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.
Network channels in Richville
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IONWVPX-TVION | 23 | 22 mi | 344° NNW | Strong | Akron, OH |
| FOXWJWFox | 8 | 44 mi | 344° NNW | Weak | Cleveland, OH |
| ABCWEWS-TVABC | 5 | 45 mi | 344° NNW | Good | Cleveland, OH |
| CWWBNX-TVCW | 55 | 45 mi | 346° NNW | Good | Akron, OH |
| UNIWQHS-DTUnivision | 61 | 45 mi | 345° NNW | Good | Cleveland, OH |
| TLMWTCL-LDTelemundo | 6 | 45 mi | 344° NNW | Poor | Cleveland, OH |
| CBSWOIOCBS | 19 | 45 mi | 344° NNW | Fair | Shaker Heights, OH |
| NBCWKYCNBC | 3 | 45 mi | 346° NNW | Good | Cleveland, OH |
| ABCWYTVABC | 33 | 48 mi | 64° ENE | Good | Youngstown, OH |
| FOXWYFX-LDFox | 62 | 48 mi | 64° ENE | Poor | Youngstown, OH |
| FOXWKBN-TVFox | 27.2 | 48 mi | 64° ENE | Good | Youngstown, OH |
| CWWFMJ-TVCW | 21.2 | 49 mi | 62° ENE | Good | Youngstown, OH |
| FOXWTOV-TVFox | 9.2 | 53 mi | 122° ESE | Weak | Steubenville, OH |
| ABCWTRF-TVABC | 7.3 | 61 mi | 141° SE | Weak | Wheeling, WV |
| FOXWHIZ-TVFox | 18.2 | 63 mi | 205° SSW | Poor | Zanesville, 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.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIVN-LDLow power | 6.2 mi | 224° SW | Fair | Massilon, OH |
| WOHZ-CDClass A | 15 mi | 49° NE | Fair | Canton, OH |
| W27DG-DLow power | 17 mi | 54° NE | Fair | Millersburg, OH |
| WIVD-LDLow power | 17 mi | 54° NE | Fair | Canton, OH |
| WIVM-LDLow power | 20 mi | 325° NW | Weak | Akron-Canton, OH |
| WDLI-TVFull power | 22 mi | 344° NNW | Strong | Canton, OH |
| W28FG-DLow power | 22 mi | 346° NNW | Fair | Akron, OH |
| WRLMFull power | 24 mi | 341° NNW | Good | Canton, OH |
| WEAOFull power | 24 mi | 341° NNW | Good | Akron, OH |
| W18EY-DLow power | 30 mi | 179° S | Poor | Canton, OH |
| WNEOFull power | 32 mi | 70° ENE | Good | Alliance, OH |
| WIVX-LDLow power | 42 mi | 340° NNW | Poor | Cleveland, OH |
| WQIZ-LDLow power | 44 mi | 270° W | Poor | Ashland, OH |
| WOCV-CDClass A | 45 mi | 346° NNW | Poor | Cleveland, OH |
| WRAP-LDLow power | 45 mi | 346° NNW | Poor | Cleveland, OH |
| WCDN-LDLow power | 45 mi | 346° NNW | Poor | Cleveland, OH |
| WUABFull power | 45 mi | 344° NNW | Fair | Lorain, OH |
| WVIZFull power | 45 mi | 346° NNW | Good | Cleveland, OH |
| WOUC-TVFull power | 47 mi | 168° SSE | Weak | Cambridge, OH |
| W13DP-DTranslator | 49 mi | 62° ENE | Poor | Youngstown, OH |
| WQDI-LDLow power | 52 mi | 348° NNW | Poor | Canton, OH |
| KONV-LDLow power | 52 mi | 348° NNW | Poor | Canton, OH |
| WUEK-LDLow power | 52 mi | 348° NNW | Poor | Canton, OH |
| WEKA-LDLow power | 52 mi | 348° NNW | Poor | Canton, OH |
| W18ES-DTranslator | 53 mi | 267° W | Poor | Mansfield, 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
- 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.
- Point it toward 64° ENE, the direction of WKBN-TV (Fox), 48 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 20 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 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.
TV channels in nearby Ohio cities
- Perry Heights3.1 mi
- Massillon3.9 mi
- Canton6.2 mi
- North Canton9.5 mi
- Canal Fulton11 mi
- Louisville13 mi
- Green13 mi
- New Franklin14 mi
- Dover16 mi
- Orrville16 mi
- Portage Lakes18 mi
- New Philadelphia18 mi
- Barberton19 mi
- Minerva20 mi
- Norton21 mi
- Rittman22 mi
- Alliance23 mi
- Akron23 mi
- Wadsworth23 mi
- Carrollton24 mi
- Tallmadge24 mi
- Wooster24 mi
- Copley26 mi
- Uhrichsville26 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 Richville; signal estimates ignore terrain.