TV channels & antenna towers in Richmond Heights, Ohio
Richmond Heights has 38 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 25 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WQDI-LD, 10 miles to the WSW.
Network channels in Richmond Heights
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NBCWKYCNBC | 3 | 15 mi | 219° SW | Strong | Cleveland, OH |
| CWWBNX-TVCW | 55 | 15 mi | 219° SW | Strong | Akron, OH |
| UNIWQHS-DTUnivision | 61 | 15 mi | 220° SW | Strong | Cleveland, OH |
| TLMWTCL-LDTelemundo | 6 | 16 mi | 222° SW | Fair | Cleveland, OH |
| CBSWOIOCBS | 19 | 16 mi | 222° SW | Good | Shaker Heights, OH |
| ABCWEWS-TVABC | 5 | 16 mi | 221° SW | Strong | Cleveland, OH |
| FOXWJWFox | 8 | 17 mi | 219° SW | Fair | Cleveland, OH |
| IONWVPX-TVION | 23 | 35 mi | 187° S | Good | Akron, OH |
| CWWFMJ-TVCW | 21.2 | 56 mi | 126° SE | Fair | Youngstown, OH |
| ABCWYTVABC | 33 | 56 mi | 127° SE | Good | Youngstown, OH |
| FOXWYFX-LDFox | 62 | 56 mi | 127° SE | Poor | Youngstown, OH |
| FOXWKBN-TVFox | 27.2 | 56 mi | 127° SE | Good | Youngstown, OH |
Over-the-air TV in Richmond Heights
Richmond Heights is a city of about 10,500 people in Ohio. There are 38 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 17 full-power, 2 Class A, 16 low-power and 3 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 25 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 13 at good or strong strength.
17 of them are within 25 miles of Richmond Heights, 8 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 13 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.
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). 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 Richmond Heights
Point your antenna SW, at about 221°. The main network towers for Richmond 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 15 miles southwest of Richmond Heights (219° SW). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.
Of the 10 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Richmond Heights at fair strength or better, 60% 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 Richmond Heights, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Richmond Heights
The farthest main network tower for Richmond Heights is WEWS-TV (ABC), 16 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here.
WKBN-TV (Fox), 56 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.
WKYC is only 15 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 Richmond Heights
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 26; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WQDI-LDLow power | 10 mi | 243° WSW | Fair | Canton, OH |
| KONV-LDLow power | 10 mi | 243° WSW | Fair | Canton, OH |
| WUEK-LDLow power | 10 mi | 243° WSW | Fair | Canton, OH |
| WEKA-LDLow power | 10 mi | 243° WSW | Fair | Canton, OH |
| WVIZFull power | 15 mi | 219° SW | Good | Cleveland, OH |
| WOCV-CDClass A | 15 mi | 219° SW | Fair | Cleveland, OH |
| WRAP-LDLow power | 15 mi | 219° SW | Fair | Cleveland, OH |
| WCDN-LDLow power | 15 mi | 219° SW | Weak | Cleveland, OH |
| WUABFull power | 16 mi | 222° SW | Good | Lorain, OH |
| WIVX-LDLow power | 21 mi | 219° SW | Fair | Cleveland, OH |
| W34FP-DTranslator | 26 mi | 68° ENE | Fair | Eastlake, OH |
| W13DS-DTranslator | 28 mi | 60° ENE | Poor | Cleveland, OH |
| WRLMFull power | 33 mi | 191° S | Good | Canton, OH |
| WEAOFull power | 33 mi | 191° S | Good | Akron, OH |
| W28FG-DLow power | 34 mi | 186° S | Weak | Akron, OH |
| WDLI-TVFull power | 35 mi | 187° S | Good | Canton, OH |
| WIVM-LDLow power | 40 mi | 194° SSW | Poor | Akron-Canton, OH |
| WOHZ-CDClass A | 47 mi | 165° SSE | Poor | Canton, OH |
| W27DG-DLow power | 48 mi | 161° SSE | Poor | Millersburg, OH |
| WIVD-LDLow power | 48 mi | 161° SSE | Poor | Canton, OH |
| WNEOFull power | 54 mi | 145° SE | Fair | Alliance, OH |
| W13DP-DTranslator | 56 mi | 126° SE | Poor | Youngstown, OH |
| WGGN-TVFull power | 59 mi | 236° WSW | Poor | Sandusky, OH |
| WIVN-LDLow power | 60 mi | 183° S | Poor | Massilon, OH |
| W30EI-DLow power | 60 mi | 111° ESE | Poor | Sharon, PA |
How Richmond Heights compares with the rest of Ohio
With 25 stations at fair strength or better, Richmond Heights ranks 51st of 686 places in Ohio: more than the typical Ohio town (18). Its nearest major network tower is 15 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 South Euclid, 2.1 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Richmond 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 221° SW, the direction of WEWS-TV (ABC), 16 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 25 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 Richmond Heights, OH?
ABC is on channel 5 from WEWS-TV, broadcasting from 16 miles SW of Richmond Heights. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CBS in Richmond Heights, OH?
CBS is on channel 19 from WOIO, broadcasting from 16 miles SW of Richmond Heights. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in Richmond Heights, OH?
NBC is on channel 3 from WKYC, broadcasting from 15 miles SW of Richmond Heights. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is Fox in Richmond Heights, OH?
Fox is on channel 27.2 from WKBN-TV, broadcasting from 56 miles SE of Richmond Heights. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CW in Richmond Heights, OH?
CW is on channel 55 from WBNX-TV, broadcasting from 15 miles SW of Richmond Heights. Estimated signal: strong.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Richmond Heights?
38 transmitters within 70 miles of Richmond Heights; around 25 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 Richmond Heights?
Point your antenna SW, at about 221°. The main network towers for Richmond Heights sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Richmond 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. Picking up Fox from up to 56 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Richmond Heights?
WKBN-TV (Fox), 56 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 Richmond 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.
TV channels in nearby Ohio cities
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- South Euclid2.1 mi
- Lyndhurst2.5 mi
- Euclid2.9 mi
- Collinwood3.1 mi
- Cleveland Heights3.3 mi
- Mayfield Heights3.6 mi
- East Cleveland3.8 mi
- University Heights4.1 mi
- Wickliffe4.7 mi
- Shaker Heights5.6 mi
- Pepper Pike5.7 mi
- Willoughby Hills5.7 mi
- Glenville5.7 mi
- Willowick5.9 mi
- Beachwood6.1 mi
- Hough7.1 mi
- Eastlake7.6 mi
- Willoughby8.0 mi
- Warrensville Heights8.2 mi
- Kirtland9.3 mi
- Bedford Heights9.4 mi
- Maple Heights9.9 mi
- Cleveland10 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 Richmond Heights; signal estimates ignore terrain.