TV channels & antenna towers in Sebring, Ohio
Sebring has 58 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 24 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WNEO, 5.8 miles to the ESE.
Network channels in Sebring
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABCWYTVABC | 33 | 22 mi | 65° ENE | Strong | Youngstown, OH |
| FOXWYFX-LDFox | 62 | 22 mi | 65° ENE | Fair | Youngstown, OH |
| FOXWKBN-TVFox | 27.2 | 22 mi | 65° ENE | Strong | Youngstown, OH |
| CWWFMJ-TVCW | 21.2 | 23 mi | 61° ENE | Good | Youngstown, OH |
| IONWVPX-TVION | 23 | 31 mi | 287° WNW | Good | Akron, OH |
| FOXWTOV-TVFox | 9.2 | 45 mi | 152° SSE | Fair | Steubenville, OH |
| NBCWKYCNBC | 3 | 47 mi | 313° NW | Good | Cleveland, OH |
| FOXWJWFox | 8 | 47 mi | 310° NW | Weak | Cleveland, OH |
| CWWBNX-TVCW | 55 | 47 mi | 312° NW | Good | Akron, OH |
| UNIWQHS-DTUnivision | 61 | 48 mi | 312° NW | Good | Cleveland, OH |
| ABCWEWS-TVABC | 5 | 48 mi | 311° NW | Good | Cleveland, OH |
| TLMWTCL-LDTelemundo | 6 | 48 mi | 311° NW | Poor | Cleveland, OH |
| CBSWOIOCBS | 19 | 48 mi | 311° NW | Fair | Shaker Heights, OH |
| CBSKDKA-TVCBS | 2 | 60 mi | 119° ESE | Fair | Pittsburgh, PA |
| FOXWPGH-TVFox | 53 | 61 mi | 119° ESE | Fair | Pittsburgh, PA |
| CWWPNTCW | 22 | 61 mi | 119° ESE | Fair | Pittsburgh, PA |
| ABCWTRF-TVABC | 7.3 | 61 mi | 167° SSE | Weak | Wheeling, WV |
| NBCWPXINBC | 11 | 62 mi | 121° ESE | Fair | Pittsburgh, PA |
| IONWINP-TVION | 16 | 64 mi | 120° ESE | Weak | Pittsburgh, PA |
Over-the-air TV in Sebring
Sebring is a town of about 4,270 people in Ohio. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 58 licensed TV transmitters: 26 full-power, 8 Class A, 20 low-power and 4 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 24 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 15 at good or strong strength.
By distance, 9 transmitters are within 25 miles, 8 between 25 and 45 miles, and 41 farther out. Five of the 19 network stations in range are licensed to Cleveland, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Cleveland's stations.
The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 33 (WYTV), CBS on channel 2 (KDKA-TV), 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 Sebring
Point your antenna ENE, at about 65°. The main network towers for Sebring sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Three network stations, WYTV, WKBN-TV and WFMJ-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 22 miles northeast of Sebring (65° ENE). That one direction covers every station on the site.
Of the 14 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Sebring at fair strength or better, 36% arrive from the southeast; the rest are spread across three other directions.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Sebring, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Sebring
The farthest main network tower for Sebring is WKBN-TV (Fox), 22 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here.
KDKA-TV (CBS), 60 miles southeast and WKYC (NBC), 47 miles northwest, are the exception: the nearest listed affiliates of those networks are 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 those.
WNEO is only 5.8 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 Sebring
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 39; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WNEOFull power | 5.8 mi | 101° ESE | Strong | Alliance, OH |
| W27DG-DLow power | 10 mi | 261° W | Good | Millersburg, OH |
| WIVD-LDLow power | 10 mi | 261° W | Good | Canton, OH |
| WOHZ-CDClass A | 13 mi | 260° W | Fair | Canton, OH |
| W13DP-DTranslator | 23 mi | 61° ENE | Weak | Youngstown, OH |
| W28FG-DLow power | 31 mi | 289° WNW | Weak | Akron, OH |
| WDLI-TVFull power | 31 mi | 287° WNW | Good | Canton, OH |
| WIVN-LDLow power | 33 mi | 240° WSW | Poor | Massilon, OH |
| WRLMFull power | 34 mi | 289° WNW | Good | Canton, OH |
| WEAOFull power | 34 mi | 289° WNW | Good | Akron, OH |
| WIVM-LDLow power | 35 mi | 277° W | Poor | Akron-Canton, OH |
| W30EI-DLow power | 38 mi | 54° NE | Weak | Sharon, PA |
| WVIZFull power | 47 mi | 313° NW | Good | Cleveland, OH |
| WIVX-LDLow power | 47 mi | 306° NW | Poor | Cleveland, OH |
| WOCV-CDClass A | 47 mi | 312° NW | Poor | Cleveland, OH |
| WRAP-LDLow power | 47 mi | 312° NW | Poor | Cleveland, OH |
| WCDN-LDLow power | 47 mi | 312° NW | Poor | Cleveland, OH |
| WUABFull power | 48 mi | 311° NW | Fair | Lorain, OH |
| W18EY-DLow power | 48 mi | 209° SSW | Poor | Canton, OH |
| WQDI-LDLow power | 52 mi | 319° NW | Poor | Canton, OH |
| KONV-LDLow power | 52 mi | 319° NW | Poor | Canton, OH |
| WUEK-LDLow power | 52 mi | 319° NW | Poor | Canton, OH |
| WEKA-LDLow power | 52 mi | 319° NW | Poor | Canton, OH |
| W34FP-DTranslator | 53 mi | 358° N | Poor | Eastlake, OH |
| W17EF-DTranslator | 54 mi | 154° SSE | Poor | Wheeling, WV |
How Sebring compares with the rest of Ohio
With 24 stations at fair strength or better, Sebring ranks 80th 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.
27% of Ohio's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an indoor antenna. The nearest larger city is Alliance, 4.6 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Sebring: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 65° ENE, the direction of WKBN-TV (Fox), 22 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 24 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 Sebring, OH?
ABC is on channel 33 from WYTV, broadcasting from 22 miles ENE of Sebring. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CBS in Sebring, OH?
CBS is on channel 2 from KDKA-TV, broadcasting from 60 miles ESE of Sebring. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is NBC in Sebring, OH?
NBC is on channel 3 from WKYC, broadcasting from 47 miles NW of Sebring. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in Sebring, OH?
Fox is on channel 27.2 from WKBN-TV, broadcasting from 22 miles ENE of Sebring. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CW in Sebring, OH?
CW is on channel 21.2 from WFMJ-TV, broadcasting from 23 miles ENE of Sebring. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Sebring?
58 transmitters within 70 miles of Sebring; around 24 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 Sebring?
Point your antenna ENE, at about 65°. The main network towers for Sebring sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Sebring?
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 CBS and NBC from up to 60 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Sebring?
KDKA-TV (CBS), 60 miles southeast and WKYC (NBC), 47 miles northwest, are the exception: the nearest listed affiliates of those networks are 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 those.
Is there an app to find TV towers in Sebring?
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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- Salem8.6 mi
- Louisville14 mi
- Minerva14 mi
- Canfield15 mi
- Columbiana17 mi
- Austintown18 mi
- Boardman20 mi
- Ravenna20 mi
- North Canton20 mi
- Canton21 mi
- Niles22 mi
- Salineville23 mi
- Youngstown23 mi
- Girard23 mi
- Struthers23 mi
- Kent24 mi
- Warren24 mi
- Green24 mi
- Campbell24 mi
- Carrollton24 mi
- Tallmadge25 mi
- Perry Heights25 mi
- Munroe Falls27 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 Sebring; signal estimates ignore terrain.