TV channels & antenna towers in Tallmadge, Ohio

Tallmadge has 42 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 W28FG-D, 7.8 miles to the WSW.

42TV transmitters within 70 miles
8networks over the air
7.8 mito the closest tower
17,512population

Network channels in Tallmadge

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
IONWVPX-TVION23 8.5 mi248° WSW StrongAkron, OH
FOXWJWFox8 23 mi322° NW FairCleveland, OH
NBCWKYCNBC3 23 mi327° NNW StrongCleveland, OH
CWWBNX-TVCW55 24 mi326° NW GoodAkron, OH
ABCWEWS-TVABC5 24 mi323° NW StrongCleveland, OH
UNIWQHS-DTUnivision61 24 mi325° NW GoodCleveland, OH
TLMWTCL-LDTelemundo6 24 mi323° NW FairCleveland, OH
CBSWOIOCBS19 24 mi323° NW FairShaker Heights, OH
ABCWYTVABC33 42 mi94° E GoodYoungstown, OH
FOXWYFX-LDFox62 42 mi94° E PoorYoungstown, OH
FOXWKBN-TVFox27.2 42 mi94° E GoodYoungstown, OH
CWWFMJ-TVCW21.2 42 mi92° E GoodYoungstown, OH
FOXWTOV-TVFox9.2 68 mi140° SE PoorSteubenville, OH

Over-the-air TV in Tallmadge

Tallmadge, Ohio has a population of about 17,500. Our map shows 42 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 19 full-power, 2 Class A, 17 low-power and 4 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 25 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 14 at good or strong strength.

22 of them are within 25 miles of Tallmadge, 11 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 9 are more than 45 miles out. Five of the 13 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 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 (good signal). 8 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 Tallmadge

The main network towers around Tallmadge are in different directions: ABC 323° NW (24 mi), CBS 323° NW (24 mi), NBC 327° NNW (23 mi) and Fox 94° E (42 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Six network stations, WJW, WKYC, WBNX-TV, WEWS-TV and WQHS-DT and others, transmit from the same tower site about 23 miles northwest of Tallmadge (322° NW). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 10 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Tallmadge at fair strength or better, 60% arrive from the northwest; the rest are spread across two other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Tallmadge

The farthest main network tower for Tallmadge is WKBN-TV (Fox), 42 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.

WDLI-TV is only 8.5 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 Tallmadge

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 29; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
W28FG-DLow power7.8 mi 251° WSWGoodAkron, OH
WDLI-TVFull power8.5 mi 248° WSWStrongCanton, OH
WRLMFull power10 mi 263° WStrongCanton, OH
WEAOFull power10 mi 263° WStrongAkron, OH
WIVM-LDLow power15 mi 238° WSWFairAkron-Canton, OH
WOHZ-CDClass A17 mi 148° SSEFairCanton, OH
W27DG-DLow power19 mi 139° SEFairMillersburg, OH
WIVD-LDLow power19 mi 139° SEFairCanton, OH
WIVX-LDLow power22 mi 313° NWFairCleveland, OH
WVIZFull power23 mi 327° NNWGoodCleveland, OH
WOCV-CDClass A24 mi 326° NWFairCleveland, OH
WRAP-LDLow power24 mi 326° NWFairCleveland, OH
WCDN-LDLow power24 mi 326° NWWeakCleveland, OH
WUABFull power24 mi 323° NWFairLorain, OH
WIVN-LDLow power29 mi 192° SSWPoorMassilon, OH
WQDI-LDLow power29 mi 335° NNWWeakCanton, OH
KONV-LDLow power29 mi 335° NNWWeakCanton, OH
WUEK-LDLow power29 mi 335° NNWWeakCanton, OH
WEKA-LDLow power29 mi 335° NNWWeakCanton, OH
WNEOFull power31 mi 116° ESEGoodAlliance, OH
W13DP-DTranslator42 mi 92° EPoorYoungstown, OH
W34FP-DTranslator46 mi 27° NNEPoorEastlake, OH
W13DS-DTranslator50 mi 24° NNEPoorCleveland, OH
WQIZ-LDLow power52 mi 242° WSWPoorAshland, OH
WGGN-TVFull power53 mi 268° WWeakSandusky, OH

How Tallmadge compares with the rest of Ohio

With 25 stations at fair strength or better, Tallmadge ranks 51st of 686 places in Ohio: more than the typical Ohio town (18). Its nearest major network tower is 8.5 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 Cuyahoga Falls, 3.2 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Tallmadge: step by step

  1. 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.
  2. Point it toward 94° E, the direction of WKBN-TV (Fox), 42 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 25 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 Tallmadge, OH?

ABC is on channel 5 from WEWS-TV, broadcasting from 24 miles NW of Tallmadge. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Tallmadge, OH?

CBS is on channel 19 from WOIO, broadcasting from 24 miles NW of Tallmadge. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in Tallmadge, OH?

NBC is on channel 3 from WKYC, broadcasting from 23 miles NNW of Tallmadge. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Tallmadge, OH?

Fox is on channel 27.2 from WKBN-TV, broadcasting from 42 miles E of Tallmadge. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Tallmadge, OH?

CW is on channel 55 from WBNX-TV, broadcasting from 24 miles NW of Tallmadge. Estimated signal: good.

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

42 transmitters within 70 miles of Tallmadge; around 25 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 Tallmadge?

The main network towers around Tallmadge are in different directions: ABC 323° NW (24 mi), CBS 323° NW (24 mi), NBC 327° NNW (23 mi) and Fox 94° E (42 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

What kind of antenna do I need in Tallmadge?

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 131° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Tallmadge?

WDLI-TV is only 8.5 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.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Tallmadge?

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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