TV channels & antenna towers in Williamsburg, Ohio

Williamsburg has 25 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 17 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is W16EB-D, 20 miles to the S.

25TV transmitters within 70 miles
7networks over the air
20 mito the closest tower
2,549population

Network channels in Williamsburg

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
ABCWCPO-TVABC9 24 mi282° WNW StrongCincinnati, OH
TLMWBQC-LDTelemundo25 24 mi282° WNW FairCincinnati, OH
CWWKRC-TVCW12.2 24 mi280° W FairCincinnati, OH
NBCWLWTNBC5 26 mi281° W GoodCincinnati, OH
FOXWXIX-TVFox19 27 mi280° W GoodNewport, KY
IONWKOI-TVION43 47 mi347° NNW GoodRichmond, IN
CWWBDTCW26 47 mi347° NNW GoodSpringfield, OH
NBCWDTNNBC2 47 mi347° NNW GoodDayton, OH
ABCWKEFABC22 48 mi347° NNW GoodDayton, OH
CBSWHIO-TVCBS7 48 mi348° NNW GoodDayton, OH

Over-the-air TV in Williamsburg

Williamsburg, Ohio has a population of about 2,550. Our map shows 25 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 17 full-power, 6 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 17 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 13 at good or strong strength.

5 of them are within 25 miles of Williamsburg, 7 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 13 are 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.

The best-placed network stations 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 (fair 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 Williamsburg

Point your antenna W, at about 281°. The main network towers for Williamsburg sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Three network stations, WCPO-TV, WKRC-TV and WLWT, transmit from the same tower site about 24 miles west of Williamsburg (282° WNW). That one direction covers every station on the site.

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

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Williamsburg

The farthest main network tower for Williamsburg is WXIX-TV (Fox), 27 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here.

WHIO-TV (CBS), 48 miles north, 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 Williamsburg

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
W16EB-DTranslator20 mi 173° SWeakAugusta, KY
WCVN-TVFull power24 mi 266° WFairCovington, KY
WPTOFull power26 mi 281° WGoodOxford, OH
WCETFull power26 mi 281° WGoodCincinnati, OH
WDYC-LDLow power27 mi 280° WFairCincinnati, OH
WSTR-TVFull power27 mi 292° WNWGoodCincinnati, OH
W23DM-DTranslator30 mi 209° SSWWeakFalmouth, KY
WPTDFull power47 mi 347° NNWGoodDayton, OH
WRCX-LDLow power48 mi 347° NNWPoorDayton, OH
WRGT-TVFull power48 mi 347° NNWGoodDayton, OH
WLWD-LDLow power48 mi 347° NNWPoorDayton, OH
WZCD-LDLow power48 mi 347° NNWPoorDayton, OH
WKONFull power55 mi 228° SWWeakOwenton, KY
WTZP-LDLow power61 mi 112° ESEPoorPortsmouth, OH
WKMRFull power70 mi 150° SSEPoorMorehead, KY

How Williamsburg compares with the rest of Ohio

With 17 stations at fair strength or better, Williamsburg ranks 369th of 686 places in Ohio: fewer than the typical Ohio town (18). Its nearest major network tower is 24 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 Covington, 25 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Williamsburg: 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 280° W, the direction of WXIX-TV (Fox), 27 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 17 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 Williamsburg, OH?

ABC is on channel 9 from WCPO-TV, broadcasting from 24 miles WNW of Williamsburg. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Williamsburg, OH?

CBS is on channel 7 from WHIO-TV, broadcasting from 48 miles NNW of Williamsburg. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Williamsburg, OH?

NBC is on channel 5 from WLWT, broadcasting from 26 miles W of Williamsburg. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Williamsburg, OH?

Fox is on channel 19 from WXIX-TV, broadcasting from 27 miles W of Williamsburg. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Williamsburg, OH?

CW is on channel 26 from WBDT, broadcasting from 47 miles NNW of Williamsburg. Estimated signal: good.

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

25 transmitters within 70 miles of Williamsburg; around 17 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 Williamsburg?

Point your antenna W, at about 281°. The main network towers for Williamsburg sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Williamsburg?

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 CBS from up to 48 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Williamsburg?

WHIO-TV (CBS), 48 miles north, 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 Williamsburg?

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 Williamsburg; signal estimates ignore terrain.