TV channels & antenna towers in Mount Vernon, Ohio

Mount Vernon has 32 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 13 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is W18ES-D, 22 miles to the N.

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32TV transmitters within 70 miles

7networks over the air

22 mito the closest tower

16,742population

Network channels in Mount Vernon

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
IONWCPX-LDION	38	34 mi	226° SW	Weak	Columbus, OH
NBCWCMH-TVNBC	4	41 mi	225° SW	Good	Columbus, OH
CBSWBNS-TVCBS	10	41 mi	225° SW	Good	Columbus, OH
FOXWHIZ-TVFox	18.2	42 mi	140° SE	Good	Zanesville, OH
CWWWHOCW	53	42 mi	222° SW	Good	Chillicothe, OH
TLMWQMC-LDTelemundo	23.3	42 mi	222° SW	Poor	Columbus, OH
ABCWSYXABC	6	42 mi	222° SW	Good	Columbus, OH
IONWVPX-TVION	23	65 mi	45° NE	Weak	Akron, OH

Over-the-air TV in Mount Vernon

Mount Vernon, Ohio has a population of about 16,700. There are 32 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 15 full-power, 6 Class A, 10 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 13 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 7 at good or strong strength.

1 of them is within 25 miles of Mount Vernon, 20 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 11 are more than 45 miles out. Five of the 8 network stations in range are licensed to Columbus, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Columbus's stations.

For the networks, the best local options 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 23 (WVPX-TV) and Telemundo on channel 23.3 (WQMC-LD). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (very weak 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 Mount Vernon

The main network towers around Mount Vernon are in different directions: ABC 222° SW (42 mi), CBS 225° SW (41 mi), NBC 225° SW (41 mi) and Fox 140° SE (42 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Two network stations, WCMH-TV and WBNS-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 41 miles southwest of Mount Vernon (225° SW). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 5 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Mount Vernon at fair strength or better, 80% arrive from the southwest; the rest are spread across one other direction.

WHIZ-TV (Fox) lies beyond the radio horizon of its transmitter as seen from Mount Vernon. Past that point signals fade quickly, so antenna height matters more than amplification.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Mount Vernon

The farthest main network tower for Mount Vernon is WSYX (ABC), 42 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.

Other stations near Mount Vernon

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
W18ES-DTranslator	22 mi	360° N	Fair	Mansfield, OH
WQIZ-LDLow power	26 mi	20° NNE	Fair	Ashland, OH
WMFD-TVFull power	27 mi	345° NNW	Fair	Mansfield, OH
WOSU-TVFull power	28 mi	235° SW	Good	Columbus, OH
WOCB-CDClass A	30 mi	260° W	Fair	Marion, OH
WCBZ-CDClass A	32 mi	234° SW	Fair	Columbus, OH
WXCB-CDClass A	37 mi	294° WNW	Weak	Delaware, OH
WCSN-LDLow power	38 mi	227° SW	Weak	Columbus, OH
WSFJ-TVFull power	41 mi	225° SW	Fair	London, OH
WCLL-CDClass A	41 mi	225° SW	Weak	Columbus, OH
W17EB-DLow power	41 mi	225° SW	Poor	Columbus, OH
WGCT-CDClass A	41 mi	225° SW	Poor	Columbus, OH
WDEM-CDClass A	42 mi	222° SW	Weak	Columbus, OH
WTTEFull power	42 mi	222° SW	Good	Columbus, OH
WOOH-LDLow power	46 mi	235° SW	Poor	Zanesville, OH
WGGN-TVFull power	47 mi	2° N	Weak	Sandusky, OH
WIVN-LDLow power	53 mi	67° ENE	Poor	Massilon, OH
W18EY-DLow power	54 mi	96° E	Poor	Canton, OH
WIVM-LDLow power	58 mi	45° NE	Poor	Akron-Canton, OH
WRLMFull power	65 mi	43° NE	Weak	Canton, OH
WEAOFull power	65 mi	43° NE	Weak	Akron, OH
WDLI-TVFull power	65 mi	45° NE	Weak	Canton, OH
W28FG-DLow power	66 mi	45° NE	Poor	Akron, OH
WOUC-TVFull power	66 mi	108° ESE	Poor	Cambridge, OH

How Mount Vernon compares with the rest of Ohio

With 13 stations at fair strength or better, Mount Vernon ranks 538th of 686 places in Ohio: fewer than the typical Ohio town (18). Its nearest major network tower is 34 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 Newark, 24 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Mount Vernon: step by step

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.
Point it toward 222° SW, the direction of WSYX (ABC), 42 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 13 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 Mount Vernon, OH?

ABC is on channel 6 from WSYX, broadcasting from 42 miles SW of Mount Vernon. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Mount Vernon, OH?

CBS is on channel 10 from WBNS-TV, broadcasting from 41 miles SW of Mount Vernon. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Mount Vernon, OH?

NBC is on channel 4 from WCMH-TV, broadcasting from 41 miles SW of Mount Vernon. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Mount Vernon, OH?

Fox is on channel 18.2 from WHIZ-TV, broadcasting from 42 miles SE of Mount Vernon. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Mount Vernon, OH?

CW is on channel 53 from WWHO, broadcasting from 42 miles SW of Mount Vernon. Estimated signal: good.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Mount Vernon?

32 transmitters within 70 miles of Mount Vernon; around 13 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 Mount Vernon?

What kind of antenna do I need in Mount Vernon?

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 84° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Mount Vernon?

An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Mount Vernon?

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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