TV channels & antenna towers in Newburgh Heights, Ohio
Newburgh Heights has 40 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 26 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WQDI-LD, 2.8 miles to the NNW.
Network channels in Newburgh Heights
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NBCWKYCNBC | 3 | 4.6 mi | 197° SSW | Strong | Cleveland, OH |
| CWWBNX-TVCW | 55 | 4.9 mi | 200° SSW | Strong | Akron, OH |
| UNIWQHS-DTUnivision | 61 | 5.1 mi | 203° SSW | Strong | Cleveland, OH |
| TLMWTCL-LDTelemundo | 6 | 5.7 mi | 211° SSW | Good | Cleveland, OH |
| CBSWOIOCBS | 19 | 5.7 mi | 211° SSW | Good | Shaker Heights, OH |
| ABCWEWS-TVABC | 5 | 6.0 mi | 208° SSW | Strong | Cleveland, OH |
| FOXWJWFox | 8 | 6.6 mi | 204° SSW | Good | Cleveland, OH |
| IONWVPX-TVION | 23 | 27 mi | 172° S | Good | Akron, OH |
| CWWFMJ-TVCW | 21.2 | 59 mi | 115° ESE | Fair | Youngstown, OH |
| ABCWYTVABC | 33 | 59 mi | 117° ESE | Good | Youngstown, OH |
| FOXWYFX-LDFox | 62 | 59 mi | 117° ESE | Poor | Youngstown, OH |
| FOXWKBN-TVFox | 27.2 | 59 mi | 117° ESE | Good | Youngstown, OH |
Over-the-air TV in Newburgh Heights
Newburgh Heights, Ohio has a population of about 2,100. There are 40 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 18 full-power, 2 Class A, 16 low-power and 4 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 26 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 21 at good or strong strength.
17 of them are within 25 miles of Newburgh Heights, 11 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 12 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 8 (WJW), 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). 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 Newburgh Heights
Point your antenna SSW, at about 205°. The main network towers for Newburgh Heights 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 4.6 miles south of Newburgh Heights (197° SSW). 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 Newburgh Heights at fair strength or better, 40% arrive from the southwest; the rest are spread across two other directions.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Newburgh Heights, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Newburgh Heights
The farthest main network tower for Newburgh Heights is WJW (Fox), 6.6 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.
WVIZ is only 4.6 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 Newburgh Heights
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 28; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WQDI-LDLow power | 2.8 mi | 338° NNW | Good | Canton, OH |
| KONV-LDLow power | 2.8 mi | 338° NNW | Good | Canton, OH |
| WUEK-LDLow power | 2.8 mi | 338° NNW | Good | Canton, OH |
| WEKA-LDLow power | 2.8 mi | 338° NNW | Good | Canton, OH |
| WVIZFull power | 4.6 mi | 197° SSW | Strong | Cleveland, OH |
| WOCV-CDClass A | 4.9 mi | 200° SSW | Good | Cleveland, OH |
| WRAP-LDLow power | 4.9 mi | 200° SSW | Good | Cleveland, OH |
| WCDN-LDLow power | 4.9 mi | 200° SSW | Fair | Cleveland, OH |
| WUABFull power | 5.7 mi | 211° SSW | Good | Lorain, OH |
| WIVX-LDLow power | 10 mi | 210° SSW | Fair | Cleveland, OH |
| WRLMFull power | 25 mi | 177° S | Good | Canton, OH |
| WEAOFull power | 25 mi | 177° S | Good | Akron, OH |
| W28FG-DLow power | 27 mi | 171° S | Fair | Akron, OH |
| WDLI-TVFull power | 27 mi | 172° S | Good | Canton, OH |
| WIVM-LDLow power | 32 mi | 183° S | Poor | Akron-Canton, OH |
| W34FP-DTranslator | 36 mi | 62° ENE | Weak | Eastlake, OH |
| W13DS-DTranslator | 39 mi | 56° ENE | Poor | Cleveland, OH |
| WOHZ-CDClass A | 44 mi | 152° SSE | Poor | Canton, OH |
| W27DG-DLow power | 45 mi | 148° SSE | Poor | Millersburg, OH |
| WIVD-LDLow power | 45 mi | 148° SSE | Poor | Canton, OH |
| WGGN-TVFull power | 48 mi | 238° WSW | Weak | Sandusky, OH |
| WIVN-LDLow power | 53 mi | 174° S | Poor | Massilon, OH |
| WNEOFull power | 54 mi | 134° SE | Fair | Alliance, OH |
| W13DP-DTranslator | 59 mi | 115° ESE | Poor | Youngstown, OH |
| WQIZ-LDLow power | 59 mi | 215° SW | Poor | Ashland, OH |
How Newburgh Heights compares with the rest of Ohio
With 26 stations at fair strength or better, Newburgh Heights ranks 18th of 686 places in Ohio: more than the typical Ohio town (18). Its nearest major network tower is 4.6 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 Garfield Heights, 3.8 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Newburgh Heights: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 204° SSW, the direction of WJW (Fox), 6.6 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 26 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 Newburgh Heights, OH?
ABC is on channel 5 from WEWS-TV, broadcasting from 6.0 miles SSW of Newburgh Heights. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CBS in Newburgh Heights, OH?
CBS is on channel 19 from WOIO, broadcasting from 5.7 miles SSW of Newburgh Heights. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in Newburgh Heights, OH?
NBC is on channel 3 from WKYC, broadcasting from 4.6 miles SSW of Newburgh Heights. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is Fox in Newburgh Heights, OH?
Fox is on channel 8 from WJW, broadcasting from 6.6 miles SSW of Newburgh Heights. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CW in Newburgh Heights, OH?
CW is on channel 55 from WBNX-TV, broadcasting from 4.9 miles SSW of Newburgh Heights. Estimated signal: strong.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Newburgh Heights?
40 transmitters within 70 miles of Newburgh Heights; around 26 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 Newburgh Heights?
Point your antenna SSW, at about 205°. The main network towers for Newburgh Heights sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Newburgh Heights?
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.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Newburgh Heights?
WVIZ is only 4.6 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 Newburgh Heights?
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 Newburgh Heights; signal estimates ignore terrain.