TV channels & antenna towers in Wickliffe, Ohio

Wickliffe has 37 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 WQDI-LD, 14 miles to the SW.

37TV transmitters within 70 miles
8networks over the air
14 mito the closest tower
12,545population

Network channels in Wickliffe

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
NBCWKYCNBC3 19 mi219° SW StrongCleveland, OH
CWWBNX-TVCW55 20 mi219° SW GoodAkron, OH
UNIWQHS-DTUnivision61 20 mi220° SW StrongCleveland, OH
TLMWTCL-LDTelemundo6 21 mi221° SW FairCleveland, OH
CBSWOIOCBS19 21 mi221° SW FairShaker Heights, OH
ABCWEWS-TVABC5 21 mi221° SW StrongCleveland, OH
FOXWJWFox8 22 mi219° SW FairCleveland, OH
IONWVPX-TVION23 39 mi191° S GoodAkron, OH
CWWFMJ-TVCW21.2 56 mi130° SE FairYoungstown, OH
ABCWYTVABC33 57 mi132° SE GoodYoungstown, OH
FOXWYFX-LDFox62 57 mi132° SE PoorYoungstown, OH
FOXWKBN-TVFox27.2 57 mi132° SE GoodYoungstown, OH

Over-the-air TV in Wickliffe

Wickliffe, Ohio has a population of about 12,500. Our map shows 37 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 17 full-power, 2 Class A, 15 low-power and 3 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 24 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 11 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 18 transmitters are within 25 miles, 7 between 25 and 45 miles, and 12 farther 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.

The best-placed network stations 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 (fair 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 Wickliffe

Point your antenna SW, at about 220°. The main network towers for Wickliffe 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 19 miles southwest of Wickliffe (219° SW). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 10 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Wickliffe 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 Wickliffe, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Wickliffe

The farthest main network tower for Wickliffe is WEWS-TV (ABC), 21 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here.

WKBN-TV (Fox), 57 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.

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 Wickliffe

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WQDI-LDLow power14 mi 236° SWFairCanton, OH
KONV-LDLow power14 mi 236° SWFairCanton, OH
WUEK-LDLow power14 mi 236° SWFairCanton, OH
WEKA-LDLow power14 mi 236° SWFairCanton, OH
WVIZFull power19 mi 219° SWGoodCleveland, OH
WOCV-CDClass A20 mi 219° SWFairCleveland, OH
WRAP-LDLow power20 mi 219° SWFairCleveland, OH
WCDN-LDLow power20 mi 219° SWWeakCleveland, OH
WUABFull power21 mi 221° SWFairLorain, OH
W34FP-DTranslator22 mi 74° ENEFairEastlake, OH
W13DS-DTranslator24 mi 64° ENEWeakCleveland, OH
WIVX-LDLow power25 mi 219° SWWeakCleveland, OH
WRLMFull power37 mi 195° SSWGoodCanton, OH
WEAOFull power37 mi 195° SSWGoodAkron, OH
W28FG-DLow power38 mi 190° SWeakAkron, OH
WDLI-TVFull power39 mi 191° SGoodCanton, OH
WIVM-LDLow power45 mi 196° SSWPoorAkron-Canton, OH
WOHZ-CDClass A50 mi 169° SPoorCanton, OH
W27DG-DLow power50 mi 165° SSEPoorMillersburg, OH
WIVD-LDLow power50 mi 165° SSEPoorCanton, OH
W13DP-DTranslator56 mi 130° SEPoorYoungstown, OH
WNEOFull power56 mi 150° SSEFairAlliance, OH
W30EI-DLow power59 mi 115° ESEPoorSharon, PA
WGGN-TVFull power63 mi 235° SWPoorSandusky, OH
WIVN-LDLow power64 mi 185° SPoorMassilon, OH

How Wickliffe compares with the rest of Ohio

With 24 stations at fair strength or better, Wickliffe ranks 80th of 686 places in Ohio: more than the typical Ohio town (18). Its nearest major network tower is 19 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 Euclid, 3.9 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Wickliffe: 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 221° SW, the direction of WEWS-TV (ABC), 21 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 Wickliffe, OH?

ABC is on channel 5 from WEWS-TV, broadcasting from 21 miles SW of Wickliffe. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Wickliffe, OH?

CBS is on channel 19 from WOIO, broadcasting from 21 miles SW of Wickliffe. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in Wickliffe, OH?

NBC is on channel 3 from WKYC, broadcasting from 19 miles SW of Wickliffe. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Wickliffe, OH?

Fox is on channel 27.2 from WKBN-TV, broadcasting from 57 miles SE of Wickliffe. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Wickliffe, OH?

CW is on channel 55 from WBNX-TV, broadcasting from 20 miles SW of Wickliffe. Estimated signal: good.

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

37 transmitters within 70 miles of Wickliffe; around 24 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 Wickliffe?

Point your antenna SW, at about 220°. The main network towers for Wickliffe sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Wickliffe?

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 57 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Wickliffe?

WKBN-TV (Fox), 57 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 Wickliffe?

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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