TV Channels in The Plains, OH
ZIP Code: 45780 • Coordinates: 39.3704°N, 82.1310°W
Channels available
9 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-20 dBm · WOUB-TV
Recommended antenna
Omnidirectional
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 15 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
WCHS-TV
Ch. 08-1 · 720p
-47 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 08-2
Antenna TV Ch. 08-3
True Crime Network Ch. 03-5
NBC
WHIZ-TV
Ch. 18-2 · 720p
-35 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 18-2
Me-TV Ch. 18-3
CBS
WOWK-TV
Ch. 13-1 · 1080i
-46 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Grit Ch. 13-3
Dabl Ch. 03-4
ION Mystery Ch. 13-2
Rewind TV Ch. 13-4
FOX
WHIZ-TV
Ch. 18-2 · 720p
-35 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 18-1
Me-TV Ch. 18-3
PBS
WOUB-TV
Ch. 20-1 · 1080i
-20 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
Create Ch. 20-4
Ohio Channel Ch. 20-5
PBS Encore Ch. 20-2
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 20-6
VoiceCorps Ch. 20-7
World Channel Ch. 20-3
CW
WQCW
Ch. 03-1 · 1080i
-39 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 03-1
365BLK Ch. 30-5
Heroes & Icons Ch. 30-2
Quest Ch. 30-4
Start TV Ch. 30-3
MyN
WVAH-TV
Ch. 03-2 · 480i (w)
-46 dBm
+ 7 more
Also on this station:
Catchy Comedy Ch. 11-1
Charge! Ch. 11-4
Comet TV Ch. 11-3
Me-TV Ch. 03-2
Outlaw Ch. 03-3
ROAR Ch. 11-5
The Nest Ch. 11-2
ION
WTAP-TV
Ch. 15-1 · 1080i
-37 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 15-1
Outlaw Ch. 15-6
Weather Ch. 15-4
Telemundo
WQMC-LD
Ch. 23-2 · 1080i
-72 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
· map shows full variation Top 5 Strongest Signals
| Rank | Station | Channel | Networks | Signal | Quality | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | WOUB-TV ATHENS, OH | 20-1 1080i | PBSCreateOhio Channel +4 | -20 dBm | Excellent | 195° SSW |
| #2 | WHIZ-TV ZANESVILLE, OH | 18-2 720p | FOXNBCMe-TV | -35 dBm | Excellent | 11° N |
| #3 | WHIZ-TV ZANESVILLE, OH | 18-2 720p | FOXNBCMe-TV | -35 dBm | Excellent | 11° N |
| #4 | WTAP-TV PARKERSBURG, WV | 15-1 1080i | NBCIONOutlaw +1 | -37 dBm | Excellent | 93° E |
| #5 | WTAP-TV PARKERSBURG, WV | 15-1 1080i | NBCIONOutlaw +1 | -37 dBm | Excellent | 93° E |
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How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers Reception Analysis
Reliability Score
7 / 10
Signal varies 38 dB across the sample area — significant address-level variation expected. Check the map.
Antenna Recommendation
Omnidirectional Antenna
Towers in all directions (160°)
Signal Competition
Dominant Tower
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About TV Reception in The Plains
The Plains, Ohio (45780) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WOUB-TV at -20 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