TV channels & antenna towers in White Oak, Ohio

White Oak has 23 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 WSTR-TV, 4.2 miles to the ESE.

23TV transmitters within 70 miles
7networks over the air
4.2 mito the closest tower
19,167population

Network channels in White Oak

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
FOXWXIX-TVFox19 6.9 mi156° SSE StrongNewport, KY
NBCWLWTNBC5 7.4 mi146° SE StrongCincinnati, OH
ABCWCPO-TVABC9 8.1 mi138° SE StrongCincinnati, OH
TLMWBQC-LDTelemundo25 8.1 mi138° SE GoodCincinnati, OH
CWWKRC-TVCW12.2 8.5 mi142° SE GoodCincinnati, OH
IONWKOI-TVION43 39 mi28° NNE GoodRichmond, IN
CWWBDTCW26 39 mi28° NNE GoodSpringfield, OH
NBCWDTNNBC2 39 mi28° NNE GoodDayton, OH
ABCWKEFABC22 40 mi27° NNE GoodDayton, OH
CBSWHIO-TVCBS7 41 mi27° NNE GoodDayton, OH

Over-the-air TV in White Oak

White Oak is a town of about 19,200 people in Ohio. There are 23 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 16 full-power, 5 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 18 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 17 at good or strong strength.

10 of them are within 25 miles of White Oak, 12 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 1 is more than 45 miles out. Four of the 10 network stations in range are licensed to Cincinnati, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Cincinnati's stations.

For the networks, the best local options are ABC on channel 9 (WCPO-TV), CBS on channel 7 (WHIO-TV), NBC on channel 5 (WLWT), Fox on channel 19 (WXIX-TV), CW on channel 26 (WBDT), ION on channel 43 (WKOI-TV) and Telemundo on channel 25 (WBQC-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 White Oak

The main network towers around White Oak are in different directions: ABC 138° SE (8.1 mi), CBS 27° NNE (41 mi), NBC 146° SE (7.4 mi) and Fox 156° SSE (6.9 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Five network stations, WKOI-TV, WBDT, WDTN, WKEF and WHIO-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 39 miles northeast of White Oak (28° NNE). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

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

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for White Oak

The farthest main network tower for White Oak is WHIO-TV (CBS), 41 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.

WSTR-TV is only 4.2 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 White Oak

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WSTR-TVFull power4.2 mi 102° ESEStrongCincinnati, OH
WDYC-LDLow power6.8 mi 156° SSEGoodCincinnati, OH
WPTOFull power7.4 mi 146° SEStrongOxford, OH
WCETFull power7.4 mi 146° SEStrongCincinnati, OH
WCVN-TVFull power14 mi 158° SSEGoodCovington, KY
WPTDFull power40 mi 28° NNEGoodDayton, OH
WRCX-LDLow power40 mi 27° NNEPoorDayton, OH
WRGT-TVFull power40 mi 27° NNEGoodDayton, OH
WLWD-LDLow power40 mi 27° NNEPoorDayton, OH
WZCD-LDLow power40 mi 27° NNEPoorDayton, OH
W23DM-DTranslator40 mi 159° SSEPoorFalmouth, KY
W16EB-DTranslator44 mi 134° SEPoorAugusta, KY
WKONFull power49 mi 194° SSWFairOwenton, KY

How White Oak compares with the rest of Ohio

With 18 stations at fair strength or better, White Oak ranks 294th of 686 places in Ohio: the same as the typical Ohio town (18). Its nearest major network tower is 6.9 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 Cincinnati, 7.5 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in White Oak: 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 27° NNE, the direction of WHIO-TV (CBS), 41 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 18 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 White Oak, OH?

ABC is on channel 9 from WCPO-TV, broadcasting from 8.1 miles SE of White Oak. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in White Oak, OH?

CBS is on channel 7 from WHIO-TV, broadcasting from 41 miles NNE of White Oak. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in White Oak, OH?

NBC is on channel 5 from WLWT, broadcasting from 7.4 miles SE of White Oak. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in White Oak, OH?

Fox is on channel 19 from WXIX-TV, broadcasting from 6.9 miles SSE of White Oak. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CW in White Oak, OH?

CW is on channel 26 from WBDT, broadcasting from 39 miles NNE of White Oak. Estimated signal: good.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in White Oak?

23 transmitters within 70 miles of White Oak; 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 White Oak?

The main network towers around White Oak are in different directions: ABC 138° SE (8.1 mi), CBS 27° NNE (41 mi), NBC 146° SE (7.4 mi) and Fox 156° SSE (6.9 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

What kind of antenna do I need in White Oak?

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 129° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in White Oak?

WSTR-TV is only 4.2 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 White Oak?

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 White Oak; signal estimates ignore terrain.