TV channels & antenna towers in Munroe Falls, Ohio
Munroe Falls has 41 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 27 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is W28FG-D, 9.3 miles to the SW.
Network channels in Munroe Falls
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IONWVPX-TVION | 23 | 10 mi | 233° SW | Strong | Akron, OH |
| FOXWJWFox | 8 | 21 mi | 317° NW | Fair | Cleveland, OH |
| NBCWKYCNBC | 3 | 21 mi | 322° NW | Strong | Cleveland, OH |
| CWWBNX-TVCW | 55 | 21 mi | 321° NW | Good | Akron, OH |
| UNIWQHS-DTUnivision | 61 | 21 mi | 321° NW | Strong | Cleveland, OH |
| ABCWEWS-TVABC | 5 | 21 mi | 318° NW | Strong | Cleveland, OH |
| TLMWTCL-LDTelemundo | 6 | 22 mi | 318° NW | Fair | Cleveland, OH |
| CBSWOIOCBS | 19 | 22 mi | 318° NW | Fair | Shaker Heights, OH |
| ABCWYTVABC | 33 | 42 mi | 98° E | Good | Youngstown, OH |
| FOXWYFX-LDFox | 62 | 42 mi | 98° E | Poor | Youngstown, OH |
| FOXWKBN-TVFox | 27.2 | 42 mi | 98° E | Good | Youngstown, OH |
| CWWFMJ-TVCW | 21.2 | 42 mi | 96° E | Good | Youngstown, OH |
Over-the-air TV in Munroe Falls
Munroe Falls, Ohio has a population of about 5,020. Our map shows 41 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 18 full-power, 2 Class A, 17 low-power and 4 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 27 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 14 at good or strong strength.
By distance, 22 transmitters are within 25 miles, 12 between 25 and 45 miles, and 7 farther 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.
For the networks, the best local options 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 (strong signal). 8 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 Munroe Falls
The main network towers around Munroe Falls are in different directions: ABC 318° NW (21 mi), CBS 318° NW (22 mi), NBC 322° NW (21 mi) and Fox 98° E (42 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.
Six network stations, WJW, WKYC, WBNX-TV, WQHS-DT and WEWS-TV and others, transmit from the same tower site about 21 miles northwest of Munroe Falls (317° NW). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.
Of the 10 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Munroe Falls 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 Munroe Falls, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Munroe Falls
The farthest main network tower for Munroe Falls is WKBN-TV (Fox), 42 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.
WDLI-TV is only 10 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 Munroe Falls
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 29; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W28FG-DLow power | 9.3 mi | 234° SW | Good | Akron, OH |
| WDLI-TVFull power | 10 mi | 233° SW | Strong | Canton, OH |
| WRLMFull power | 11 mi | 247° WSW | Strong | Canton, OH |
| WEAOFull power | 11 mi | 247° WSW | Strong | Akron, OH |
| WIVM-LDLow power | 17 mi | 230° SW | Weak | Akron-Canton, OH |
| WOHZ-CDClass A | 20 mi | 153° SSE | Fair | Canton, OH |
| WIVX-LDLow power | 21 mi | 306° NW | Fair | Cleveland, OH |
| W27DG-DLow power | 21 mi | 145° SE | Fair | Millersburg, OH |
| WIVD-LDLow power | 21 mi | 145° SE | Fair | Canton, OH |
| WVIZFull power | 21 mi | 322° NW | Good | Cleveland, OH |
| WOCV-CDClass A | 21 mi | 321° NW | Fair | Cleveland, OH |
| WRAP-LDLow power | 21 mi | 321° NW | Fair | Cleveland, OH |
| WCDN-LDLow power | 21 mi | 321° NW | Weak | Cleveland, OH |
| WUABFull power | 22 mi | 318° NW | Fair | Lorain, OH |
| WQDI-LDLow power | 27 mi | 332° NNW | Fair | Canton, OH |
| KONV-LDLow power | 27 mi | 332° NNW | Weak | Canton, OH |
| WUEK-LDLow power | 27 mi | 332° NNW | Fair | Canton, OH |
| WEKA-LDLow power | 27 mi | 332° NNW | Fair | Canton, OH |
| WNEOFull power | 32 mi | 121° ESE | Good | Alliance, OH |
| WIVN-LDLow power | 32 mi | 191° SSW | Poor | Massilon, OH |
| W13DP-DTranslator | 42 mi | 96° E | Poor | Youngstown, OH |
| W34FP-DTranslator | 43 mi | 28° NNE | Poor | Eastlake, OH |
| W13DS-DTranslator | 47 mi | 26° NNE | Poor | Cleveland, OH |
| WGGN-TVFull power | 53 mi | 265° W | Weak | Sandusky, OH |
| W30EI-DLow power | 53 mi | 83° E | Poor | Sharon, PA |
How Munroe Falls compares with the rest of Ohio
With 27 stations at fair strength or better, Munroe Falls ranks 11th of 686 places in Ohio: more than the typical Ohio town (18). Its nearest major network tower is 10 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 Stow, 1.0 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Munroe Falls: 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 98° E, the direction of WKBN-TV (Fox), 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 27 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 Munroe Falls, OH?
ABC is on channel 5 from WEWS-TV, broadcasting from 21 miles NW of Munroe Falls. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CBS in Munroe Falls, OH?
CBS is on channel 19 from WOIO, broadcasting from 22 miles NW of Munroe Falls. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is NBC in Munroe Falls, OH?
NBC is on channel 3 from WKYC, broadcasting from 21 miles NW of Munroe Falls. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is Fox in Munroe Falls, OH?
Fox is on channel 27.2 from WKBN-TV, broadcasting from 42 miles E of Munroe Falls. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CW in Munroe Falls, OH?
CW is on channel 55 from WBNX-TV, broadcasting from 21 miles NW of Munroe Falls. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Munroe Falls?
41 transmitters within 70 miles of Munroe Falls; around 27 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 Munroe Falls?
The main network towers around Munroe Falls are in different directions: ABC 318° NW (21 mi), CBS 318° NW (22 mi), NBC 322° NW (21 mi) and Fox 98° E (42 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.
What kind of antenna do I need in Munroe Falls?
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 140° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Munroe Falls?
WDLI-TV is only 10 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 Munroe Falls?
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.
TV channels in nearby Ohio cities
- Stow1.0 mi
- Cuyahoga Falls2.4 mi
- Tallmadge3.0 mi
- Kent4.3 mi
- Akron6.0 mi
- Hudson6.6 mi
- Streetsboro8.2 mi
- Fairlawn8.9 mi
- Ravenna10 mi
- Portage Lakes11 mi
- Montrose-Ghent11 mi
- Copley11 mi
- Twinsburg12 mi
- Macedonia12 mi
- Barberton13 mi
- Aurora13 mi
- Norton13 mi
- Green14 mi
- New Franklin15 mi
- Brecksville16 mi
- Solon17 mi
- Wadsworth17 mi
- Broadview Heights17 mi
- Bedford18 mi
More: all TV stations in Ohio · Midwest region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Munroe Falls; signal estimates ignore terrain.