TV channels & antenna towers in Warren, Ohio
Warren has 52 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 18 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is W13DP-D, 14 miles to the SE.
Network channels in Warren
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CWWFMJ-TVCW | 21.2 | 14 mi | 139° SE | Strong | Youngstown, OH |
| ABCWYTVABC | 33 | 15 mi | 144° SE | Strong | Youngstown, OH |
| FOXWYFX-LDFox | 62 | 15 mi | 144° SE | Fair | Youngstown, OH |
| FOXWKBN-TVFox | 27.2 | 15 mi | 144° SE | Strong | Youngstown, OH |
| IONWVPX-TVION | 23 | 42 mi | 253° WSW | Good | Akron, OH |
| NBCWKYCNBC | 3 | 46 mi | 283° WNW | Good | Cleveland, OH |
| CWWBNX-TVCW | 55 | 47 mi | 283° WNW | Good | Akron, OH |
| UNIWQHS-DTUnivision | 61 | 47 mi | 283° WNW | Good | Cleveland, OH |
| FOXWJWFox | 8 | 47 mi | 281° W | Weak | Cleveland, OH |
| ABCWEWS-TVABC | 5 | 48 mi | 282° WNW | Good | Cleveland, OH |
| TLMWTCL-LDTelemundo | 6 | 48 mi | 282° WNW | Poor | Cleveland, OH |
| CBSWOIOCBS | 19 | 48 mi | 282° WNW | Fair | Shaker Heights, OH |
| FOXWTOV-TVFox | 9.2 | 63 mi | 170° S | Poor | Steubenville, OH |
| CBSKDKA-TVCBS | 2 | 66 mi | 141° SE | Weak | Pittsburgh, PA |
| FOXWPGH-TVFox | 53 | 67 mi | 140° SE | Weak | Pittsburgh, PA |
| CWWPNTCW | 22 | 67 mi | 140° SE | Weak | Pittsburgh, PA |
| FOXWFXPFox | 66 | 68 mi | 35° NE | Weak | Erie, PA |
| CWWJET-TVCW | 24.2 | 68 mi | 35° NE | Weak | Erie, PA |
| NBCWICU-TVNBC | 12 | 68 mi | 35° NE | Poor | Erie, PA |
| CBSWSEE-TVCBS | 35 | 68 mi | 35° NE | Poor | Erie, PA |
| NBCWPXINBC | 11 | 68 mi | 141° SE | Weak | Pittsburgh, PA |
Over-the-air TV in Warren
Warren, Ohio has a population of about 40,200. There are 52 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 27 full-power, 4 Class A, 18 low-power and 3 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 18 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 13 at good or strong strength.
By distance, 7 transmitters are within 25 miles, 10 between 25 and 45 miles, and 35 farther out. Five of the 21 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 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). 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 Warren
Point your antenna SE, at about 144°. The main network towers for Warren sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Three network stations, WFMJ-TV, WYTV and WKBN-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 14 miles southeast of Warren (139° SE). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.
Of the 9 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Warren at fair strength or better, 67% 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 Warren, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Warren
The farthest main network tower for Warren is WKBN-TV (Fox), 15 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here.
WOIO (CBS), 48 miles west and WKYC (NBC), 46 miles west, 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.
WFMJ-TV is only 14 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 Warren
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 31; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W13DP-DTranslator | 14 mi | 139° SE | Weak | Youngstown, OH |
| W30EI-DLow power | 20 mi | 90° E | Fair | Sharon, PA |
| WNEOFull power | 23 mi | 192° SSW | Good | Alliance, OH |
| W27DG-DLow power | 31 mi | 221° SW | Weak | Millersburg, OH |
| WIVD-LDLow power | 31 mi | 221° SW | Weak | Canton, OH |
| W34FP-DTranslator | 33 mi | 339° NNW | Weak | Eastlake, OH |
| WOHZ-CDClass A | 34 mi | 225° SW | Fair | Canton, OH |
| W13DS-DTranslator | 38 mi | 342° NNW | Poor | Cleveland, OH |
| W28FG-DLow power | 42 mi | 254° WSW | Poor | Akron, OH |
| WDLI-TVFull power | 42 mi | 253° WSW | Good | Canton, OH |
| WRLMFull power | 44 mi | 256° WSW | Good | Canton, OH |
| WEAOFull power | 44 mi | 256° WSW | Good | Akron, OH |
| WVIZFull power | 46 mi | 283° WNW | Good | Cleveland, OH |
| WOCV-CDClass A | 47 mi | 283° WNW | Poor | Cleveland, OH |
| WRAP-LDLow power | 47 mi | 283° WNW | Poor | Cleveland, OH |
| WCDN-LDLow power | 47 mi | 283° WNW | Poor | Cleveland, OH |
| WUABFull power | 48 mi | 282° WNW | Fair | Lorain, OH |
| WQDI-LDLow power | 48 mi | 291° WNW | Poor | Canton, OH |
| KONV-LDLow power | 48 mi | 291° WNW | Poor | Canton, OH |
| WUEK-LDLow power | 48 mi | 291° WNW | Poor | Canton, OH |
| WEKA-LDLow power | 48 mi | 291° WNW | Poor | Canton, OH |
| WIVM-LDLow power | 49 mi | 249° WSW | Poor | Akron-Canton, OH |
| WIVX-LDLow power | 49 mi | 277° W | Poor | Cleveland, OH |
| WJMB-CDClass A | 53 mi | 114° ESE | Poor | Butler, PA |
| WIVN-LDLow power | 54 mi | 226° SW | Poor | Massilon, OH |
How Warren compares with the rest of Ohio
With 18 stations at fair strength or better, Warren ranks 294th of 686 places in Ohio: the same as the typical Ohio town (18). Its nearest major network tower is 14 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 Akron, 38 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Warren: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 144° SE, the direction of WKBN-TV (Fox), 15 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 18 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 Warren, OH?
ABC is on channel 33 from WYTV, broadcasting from 15 miles SE of Warren. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CBS in Warren, OH?
CBS is on channel 19 from WOIO, broadcasting from 48 miles WNW of Warren. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is NBC in Warren, OH?
NBC is on channel 3 from WKYC, broadcasting from 46 miles WNW of Warren. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in Warren, OH?
Fox is on channel 27.2 from WKBN-TV, broadcasting from 15 miles SE of Warren. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CW in Warren, OH?
CW is on channel 21.2 from WFMJ-TV, broadcasting from 14 miles SE of Warren. Estimated signal: strong.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Warren?
52 transmitters within 70 miles of Warren; around 18 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 Warren?
Point your antenna SE, at about 144°. The main network towers for Warren sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Warren?
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 48 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Warren?
WOIO (CBS), 48 miles west and WKYC (NBC), 46 miles west, 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 Warren?
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 Warren; signal estimates ignore terrain.