TV channels & antenna towers in Obetz, Ohio

Obetz has 25 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 18 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WWHO (CW), 5.5 miles to the NW.

25TV transmitters within 70 miles
7networks over the air
5.5 mito the closest tower
4,761population

Network channels in Obetz

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
CWWWHOCW53 5.5 mi317° NW StrongChillicothe, OH
TLMWQMC-LDTelemundo23.3 5.5 mi317° NW GoodColumbus, OH
ABCWSYXABC6 5.5 mi317° NW StrongColumbus, OH
NBCWCMH-TVNBC4 7.6 mi327° NNW StrongColumbus, OH
CBSWBNS-TVCBS10 7.6 mi327° NNW StrongColumbus, OH
IONWCPX-LDION38 12 mi360° N GoodColumbus, OH
FOXWHIZ-TVFox18.2 51 mi86° E FairZanesville, OH
CBSWHIO-TVCBS7 70 mi262° W WeakDayton, OH

Over-the-air TV in Obetz

Obetz, Ohio has a population of about 4,760. There are 25 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 12 full-power, 6 Class A, 6 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 18 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 13 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 16 transmitters are within 25 miles, 1 between 25 and 45 miles, and 8 farther 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 38 (WCPX-LD) and Telemundo on channel 23.3 (WQMC-LD). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (good signal). 6 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 Obetz

Point your antenna NW, at about 324°. The main network towers for Obetz sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Two network stations, WWHO and WSYX, transmit from the same tower site about 5.5 miles northwest of Obetz (317° NW). That one direction covers every station on the site.

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

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Obetz

The farthest main network tower for Obetz is WCMH-TV (NBC), 7.6 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here.

WHIZ-TV (Fox), 51 miles east, 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.

WWHO is only 5.5 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 Obetz

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WDEM-CDClass A5.5 mi 317° NWGoodColumbus, OH
WTTEFull power5.5 mi 317° NWStrongColumbus, OH
WSFJ-TVFull power7.6 mi 327° NNWGoodLondon, OH
WCLL-CDClass A7.6 mi 327° NNWGoodColumbus, OH
W17EB-DLow power7.6 mi 327° NNWGoodColumbus, OH
WGCT-CDClass A7.6 mi 327° NNWFairColumbus, OH
WCSN-LDLow power10 mi 339° NNWGoodColumbus, OH
WOOH-LDLow power16 mi 306° NWFairZanesville, OH
WCBZ-CDClass A16 mi 354° NFairColumbus, OH
WOSU-TVFull power19 mi 4° NStrongColumbus, OH
WOCB-CDClass A30 mi 350° NFairMarion, OH
WXCB-CDClass A52 mi 349° NPoorDelaware, OH
WOUB-TVFull power58 mi 132° SEWeakAthens, OH
W18ES-DTranslator62 mi 23° NNEPoorMansfield, OH
WMFD-TVFull power64 mi 16° NNEPoorMansfield, OH
WQIZ-LDLow power69 mi 29° NNEPoorAshland, OH
WPTDFull power70 mi 261° WWeakDayton, OH

How Obetz compares with the rest of Ohio

With 18 stations at fair strength or better, Obetz ranks 294th of 686 places in Ohio: the same as the typical Ohio town (18). Its nearest major network tower is 5.5 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 Columbus, 6.2 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Obetz: 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 327° NNW, the direction of WCMH-TV (NBC), 7.6 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 18 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 Obetz, OH?

ABC is on channel 6 from WSYX, broadcasting from 5.5 miles NW of Obetz. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Obetz, OH?

CBS is on channel 10 from WBNS-TV, broadcasting from 7.6 miles NNW of Obetz. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Obetz, OH?

NBC is on channel 4 from WCMH-TV, broadcasting from 7.6 miles NNW of Obetz. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Obetz, OH?

Fox is on channel 18.2 from WHIZ-TV, broadcasting from 51 miles E of Obetz. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CW in Obetz, OH?

CW is on channel 53 from WWHO, broadcasting from 5.5 miles NW of Obetz. Estimated signal: strong.

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

25 transmitters within 70 miles of Obetz; around 18 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 Obetz?

Point your antenna NW, at about 324°. The main network towers for Obetz sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Obetz?

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 51 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Obetz?

WHIZ-TV (Fox), 51 miles east, 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 Obetz?

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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