TV channels & antenna towers in South Canal, Ohio
South Canal has 44 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 21 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WNEO, 19 miles to the SSE.
Network channels in South Canal
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CWWFMJ-TVCW | 21.2 | 19 mi | 110° ESE | Strong | Youngstown, OH |
| ABCWYTVABC | 33 | 20 mi | 115° ESE | Strong | Youngstown, OH |
| FOXWYFX-LDFox | 62 | 20 mi | 115° ESE | Fair | Youngstown, OH |
| FOXWKBN-TVFox | 27.2 | 20 mi | 115° ESE | Strong | Youngstown, OH |
| IONWVPX-TVION | 23 | 33 mi | 255° WSW | Good | Akron, OH |
| NBCWKYCNBC | 3 | 39 mi | 292° WNW | Good | Cleveland, OH |
| CWWBNX-TVCW | 55 | 39 mi | 291° WNW | Good | Akron, OH |
| UNIWQHS-DTUnivision | 61 | 40 mi | 291° WNW | Good | Cleveland, OH |
| FOXWJWFox | 8 | 40 mi | 289° WNW | Fair | Cleveland, OH |
| ABCWEWS-TVABC | 5 | 40 mi | 290° WNW | Good | Cleveland, OH |
| TLMWTCL-LDTelemundo | 6 | 41 mi | 290° WNW | Poor | Cleveland, OH |
| CBSWOIOCBS | 19 | 41 mi | 290° WNW | Fair | Shaker Heights, OH |
| FOXWTOV-TVFox | 9.2 | 61 mi | 161° SSE | Weak | Steubenville, OH |
| CBSKDKA-TVCBS | 2 | 69 mi | 133° SE | Weak | Pittsburgh, PA |
| FOXWPGH-TVFox | 53 | 70 mi | 132° SE | Weak | Pittsburgh, PA |
| CWWPNTCW | 22 | 70 mi | 132° SE | Weak | Pittsburgh, PA |
Over-the-air TV in South Canal
With roughly 1,100 residents, South Canal is a small community in Ohio. Our map shows 44 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 21 full-power, 4 Class A, 16 low-power and 3 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 21 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 13 at good or strong strength.
9 of them are within 25 miles of South Canal, 26 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 9 are more than 45 miles out. Five of the 16 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 33 (WYTV), 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). 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 South Canal
The main network towers around South Canal are in different directions: ABC 115° ESE (20 mi), CBS 290° WNW (41 mi), NBC 292° WNW (39 mi) and Fox 115° ESE (20 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.
Six network stations, WKYC, WBNX-TV, WQHS-DT, WJW and WEWS-TV and others, transmit from the same tower site about 39 miles west of South Canal (292° WNW). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.
Of the 10 full-power and Class A network signals that reach South Canal at fair strength or better, 70% arrive from the west; the rest are spread across two other directions.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from South Canal, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for South Canal
The farthest main network tower for South Canal is WOIO (CBS), 41 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.
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 South Canal
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 28; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WNEOFull power | 19 mi | 168° SSE | Good | Alliance, OH |
| W13DP-DTranslator | 19 mi | 110° ESE | Weak | Youngstown, OH |
| W27DG-DLow power | 22 mi | 211° SSW | Fair | Millersburg, OH |
| WIVD-LDLow power | 22 mi | 211° SSW | Fair | Canton, OH |
| WOHZ-CDClass A | 25 mi | 217° SW | Fair | Canton, OH |
| W30EI-DLow power | 29 mi | 82° E | Fair | Sharon, PA |
| W28FG-DLow power | 32 mi | 256° WSW | Weak | Akron, OH |
| WDLI-TVFull power | 33 mi | 255° WSW | Good | Canton, OH |
| WRLMFull power | 34 mi | 259° W | Good | Canton, OH |
| WEAOFull power | 34 mi | 259° W | Good | Akron, OH |
| W34FP-DTranslator | 36 mi | 355° N | Weak | Eastlake, OH |
| WIVM-LDLow power | 39 mi | 250° WSW | Poor | Akron-Canton, OH |
| WVIZFull power | 39 mi | 292° WNW | Good | Cleveland, OH |
| WOCV-CDClass A | 39 mi | 291° WNW | Weak | Cleveland, OH |
| WRAP-LDLow power | 39 mi | 291° WNW | Poor | Cleveland, OH |
| WCDN-LDLow power | 39 mi | 291° WNW | Poor | Cleveland, OH |
| W13DS-DTranslator | 40 mi | 356° N | Poor | Cleveland, OH |
| WUABFull power | 41 mi | 290° WNW | Fair | Lorain, OH |
| WIVX-LDLow power | 41 mi | 284° WNW | Poor | Cleveland, OH |
| WQDI-LDLow power | 42 mi | 301° WNW | Poor | Canton, OH |
| KONV-LDLow power | 42 mi | 301° WNW | Poor | Canton, OH |
| WUEK-LDLow power | 42 mi | 301° WNW | Poor | Canton, OH |
| WEKA-LDLow power | 42 mi | 301° WNW | Poor | Canton, OH |
| WIVN-LDLow power | 45 mi | 222° SW | Poor | Massilon, OH |
| WJMB-CDClass A | 60 mi | 107° ESE | Poor | Butler, PA |
How South Canal compares with the rest of Ohio
With 21 stations at fair strength or better, South Canal ranks 181st of 686 places in Ohio: more than the typical Ohio town (18). Its nearest major network tower is 19 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 Warren, 9.7 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in South Canal: 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 290° WNW, the direction of WOIO (CBS), 41 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 21 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 South Canal, OH?
ABC is on channel 33 from WYTV, broadcasting from 20 miles ESE of South Canal. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CBS in South Canal, OH?
CBS is on channel 19 from WOIO, broadcasting from 41 miles WNW of South Canal. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is NBC in South Canal, OH?
NBC is on channel 3 from WKYC, broadcasting from 39 miles WNW of South Canal. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in South Canal, OH?
Fox is on channel 27.2 from WKBN-TV, broadcasting from 20 miles ESE of South Canal. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CW in South Canal, OH?
CW is on channel 21.2 from WFMJ-TV, broadcasting from 19 miles ESE of South Canal. Estimated signal: strong.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in South Canal?
44 transmitters within 70 miles of South Canal; around 21 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 South Canal?
The main network towers around South Canal are in different directions: ABC 115° ESE (20 mi), CBS 290° WNW (41 mi), NBC 292° WNW (39 mi) and Fox 115° ESE (20 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.
What kind of antenna do I need in South Canal?
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 177° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in South Canal?
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 South Canal?
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
- Warren9.7 mi
- Champion Heights11 mi
- Niles12 mi
- Austintown13 mi
- Ravenna13 mi
- Howland Center14 mi
- Girard15 mi
- Canfield16 mi
- Cortland17 mi
- Youngstown18 mi
- Alliance19 mi
- Streetsboro19 mi
- Kent19 mi
- Boardman20 mi
- Middlefield20 mi
- Salem20 mi
- Aurora21 mi
- Campbell21 mi
- Struthers22 mi
- Hubbard22 mi
- Stow24 mi
- Munroe Falls24 mi
- Hudson24 mi
- Tallmadge24 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 South Canal; signal estimates ignore terrain.