TV channels & antenna towers in Richville, Ohio

Richville has 46 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 20 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WIVN-LD, 6.2 miles to the SW.

46TV transmitters within 70 miles
8networks over the air
6.2 mito the closest tower
3,324population

Network channels in Richville

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
IONWVPX-TVION23 22 mi344° NNW StrongAkron, OH
FOXWJWFox8 44 mi344° NNW WeakCleveland, OH
ABCWEWS-TVABC5 45 mi344° NNW GoodCleveland, OH
CWWBNX-TVCW55 45 mi346° NNW GoodAkron, OH
UNIWQHS-DTUnivision61 45 mi345° NNW GoodCleveland, OH
TLMWTCL-LDTelemundo6 45 mi344° NNW PoorCleveland, OH
CBSWOIOCBS19 45 mi344° NNW FairShaker Heights, OH
NBCWKYCNBC3 45 mi346° NNW GoodCleveland, OH
ABCWYTVABC33 48 mi64° ENE GoodYoungstown, OH
FOXWYFX-LDFox62 48 mi64° ENE PoorYoungstown, OH
FOXWKBN-TVFox27.2 48 mi64° ENE GoodYoungstown, OH
CWWFMJ-TVCW21.2 49 mi62° ENE GoodYoungstown, OH
FOXWTOV-TVFox9.2 53 mi122° ESE WeakSteubenville, OH
ABCWTRF-TVABC7.3 61 mi141° SE WeakWheeling, WV
FOXWHIZ-TVFox18.2 63 mi205° SSW PoorZanesville, OH

Over-the-air TV in Richville

Richville is a town of about 3,320 people in Ohio. There are 46 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 22 full-power, 2 Class A, 18 low-power and 4 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 20 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 13 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 10 transmitters are within 25 miles, 6 between 25 and 45 miles, and 30 farther out. Five of the 15 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 21.2 (WFMJ-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). 9 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 Richville

The main network towers around Richville are in different directions: ABC 344° NNW (45 mi), CBS 344° NNW (45 mi), NBC 346° NNW (45 mi) and Fox 64° ENE (48 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Six network stations, WJW, WEWS-TV, WBNX-TV, WQHS-DT and WOIO and others, transmit from the same tower site about 44 miles north of Richville (344° NNW). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 9 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Richville at fair strength or better, 67% arrive from the north; the rest are spread across one other direction.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Richville

The farthest main network tower for Richville is WKBN-TV (Fox), 48 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

At this distance a low-noise preamplifier mounted on the mast, right below the antenna, helps more than an amplifier near the TV. It boosts the signal before cable loss eats into it. See the amplifier guide.

Other stations near Richville

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 31; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WIVN-LDLow power6.2 mi 224° SWFairMassilon, OH
WOHZ-CDClass A15 mi 49° NEFairCanton, OH
W27DG-DLow power17 mi 54° NEFairMillersburg, OH
WIVD-LDLow power17 mi 54° NEFairCanton, OH
WIVM-LDLow power20 mi 325° NWWeakAkron-Canton, OH
WDLI-TVFull power22 mi 344° NNWStrongCanton, OH
W28FG-DLow power22 mi 346° NNWFairAkron, OH
WRLMFull power24 mi 341° NNWGoodCanton, OH
WEAOFull power24 mi 341° NNWGoodAkron, OH
W18EY-DLow power30 mi 179° SPoorCanton, OH
WNEOFull power32 mi 70° ENEGoodAlliance, OH
WIVX-LDLow power42 mi 340° NNWPoorCleveland, OH
WQIZ-LDLow power44 mi 270° WPoorAshland, OH
WOCV-CDClass A45 mi 346° NNWPoorCleveland, OH
WRAP-LDLow power45 mi 346° NNWPoorCleveland, OH
WCDN-LDLow power45 mi 346° NNWPoorCleveland, OH
WUABFull power45 mi 344° NNWFairLorain, OH
WVIZFull power45 mi 346° NNWGoodCleveland, OH
WOUC-TVFull power47 mi 168° SSEWeakCambridge, OH
W13DP-DTranslator49 mi 62° ENEPoorYoungstown, OH
WQDI-LDLow power52 mi 348° NNWPoorCanton, OH
KONV-LDLow power52 mi 348° NNWPoorCanton, OH
WUEK-LDLow power52 mi 348° NNWPoorCanton, OH
WEKA-LDLow power52 mi 348° NNWPoorCanton, OH
W18ES-DTranslator53 mi 267° WPoorMansfield, OH

How Richville compares with the rest of Ohio

With 20 stations at fair strength or better, Richville ranks 219th of 686 places in Ohio: more than the typical Ohio town (18). Its nearest major network tower is 22 miles away, against a state median of 16 miles.

15% of Ohio's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna. The nearest larger city is Massillon, 3.9 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Richville: step by step

  1. Mount an outdoor antenna on the roof or a mast, as high as you can safely get it, with a clear view toward the towers.
  2. Point it toward 64° ENE, the direction of WKBN-TV (Fox), 48 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 20 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 Richville, OH?

ABC is on channel 5 from WEWS-TV, broadcasting from 45 miles NNW of Richville. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Richville, OH?

CBS is on channel 19 from WOIO, broadcasting from 45 miles NNW of Richville. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in Richville, OH?

NBC is on channel 3 from WKYC, broadcasting from 45 miles NNW of Richville. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Richville, OH?

Fox is on channel 27.2 from WKBN-TV, broadcasting from 48 miles ENE of Richville. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Richville, OH?

CW is on channel 21.2 from WFMJ-TV, broadcasting from 49 miles ENE of Richville. Estimated signal: good.

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

46 transmitters within 70 miles of Richville; around 20 of them are likely to be receivable with outdoor directional 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 Richville?

The main network towers around Richville are in different directions: ABC 344° NNW (45 mi), CBS 344° NNW (45 mi), NBC 346° NNW (45 mi) and Fox 64° ENE (48 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

What kind of antenna do I need in Richville?

Outdoor directional antenna (45–70 miles). Some major towers are a long way off. Mount a directional antenna on the roof or a mast and aim it with the bearings below. The towers are spread over about 80° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Richville?

At this distance a low-noise preamplifier mounted on the mast, right below the antenna, helps more than an amplifier near the TV. It boosts the signal before cable loss eats into it. See the amplifier guide.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Richville?

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 Richville; signal estimates ignore terrain.