TV channels & antenna towers in Perry, Ohio

Perry has 44 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 19 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is W13DS-D, 5.1 miles to the E.

44TV transmitters within 70 miles
8networks over the air
5.1 mito the closest tower
1,627population

Network channels in Perry

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
NBCWKYCNBC3 38 mi228° SW GoodCleveland, OH
CWWBNX-TVCW55 39 mi228° SW GoodAkron, OH
UNIWQHS-DTUnivision61 39 mi228° SW GoodCleveland, OH
TLMWTCL-LDTelemundo6 40 mi229° SW PoorCleveland, OH
CBSWOIOCBS19 40 mi229° SW FairShaker Heights, OH
ABCWEWS-TVABC5 40 mi228° SW GoodCleveland, OH
FOXWJWFox8 40 mi227° SW FairCleveland, OH
CWWFMJ-TVCW21.2 54 mi151° SSE GoodYoungstown, OH
IONWVPX-TVION23 54 mi206° SSW GoodAkron, OH
ABCWYTVABC33 55 mi152° SSE GoodYoungstown, OH
FOXWYFX-LDFox62 55 mi152° SSE PoorYoungstown, OH
FOXWKBN-TVFox27.2 55 mi152° SSE GoodYoungstown, OH
FOXWFXPFox66 58 mi70° ENE FairErie, PA
CWWJET-TVCW24.2 58 mi70° ENE FairErie, PA
NBCWICU-TVNBC12 59 mi71° ENE PoorErie, PA
CBSWSEE-TVCBS35 59 mi71° ENE WeakErie, PA

Over-the-air TV in Perry

With roughly 1,630 residents, Perry is a small community in Ohio. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 44 licensed TV transmitters: 21 full-power, 2 Class A, 18 low-power and 3 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 19 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 11 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 2 transmitters are within 25 miles, 17 between 25 and 45 miles, and 25 farther out. Five of the 16 network stations in range are licensed to Cleveland, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Cleveland's stations.

The strongest network signals here 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 (very weak signal) and Univision (good signal). 7 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 Perry

Point your antenna SW, at about 228°. The main network towers for Perry 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 38 miles southwest of Perry (228° SW). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 12 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Perry at fair strength or better, 58% 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 Perry, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Perry

The farthest main network tower for Perry is WEWS-TV (ABC), 40 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here.

WKBN-TV (Fox), 55 miles southeast, 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.

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 Perry

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.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
W13DS-DTranslator5.1 mi 92° EFairCleveland, OH
W34FP-DTranslator6.8 mi 134° SEGoodEastlake, OH
WQDI-LDLow power34 mi 236° SWWeakCanton, OH
KONV-LDLow power34 mi 236° SWWeakCanton, OH
WUEK-LDLow power34 mi 236° SWWeakCanton, OH
WEKA-LDLow power34 mi 236° SWWeakCanton, OH
WVIZFull power38 mi 228° SWGoodCleveland, OH
WOCV-CDClass A39 mi 228° SWWeakCleveland, OH
WRAP-LDLow power39 mi 228° SWPoorCleveland, OH
WCDN-LDLow power39 mi 228° SWPoorCleveland, OH
WUABFull power40 mi 229° SWFairLorain, OH
WIVX-LDLow power44 mi 227° SWPoorCleveland, OH
W30EI-DLow power52 mi 134° SEPoorSharon, PA
W28FG-DLow power53 mi 206° SSWPoorAkron, OH
WRLMFull power53 mi 209° SSWFairCanton, OH
WEAOFull power53 mi 209° SSWFairAkron, OH
W13DP-DTranslator54 mi 151° SSEPoorYoungstown, OH
WDLI-TVFull power54 mi 206° SSWGoodCanton, OH
WQLNFull power59 mi 70° ENEWeakErie, PA
W32DH-DLow power59 mi 71° ENEPoorErie, PA
W23FH-DLow power59 mi 71° ENEPoorNew Castle, PA
WXTM-LDLow power59 mi 71° ENEPoorErie, PA
W27DG-DLow power60 mi 183° SPoorMillersburg, OH
WIVD-LDLow power60 mi 183° SPoorCanton, OH
WEPA-LDLow power60 mi 66° ENEPoorErie, PA

How Perry compares with the rest of Ohio

With 19 stations at fair strength or better, Perry ranks 252nd of 686 places in Ohio: more than the typical Ohio town (18). Its nearest major network tower is 38 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 Mentor, 12 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Perry: 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 228° SW, the direction of WEWS-TV (ABC), 40 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 19 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 Perry, OH?

ABC is on channel 5 from WEWS-TV, broadcasting from 40 miles SW of Perry. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Perry, OH?

CBS is on channel 19 from WOIO, broadcasting from 40 miles SW of Perry. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in Perry, OH?

NBC is on channel 3 from WKYC, broadcasting from 38 miles SW of Perry. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Perry, OH?

Fox is on channel 27.2 from WKBN-TV, broadcasting from 55 miles SSE of Perry. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Perry, OH?

CW is on channel 55 from WBNX-TV, broadcasting from 39 miles SW of Perry. Estimated signal: good.

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

44 transmitters within 70 miles of Perry; around 19 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 Perry?

Point your antenna SW, at about 228°. The main network towers for Perry sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Perry?

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. Picking up Fox from up to 55 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Perry?

WKBN-TV (Fox), 55 miles southeast, 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 Perry?

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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