ZIP 45886 40.9969° N  84.6208° W

TV Channels in Scott, OH

ZIP Code: 45886 • Coordinates: 40.9969°N, 84.6208°W

Channels available
6 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-41 dBm · WLMA
Reliability
7 / 10
Signal varies 13 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Omnidirectional
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 4 dB
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Major Network Coverage

6 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
WPTA
Ch. 21-1 · 720p
-53 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 21-2
MyN Ch. 21-3
NBC
WPTA
Ch. 21-1 · 720p
-53 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 21-1
MyN Ch. 21-3
CBS
WANE-TV
Ch. 15-1 · 1080i
-51 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
ION Ch. 15-2
Laff Ch. 15-3
ION Mystery Ch. 15-4
FOX
WFFT-TV
Ch. 55-1 · 720p
-54 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
Antenna TV Ch. 55-3
Bounce TV Ch. 55-2
PBS
Not Available
CW
Not Available
MyN
WPTA
Ch. 21-1 · 720p
-53 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 21-1
NBC Ch. 21-2
ION
WANE-TV
Ch. 15-1 · 1080i
-51 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 15-1
Laff Ch. 15-3
ION Mystery Ch. 15-4
Telemundo
Not Available
Univision
Not Available
§ 02

Coverage Map

Select a network to see coverage area and towers near Scott, OH.
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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
WLMA
LIMA, OH
 44-5 nan
Newsmax2ReligiousSports
-41 dBm Excellent 125° SE
#2
WBGU-TV
BOWLING GREEN, OH
 27-1 1080i
PBSCreateOhio Channel +2
-45 dBm Excellent 75° ENE
#3
WLMA
LIMA, OH
 44-5 nan
Newsmax2ReligiousSports
-47 dBm Excellent 125° SE
#4
WLMO-LD
FORT WAYNE, IN
 02-2 480i (w)
Comet TVJewelry TVNBC True CRMZ +5
-50 dBm Good 284° WNW
#5
WANE-TV
FORT WAYNE, IN
 15-1 1080i
CBSIONLaff +1
-51 dBm Good 283° WNW
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Reception Analysis

How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers
Reliability Score
7 / 10

Signal varies 13 dB across the sample area — significant address-level variation expected. Check the map.

Antenna Recommendation
Omnidirectional Antenna

Towers in all directions (170°)

Signal Competition
Contested
Top 2 signals within 4 dB
§ 05

About TV Reception in Scott

Scott, Ohio (45886) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WLMA at -41 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