ZIP 45817 40.8788° N  83.8840° W

TV Channels in Bluffton, OH

ZIP Code: 45817 • Coordinates: 40.8788°N, 83.8840°W

Channels available
7 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-28 dBm · WLMA
Reliability
10 / 10
Recommended antenna
Rotator 254° WSW
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 5 dB
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Major Network Coverage

7 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
WPNM-CD
Ch. 35-1 · 720p
-45 dBm
+ 1 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 35-2
NBC
WLIO
Ch. 08-2 · 720p
-39 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 08-2
MyN Ch. 08-2
CBS
WPNM-CD
Ch. 35-1 · 720p
-45 dBm
+ 1 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 35-1
FOX
WLIO
Ch. 08-2 · 720p
-39 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 08-1
MyN Ch. 08-2
PBS
Not Available
CW
WTVG
Ch. 13-1 · 720p
-52 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 13-1
ION Ch. 13-5
365BLK Ch. 13-4
Dabl Ch. 13-6
Me-TV Ch. 13-3
WeatherNation Ch. 13-7
MyN
WLIO
Ch. 08-2 · 720p
-39 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 08-2
NBC Ch. 08-1
ION
WTVG
Ch. 13-1 · 720p
-52 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 13-1
CW Ch. 13-2
365BLK Ch. 13-4
Dabl Ch. 13-6
Me-TV Ch. 13-3
WeatherNation Ch. 13-7
Telemundo
Not Available
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
Rank Station Channel Networks Signal Quality Bearing
#1
WLMA
LIMA, OH
 44-5 nan
Newsmax2ReligiousSports
-28 dBm Excellent 243° WSW
#2
WLMA
LIMA, OH
 44-5 nan
Newsmax2ReligiousSports
-33 dBm Excellent 243° WSW
#3
WBGU-TV
BOWLING GREEN, OH
 27-1 1080i
PBSCreateOhio Channel +2
-35 dBm Excellent 356° N
#4
WLIO
LIMA, OH
 08-2 720p
FOXNBCMyN
-39 dBm Excellent 240° WSW
#5
WLIO
LIMA, OH
 08-2 720p
FOXNBCMyN
-39 dBm Excellent 240° WSW
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Reception Analysis

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

Signal varies 2 dB across the sample area — minimal variation across this ZIP.

Antenna Recommendation
Rotator Recommended
Point 254° · WSW · Spread 102°

Towers spread 102° - rotator recommended

Signal Competition
Contested
Top 2 signals within 5 dB
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About TV Reception in Bluffton

Bluffton, Ohio (45817) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WLMA at -28 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