ZIP 43988 40.4044° N  81.0982° W

TV Channels in Scio, OH

ZIP Code: 43988 • Coordinates: 40.4044°N, 81.0982°W

Channels available
9 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-50 dBm · WQED
Reliability
6 / 10
Signal varies 14 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Rotator 315° NW
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 0 dB
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Major Network Coverage

9 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
WTAE-TV
Ch. 04-1 · 1080i
-61 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
COZI TV Ch. 04-2
Comet TV Ch. 22-3
Story Television Ch. 04-3
The Nest Ch. 22-2
True Crime Network Ch. 22-4
NBC
WHIZ-TV
Ch. 18-2 · 720p
-57 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 18-2
Me-TV Ch. 18-3
CBS
WKBN-TV
Ch. 33-1 · 720p
-61 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 33-1
FOX Ch. 27-2
MyN Ch. 33-2
FOX
WHIZ-TV
Ch. 18-2 · 720p
-57 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 18-1
Me-TV Ch. 18-3
PBS
WQED
Ch. 13-1 · 1080i
-50 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Create Ch. 13-2
PBS Fundraisers Ch. 13-4
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 13-5
World Channel Ch. 13-3
CW
WFMJ-TV
Ch. 21-1 · 1080i
-58 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 21-1
Dabl Ch. 21-3
MyN
WYTV
Ch. 33-1 · 720p
-61 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 33-1
CBS Ch. 27-1
FOX Ch. 27-2
ION
WVPX-TV
Ch. 23-2 · 480i (w)
-50 dBm
+ 7 more
Also on this station:
Court TV Ch. 23-2
Bounce TV Ch. 17-1
Busted Ch. 23-3
Game Show Central Ch. 23-5
HSN2 Ch. 23-8
ION Mystery Ch. 23-4
QVC Ch. 23-6
Telemundo
W28FG-D
Ch. 06-1 · 1080i
-83 dBm
+ 1 more
Also on this station:
Rock Entertainment Sports Ch. 22-1
Univision
Not Available
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Coverage Map

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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
WQED
PITTSBURGH, PA
 13-1 1080i
PBSCreatePBS Fundraisers +2
-50 dBm Good 87° E
#2
WVPX-TV
AKRON, OH
 23-2 480i (w)
Court TVIONBounce TV +5
-50 dBm Good 330° NNW
#3
WDLI-TV
 22 Other -50 dBm Good 330° NNW
#4
WOUC-TV
CAMBRIDGE, OH
 44-1 1080i
PBSCreateOhio Channel +4
-51 dBm Good 205° SSW
#5
WHIZ-TV
ZANESVILLE, OH
 18-2 720p
FOXNBCMe-TV
-57 dBm Good 235° SW
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Reception Analysis

How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers
Reliability Score
6 / 10

Signal varies 14 dB across the sample area — significant address-level variation expected. Check the map.

Antenna Recommendation
Rotator Recommended
Point 315° · NW · Spread 132°

Towers spread 132° - rotator recommended

Signal Competition
Contested
Top 2 signals within 0 dB
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About TV Reception in Scio

Scio, Ohio (43988) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WQED at -50 dBm, rated as "Good" 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