TV channels & antenna towers in University Heights, Ohio

University Heights has 38 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 26 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WQDI-LD, 7.6 miles to the W.

38TV transmitters within 70 miles
8networks over the air
7.6 mito the closest tower
13,202population

Network channels in University Heights

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
NBCWKYCNBC3 11 mi226° SW StrongCleveland, OH
CWWBNX-TVCW55 11 mi226° SW StrongAkron, OH
UNIWQHS-DTUnivision61 12 mi227° SW StrongCleveland, OH
TLMWTCL-LDTelemundo6 13 mi229° SW GoodCleveland, OH
CBSWOIOCBS19 13 mi229° SW GoodShaker Heights, OH
ABCWEWS-TVABC5 13 mi228° SW StrongCleveland, OH
FOXWJWFox8 13 mi225° SW FairCleveland, OH
IONWVPX-TVION23 31 mi185° S GoodAkron, OH
CWWFMJ-TVCW21.2 55 mi121° ESE GoodYoungstown, OH
ABCWYTVABC33 55 mi123° ESE GoodYoungstown, OH
FOXWYFX-LDFox62 55 mi123° ESE PoorYoungstown, OH
FOXWKBN-TVFox27.2 55 mi123° ESE GoodYoungstown, OH

Over-the-air TV in University Heights

With roughly 13,200 residents, University Heights is a city in Ohio. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 38 licensed TV transmitters: 17 full-power, 2 Class A, 16 low-power and 3 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 26 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 18 at good or strong strength.

17 of them are within 25 miles of University Heights, 11 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 10 are more than 45 miles out. Five of the 12 network stations in range are licensed to Cleveland, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Cleveland's stations.

For the networks, the best local options 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 (good signal) and Univision (strong 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 University Heights

Point your antenna SW, at about 227°. The main network towers for University Heights sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Six network stations, WKYC, WBNX-TV, WQHS-DT, WOIO and WEWS-TV and others, transmit from the same tower site about 11 miles southwest of University Heights (226° SW). That one direction covers every station on the site.

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

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for University Heights

The farthest main network tower for University Heights is WEWS-TV (ABC), 13 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here.

WKBN-TV (Fox), 55 miles southeast, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is 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 that one.

WVIZ is only 11 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 University Heights

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 26; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WQDI-LDLow power7.6 mi 264° WFairCanton, OH
KONV-LDLow power7.6 mi 264° WFairCanton, OH
WUEK-LDLow power7.6 mi 264° WGoodCanton, OH
WEKA-LDLow power7.6 mi 264° WFairCanton, OH
WVIZFull power11 mi 226° SWStrongCleveland, OH
WOCV-CDClass A11 mi 226° SWGoodCleveland, OH
WRAP-LDLow power11 mi 226° SWGoodCleveland, OH
WCDN-LDLow power11 mi 226° SWWeakCleveland, OH
WUABFull power13 mi 229° SWGoodLorain, OH
WIVX-LDLow power17 mi 224° SWFairCleveland, OH
W34FP-DTranslator29 mi 62° ENEFairEastlake, OH
WRLMFull power29 mi 190° SGoodCanton, OH
WEAOFull power29 mi 190° SGoodAkron, OH
W28FG-DLow power30 mi 185° SFairAkron, OH
WDLI-TVFull power31 mi 185° SGoodCanton, OH
W13DS-DTranslator31 mi 55° NEPoorCleveland, OH
WIVM-LDLow power36 mi 193° SSWPoorAkron-Canton, OH
WOHZ-CDClass A44 mi 162° SSEPoorCanton, OH
W27DG-DLow power45 mi 158° SSEPoorMillersburg, OH
WIVD-LDLow power45 mi 158° SSEPoorCanton, OH
WNEOFull power52 mi 141° SEFairAlliance, OH
W13DP-DTranslator55 mi 121° ESEPoorYoungstown, OH
WGGN-TVFull power56 mi 239° WSWWeakSandusky, OH
WIVN-LDLow power56 mi 181° SPoorMassilon, OH
W30EI-DLow power60 mi 107° ESEPoorSharon, PA

How University Heights compares with the rest of Ohio

With 26 stations at fair strength or better, University Heights ranks 18th of 686 places in Ohio: more than the typical Ohio town (18). Its nearest major network tower is 11 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 Shaker Heights, 1.7 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in University Heights: step by step

  1. Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
  2. Point it toward 228° SW, the direction of WEWS-TV (ABC), 13 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 26 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 University Heights, OH?

ABC is on channel 5 from WEWS-TV, broadcasting from 13 miles SW of University Heights. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in University Heights, OH?

CBS is on channel 19 from WOIO, broadcasting from 13 miles SW of University Heights. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in University Heights, OH?

NBC is on channel 3 from WKYC, broadcasting from 11 miles SW of University Heights. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in University Heights, OH?

Fox is on channel 27.2 from WKBN-TV, broadcasting from 55 miles ESE of University Heights. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in University Heights, OH?

CW is on channel 55 from WBNX-TV, broadcasting from 11 miles SW of University Heights. Estimated signal: strong.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in University Heights?

38 transmitters within 70 miles of University Heights; around 26 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 University Heights?

Point your antenna SW, at about 227°. The main network towers for University Heights sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in University Heights?

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 Fox from up to 55 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in University Heights?

WKBN-TV (Fox), 55 miles southeast, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is 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 that one.

Is there an app to find TV towers in University Heights?

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 University Heights; signal estimates ignore terrain.