ZIP 43028 40.4017° N  82.2973° W

TV Channels in Howard, OH

ZIP Code: 43028 • Coordinates: 40.4017°N, 82.2973°W

Channels available
10 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-42 dBm · WOSU-TV
Reliability
8 / 10
Signal varies 8 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Rotator 221° SW
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 4 dB
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Major Network Coverage

10 of 10 networks reach this ZIP

Signal values are sampled near the ZIP centroid. Reception at your specific address can vary, especially in hilly areas — check the coverage map for your block.

ABC
WSYX
Ch. 06-1 · 720p
-53 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 06-3
MyN Ch. 06-2
The Nest Ch. 06-2
The Nest Ch. 06-4
NBC
WHIZ-TV
Ch. 18-2 · 720p
-48 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 18-2
Me-TV Ch. 18-3
CBS
WBNS-TV
Ch. 10-1 · 1080i
-52 dBm
+ 7 more
Also on this station:
Busted Ch. 10-7
Dabl Ch. 10-3
ION Plus Ch. 10-8
Me-TV Ch. 10-2
Quest Ch. 10-5
Shop LC Ch. 10-6
True Crime Network Ch. 10-4
FOX
WHIZ-TV
Ch. 18-2 · 720p
-48 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 18-1
Me-TV Ch. 18-3
PBS
WOSU-TV
Ch. 34-1 · 1080i
-42 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Create Ch. 34-3
Ohio Channel Ch. 34-2
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 34-4
VoiceCorps Ch. 34-7
CW
WTTE
Ch. 28-2 · 480i (w)
-51 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Antenna TV Ch. 28-2
Charge! Ch. 53-2
GET Ch. 28-3
ROAR Ch. 28-1
MyN
WSYX
Ch. 06-1 · 720p
-53 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 06-1
FOX Ch. 06-3
The Nest Ch. 06-2
The Nest Ch. 06-4
ION
WCMH-TV
Ch. 04-1 · 1080i
-52 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 04-1
Grit Ch. 04-2
Laff Ch. 04-4
Comet TV Ch. 53-3
Telemundo
WQMC-LD
Ch. 23-2 · 1080i
-71 dBm
+ 1 more
Also on this station:
Independent Ch. 23-1
Univision
WQHS-DT
Ch. 61-1 · 720p
-66 dBm
+ 7 more
Also on this station:
Confess Ch. 61-4
GET Ch. 61-3
HSN2 Ch. 61-5
Infomercials Ch. 61-7
MovieSphere Gold Ch. 61-8
Shop LC Ch. 61-6
UniMás Ch. 61-2
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Coverage Map

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Showing ABC coverage and towers
Signal strength · dBm
>-30 Excellent → Poor <-70
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Top 5 Strongest Signals

Stations ranked by received power at the ZIP centroid · map shows full variation
Rank Station Channel Networks Signal Quality Bearing
#1
WOSU-TV
COLUMBUS, OH
 34-1 1080i
PBSCreateOhio Channel +2
-42 dBm Excellent 243° WSW
#2
WGGN-TV
SANDUSKY, OH
 52-5 480i (w)
America's VoiceNewsmax2One America Plus +1
-46 dBm Excellent 350° N
#3
WHIZ-TV
ZANESVILLE, OH
 18-2 720p
FOXNBCMe-TV
-48 dBm Excellent 153° SSE
#4
WHIZ-TV
ZANESVILLE, OH
 18-2 720p
FOXNBCMe-TV
-48 dBm Excellent 153° SSE
#5
WTTE
COLUMBUS, OH
 28-2 480i (w)
Antenna TVCWCharge! +2
-51 dBm Good 230° SW
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Reception Analysis

How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers
Reliability Score
8 / 10

Signal varies 8 dB across the sample area — moderate variation; check the map for your block.

Antenna Recommendation
Rotator Recommended
Point 221° · SW · Spread 129°

Towers spread 129° - rotator recommended

Signal Competition
Contested
Top 2 signals within 4 dB
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About TV Reception in Howard

Howard, Ohio (43028) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WOSU-TV at -42 dBm, rated as "Excellent" quality.

For best reception, we recommend using an outdoor antenna mounted as high as possible. Indoor antennas may work for "Excellent" and "Good" rated signals.

Signal Quality Guide

  • Excellent −50 dBm and stronger Indoor antenna should work
  • Good −65 to −50 dBm Indoor antenna in good conditions
  • Fair −75 to −65 dBm Outdoor antenna recommended
  • Poor −85 to −75 dBm High-gain outdoor antenna required
  • No Signal below −85 dBm Below ATSC threshold — reception unlikely