC 329° NNW (28 mi), CBS 329° NNW (29 mi), NBC 333° NNW (28 mi) and Fox 86° E (41 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

What kind of antenna do I need in Lakemore?

Amplified indoor or attic antenna (25–45 miles). Towers are at medium range. An amplified indoor antenna can work; an attic-mounted antenna is the safer choice. The towers are spread over about 117° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Lakemore?

WDLI-TV is only 8.6 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 Lakemore?

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 Lakemore; signal estimates ignore terrain.