TV channels & antenna towers in Washington Court House, Ohio
Washington Court House has 39 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 WOOH-LD, 35 miles to the NNE.
Network channels in Washington Court House
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CWWWHOCW | 53 | 35 mi | 39° NE | Good | Chillicothe, OH |
| TLMWQMC-LDTelemundo | 23.3 | 35 mi | 39° NE | Weak | Columbus, OH |
| ABCWSYXABC | 6 | 35 mi | 39° NE | Good | Columbus, OH |
| NBCWCMH-TVNBC | 4 | 37 mi | 36° NE | Good | Columbus, OH |
| CBSWBNS-TVCBS | 10 | 37 mi | 36° NE | Good | Columbus, OH |
| IONWCPX-LDION | 38 | 44 mi | 36° NE | Poor | Columbus, OH |
| CBSWHIO-TVCBS | 7 | 45 mi | 288° WNW | Good | Dayton, OH |
| NBCWDTNNBC | 2 | 45 mi | 286° WNW | Good | Dayton, OH |
| IONWKOI-TVION | 43 | 45 mi | 286° WNW | Good | Richmond, IN |
| CWWBDTCW | 26 | 45 mi | 286° WNW | Good | Springfield, OH |
| ABCWKEFABC | 22 | 45 mi | 287° WNW | Good | Dayton, OH |
| ABCWCPO-TVABC | 9 | 63 mi | 244° WSW | Fair | Cincinnati, OH |
| TLMWBQC-LDTelemundo | 25 | 63 mi | 244° WSW | Poor | Cincinnati, OH |
| CWWKRC-TVCW | 12.2 | 64 mi | 243° WSW | Poor | Cincinnati, OH |
| NBCWLWTNBC | 5 | 64 mi | 244° WSW | Fair | Cincinnati, OH |
| FOXWXIX-TVFox | 19 | 66 mi | 245° WSW | Weak | Newport, KY |
Over-the-air TV in Washington Court House
Washington Court House, Ohio has a population of about 14,000. Our map shows 39 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 22 full-power, 5 Class A, 11 low-power and 1 translator. 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, 0 transmitters are within 25 miles, 15 between 25 and 45 miles, and 24 farther out. Five of the 16 network stations in range are licensed to Columbus, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Columbus's stations.
The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 6 (WSYX), CBS on channel 10 (WBNS-TV), NBC on channel 4 (WCMH-TV), Fox on channel 19 (WXIX-TV), CW on channel 53 (WWHO), ION on channel 43 (WKOI-TV) and Telemundo on channel 23.3 (WQMC-LD). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (weak signal). 9 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 Washington Court House
Point your antenna NE, at about 37°. The main network towers for Washington Court House 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 35 miles northeast of Washington Court House (39° NE). That one direction covers every station on the site.
Of the 11 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Washington Court House at fair strength or better, 45% 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 Washington Court House, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Washington Court House
The farthest main network tower for Washington Court House is WCMH-TV (NBC), 37 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here.
WXIX-TV (Fox), 66 miles southwest, 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.
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 Washington Court House
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WOOH-LDLow power | 35 mi | 22° NNE | Weak | Zanesville, OH |
| WDEM-CDClass A | 35 mi | 39° NE | Fair | Columbus, OH |
| WTTEFull power | 35 mi | 39° NE | Good | Columbus, OH |
| WSFJ-TVFull power | 37 mi | 36° NE | Fair | London, OH |
| WCLL-CDClass A | 37 mi | 36° NE | Weak | Columbus, OH |
| W17EB-DLow power | 37 mi | 36° NE | Weak | Columbus, OH |
| WGCT-CDClass A | 37 mi | 36° NE | Weak | Columbus, OH |
| WCSN-LDLow power | 40 mi | 34° NNE | Poor | Columbus, OH |
| WPTDFull power | 45 mi | 287° WNW | Good | Dayton, OH |
| WRGT-TVFull power | 45 mi | 287° WNW | Good | Dayton, OH |
| WLWD-LDLow power | 45 mi | 287° WNW | Poor | Dayton, OH |
| WZCD-LDLow power | 45 mi | 287° WNW | Poor | Dayton, OH |
| WRCX-LDLow power | 45 mi | 287° WNW | Poor | Dayton, OH |
| WCBZ-CDClass A | 47 mi | 31° NNE | Poor | Columbus, OH |
| WOSU-TVFull power | 51 mi | 32° NNE | Good | Columbus, OH |
| WOCB-CDClass A | 57 mi | 21° NNE | Poor | Marion, OH |
| WTZP-LDLow power | 61 mi | 157° SSE | Poor | Portsmouth, OH |
| W16EB-DTranslator | 61 mi | 210° SSW | Poor | Augusta, KY |
| WSTR-TVFull power | 62 mi | 248° WSW | Fair | Cincinnati, OH |
| WPTOFull power | 64 mi | 244° WSW | Weak | Oxford, OH |
| WCETFull power | 64 mi | 244° WSW | Weak | Cincinnati, OH |
| WDYC-LDLow power | 66 mi | 245° WSW | Poor | Cincinnati, OH |
| WCVN-TVFull power | 67 mi | 239° WSW | Poor | Covington, KY |
How Washington Court House compares with the rest of Ohio
With 18 stations at fair strength or better, Washington Court House ranks 294th of 686 places in Ohio: the same as the typical Ohio town (18). Its nearest major network tower is 35 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 Grove City, 30 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Washington Court House: 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 36° NE, the direction of WCMH-TV (NBC), 37 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 Washington Court House, OH?
ABC is on channel 6 from WSYX, broadcasting from 35 miles NE of Washington Court House. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CBS in Washington Court House, OH?
CBS is on channel 10 from WBNS-TV, broadcasting from 37 miles NE of Washington Court House. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in Washington Court House, OH?
NBC is on channel 4 from WCMH-TV, broadcasting from 37 miles NE of Washington Court House. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in Washington Court House, OH?
Fox is on channel 19 from WXIX-TV, broadcasting from 66 miles WSW of Washington Court House. Estimated signal: weak.
What channel is CW in Washington Court House, OH?
CW is on channel 53 from WWHO, broadcasting from 35 miles NE of Washington Court House. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Washington Court House?
39 transmitters within 70 miles of Washington Court House; around 18 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 Washington Court House?
Point your antenna NE, at about 37°. The main network towers for Washington Court House sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Washington Court House?
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. Picking up Fox from up to 66 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Washington Court House?
WXIX-TV (Fox), 66 miles southwest, 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 Washington Court House?
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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