TV Channels in Columbus, OH
ZIP Code: 43217 • Coordinates: 39.8169°N, 82.9341°W
Channels available
9 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-21 dBm · WTTE
Reliability
10 / 10
Recommended antenna
Directional 333° NNW
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 1 dB
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9 of 10 networks reach this ZIP Major Network Coverage
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
-23 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
WCMH-TV
Ch. 04-1 · 1080i
-22 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Grit Ch. 04-2
ION Ch. 04-3
Laff Ch. 04-4
Comet TV Ch. 53-3
CBS
WBNS-TV
Ch. 10-1 · 1080i
-23 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
WSYX
Ch. 06-1 · 720p
-23 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 06-1
MyN Ch. 06-2
The Nest Ch. 06-2
The Nest Ch. 06-4
PBS
WOSU-TV
Ch. 34-1 · 1080i
-30 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)
-21 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
-23 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
-22 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
-39 dBm
+ 1 more
Also on this station:
Independent Ch. 23-1
Univision
Not Available
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Signal strength · dBm >-30 Excellent → Poor <-70
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Stations ranked by received power at the ZIP centroid
Top 5 Strongest Signals
| Rank | Station | Channel | Networks | Signal | Quality | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | WTTE COLUMBUS, OH | 28-2 480i (w) | Antenna TVCWCharge! +2 | -21 dBm | Excellent | 331° NNW |
| #2 | WCMH-TV COLUMBUS, OH | 04-1 1080i | NBCGritION +2 | -22 dBm | Excellent | 335° NNW |
| #3 | WCMH-TV COLUMBUS, OH | 04-1 1080i | NBCGritION +2 | -22 dBm | Excellent | 335° NNW |
| #4 | WWHO CHILLICOTHE, OH | 06-20 nan | GameLoopPickleball TVROXi +1 | -22 dBm | Excellent | 331° NNW |
| #5 | WBNS-TV COLUMBUS, OH | 10-1 1080i | CBSBustedDabl +5 | -23 dBm | Excellent | 335° NNW |
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How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers Reception Analysis
Reliability Score
10 / 10
Signal varies 1 dB across the sample area — minimal variation across this ZIP.
Antenna Recommendation
Directional Antenna
Towers clustered within 2°
Signal Competition
Contested
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About TV Reception in Columbus
Columbus, Ohio (43217) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WTTE at -21 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