TV channels & antenna towers in Piqua, Ohio

Piqua has 38 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 10 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WAMS-CD (ABC), 18 miles to the NNW.

Open Piqua in the live finder

38TV transmitters within 70 miles

7networks over the air

18 mito the closest tower

20,790population

Network channels in Piqua

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
ABCWAMS-CDABC	35	18 mi	340° NNW	Fair	Minster/New Bremen, OH
CBSWHIO-TVCBS	7	28 mi	181° S	Good	Dayton, OH
ABCWKEFABC	22	29 mi	181° S	Good	Dayton, OH
NBCWDTNNBC	2	29 mi	181° S	Good	Dayton, OH
IONWKOI-TVION	43	29 mi	181° S	Good	Richmond, IN
CWWBDTCW	26	29 mi	181° S	Good	Springfield, OH
FOXWLIOFox	8.2	44 mi	8° N	Fair	Lima, OH
ABCWOHL-CDABC	35	44 mi	8° N	Poor	Lima, OH
NBCWCMH-TVNBC	4	65 mi	100° E	Weak	Columbus, OH
CBSWBNS-TVCBS	10	65 mi	100° E	Weak	Columbus, OH
CWWWHOCW	53	66 mi	102° ESE	Weak	Chillicothe, OH
TLMWQMC-LDTelemundo	23.3	66 mi	102° ESE	Poor	Columbus, OH
ABCWSYXABC	6	66 mi	102° ESE	Weak	Columbus, OH
IONWCPX-LDION	38	69 mi	95° E	Poor	Columbus, OH

Over-the-air TV in Piqua

Piqua, Ohio has a population of about 20,800. Our map shows 38 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 18 full-power, 9 Class A, 10 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 10 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 7 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 1 transmitter is within 25 miles, 16 between 25 and 45 miles, and 21 farther out. Five of the 14 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 22 (WKEF), CBS on channel 7 (WHIO-TV), NBC on channel 2 (WDTN), Fox on channel 8.2 (WLIO), CW on channel 26 (WBDT), ION on channel 43 (WKOI-TV) and Telemundo on channel 23.3 (WQMC-LD). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (very weak 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 Piqua

The main network towers around Piqua are in different directions: ABC 181° S (29 mi), CBS 181° S (28 mi), NBC 181° S (29 mi) and Fox 8° N (44 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Five network stations, WHIO-TV, WKEF, WDTN, WKOI-TV and WBDT, transmit from the same tower site about 28 miles south of Piqua (181° S). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 7 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Piqua at fair strength or better, 71% arrive from the south; the rest are spread across one other direction.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Piqua

The farthest main network tower for Piqua is WLIO (Fox), 44 miles away with a fair 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.

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 Piqua

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WRGT-TVFull power	29 mi	181° S	Good	Dayton, OH
WLWD-LDLow power	29 mi	181° S	Weak	Dayton, OH
WZCD-LDLow power	29 mi	181° S	Fair	Dayton, OH
WRCX-LDLow power	29 mi	181° S	Weak	Dayton, OH
WPTDFull power	29 mi	181° S	Good	Dayton, OH
W25FI-DTranslator	32 mi	333° NNW	Weak	Maplewood, OH
WOHW-LDLow power	34 mi	329° NNW	Weak	Lima, OH
WTLWFull power	43 mi	4° N	Weak	Lima, OH
WTLW-CDClass A	43 mi	4° N	Weak	Lima, OH
WOOH-LDLow power	56 mi	99° E	Poor	Zanesville, OH
WIPBFull power	61 mi	267° W	Weak	Muncie, IN
WOCB-CDClass A	64 mi	79° E	Poor	Marion, OH
WCSN-LDLow power	65 mi	97° E	Poor	Columbus, OH
WNHO-LDLow power	65 mi	329° NNW	Poor	Fort Wayne, IN
WSFJ-TVFull power	65 mi	100° E	Poor	London, OH
WCLL-CDClass A	65 mi	100° E	Poor	Columbus, OH
W17EB-DLow power	65 mi	100° E	Poor	Columbus, OH
WGCT-CDClass A	65 mi	100° E	Poor	Columbus, OH
WDEM-CDClass A	66 mi	102° ESE	Poor	Columbus, OH
WTTEFull power	66 mi	102° ESE	Weak	Columbus, OH
WCBZ-CDClass A	67 mi	91° E	Poor	Columbus, OH
WXCB-CDClass A	67 mi	61° ENE	Poor	Delaware, OH
WSTR-TVFull power	67 mi	193° SSW	Weak	Cincinnati, OH
WOSU-TVFull power	70 mi	89° E	Weak	Columbus, OH

How Piqua compares with the rest of Ohio

With 10 stations at fair strength or better, Piqua ranks 621st of 686 places in Ohio: fewer than the typical Ohio town (18). Its nearest major network tower is 18 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 Dayton, 27 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Piqua: 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 8° N, the direction of WLIO (Fox), 44 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 10 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 Piqua, OH?

ABC is on channel 22 from WKEF, broadcasting from 29 miles S of Piqua. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Piqua, OH?

CBS is on channel 7 from WHIO-TV, broadcasting from 28 miles S of Piqua. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Piqua, OH?

NBC is on channel 2 from WDTN, broadcasting from 29 miles S of Piqua. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Piqua, OH?

Fox is on channel 8.2 from WLIO, broadcasting from 44 miles N of Piqua. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CW in Piqua, OH?

CW is on channel 26 from WBDT, broadcasting from 29 miles S of Piqua. Estimated signal: good.

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

38 transmitters within 70 miles of Piqua; around 10 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 Piqua?

What kind of antenna do I need in Piqua?

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 173° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Piqua?

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 Piqua?

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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