TV channels & antenna towers in Urbancrest, Ohio

Urbancrest has 32 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 WWHO (CW), 4.4 miles to the NE.

32TV transmitters within 70 miles
7networks over the air
4.4 mito the closest tower
1,033population

Network channels in Urbancrest

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
CWWWHOCW53 4.4 mi52° NE StrongChillicothe, OH
TLMWQMC-LDTelemundo23.3 4.4 mi52° NE GoodColumbus, OH
ABCWSYXABC6 4.4 mi52° NE StrongColumbus, OH
NBCWCMH-TVNBC4 6.0 mi32° NNE StrongColumbus, OH
CBSWBNS-TVCBS10 6.0 mi32° NNE StrongColumbus, OH
IONWCPX-LDION38 13 mi34° NE GoodColumbus, OH
FOXWHIZ-TVFox18.2 58 mi88° E WeakZanesville, OH
CBSWHIO-TVCBS7 63 mi260° W FairDayton, OH
ABCWKEFABC22 63 mi259° W FairDayton, OH
NBCWDTNNBC2 63 mi259° W FairDayton, OH
IONWKOI-TVION43 63 mi259° W FairRichmond, IN
CWWBDTCW26 63 mi259° W FairSpringfield, OH

Over-the-air TV in Urbancrest

With roughly 1,030 residents, Urbancrest is a small community in Ohio. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 32 licensed TV transmitters: 17 full-power, 6 Class A, 8 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 24 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 14 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 16 transmitters are within 25 miles, 1 between 25 and 45 miles, and 15 farther out. Five of the 12 network stations in range are licensed to Columbus, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Columbus's stations.

The strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 6 (WSYX), CBS on channel 10 (WBNS-TV), NBC on channel 4 (WCMH-TV), Fox on channel 18.2 (WHIZ-TV), CW on channel 53 (WWHO), ION on channel 38 (WCPX-LD) and Telemundo on channel 23.3 (WQMC-LD). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (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 Urbancrest

Point your antenna NE, at about 38°. The main network towers for Urbancrest sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Two network stations, WWHO and WSYX, transmit from the same tower site about 4.4 miles northeast of Urbancrest (52° NE). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 9 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Urbancrest at fair strength or better, 56% arrive from the west; the rest are spread across one other direction.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Urbancrest

The farthest main network tower for Urbancrest is WCMH-TV (NBC), 6.0 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here.

WHIZ-TV (Fox), 58 miles east, 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.

WWHO is only 4.4 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 Urbancrest

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WDEM-CDClass A4.4 mi 52° NEGoodColumbus, OH
WTTEFull power4.4 mi 52° NEStrongColumbus, OH
WSFJ-TVFull power6.0 mi 32° NNEGoodLondon, OH
WCLL-CDClass A6.0 mi 32° NNEGoodColumbus, OH
W17EB-DLow power6.0 mi 32° NNEGoodColumbus, OH
WGCT-CDClass A6.0 mi 32° NNEFairColumbus, OH
WCSN-LDLow power9.0 mi 23° NNEGoodColumbus, OH
WOOH-LDLow power9.5 mi 325° NWGoodZanesville, OH
WCBZ-CDClass A16 mi 20° NNEFairColumbus, OH
WOSU-TVFull power20 mi 26° NNEStrongColumbus, OH
WOCB-CDClass A29 mi 4° NFairMarion, OH
WXCB-CDClass A49 mi 357° NPoorDelaware, OH
WPTDFull power63 mi 259° WFairDayton, OH
WRGT-TVFull power63 mi 259° WFairDayton, OH
WLWD-LDLow power63 mi 259° WPoorDayton, OH
WZCD-LDLow power63 mi 259° WPoorDayton, OH
WRCX-LDLow power63 mi 259° WPoorDayton, OH
WOUB-TVFull power64 mi 129° SEWeakAthens, OH
W18ES-DTranslator64 mi 29° NNEPoorMansfield, OH
WMFD-TVFull power65 mi 22° NNEPoorMansfield, OH

How Urbancrest compares with the rest of Ohio

With 24 stations at fair strength or better, Urbancrest ranks 80th of 686 places in Ohio: more than the typical Ohio town (18). Its nearest major network tower is 4.4 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 Grove City, 1.2 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Urbancrest: 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 32° NNE, the direction of WCMH-TV (NBC), 6.0 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 24 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 Urbancrest, OH?

ABC is on channel 6 from WSYX, broadcasting from 4.4 miles NE of Urbancrest. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Urbancrest, OH?

CBS is on channel 10 from WBNS-TV, broadcasting from 6.0 miles NNE of Urbancrest. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Urbancrest, OH?

NBC is on channel 4 from WCMH-TV, broadcasting from 6.0 miles NNE of Urbancrest. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Urbancrest, OH?

Fox is on channel 18.2 from WHIZ-TV, broadcasting from 58 miles E of Urbancrest. Estimated signal: weak.

What channel is CW in Urbancrest, OH?

CW is on channel 53 from WWHO, broadcasting from 4.4 miles NE of Urbancrest. Estimated signal: strong.

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

32 transmitters within 70 miles of Urbancrest; 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 Urbancrest?

Point your antenna NE, at about 38°. The main network towers for Urbancrest sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Urbancrest?

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 58 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Urbancrest?

WHIZ-TV (Fox), 58 miles east, 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 Urbancrest?

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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