TV Channels in Fairfax, VA
ZIP Code: 22032 • Coordinates: 38.8177°N, 77.2902°W
Channels available
10 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-26 dBm · WPXW-TV
Reliability
9 / 10
Recommended antenna
Directional 44° NE
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 0 dB
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10 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
WJLA-TV
Ch. 07-1 · 720p
-45 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
PBS Ch. 32-1
Charge! Ch. 07-2
Comet TV Ch. 07-3
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 32-2
ROAR Ch. 07-4
NBC
WRC-TV
Ch. 04-1 · 1080i
-51 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
Telemundo Ch. 44-1
COZI TV Ch. 04-2
NBC True CRMZ Ch. 04-3
Oxygen Ch. 04-4
TeleXitos Ch. 44-2
CBS
WUSA
Ch. 09-1 · 1080i
-46 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
AltaVision Ch. 68-1
Defy TV Ch. 68-2
QVC Ch. 09-5
Quest Ch. 09-3
The Nest Ch. 09-4
True Crime Network Ch. 09-2
FOX
WTTG
Ch. 05-1 · 720p
-26 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
MyN Ch. 20-1
BUZZR Ch. 05-2
FOX Weather Ch. 20-4
Heroes & Icons Ch. 20-3
Movies! Ch. 20-2
Start TV Ch. 05-3
PBS
WHUT-TV
Ch. 07-1 · 720p
-45 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 07-1
Charge! Ch. 07-2
Comet TV Ch. 07-3
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 32-2
ROAR Ch. 07-4
CW
WFDC-DT
Ch. 50-2 · 480i
-48 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
Antenna TV Ch. 50-2
Grit Ch. 14-3
Univision Ch. 14-1
GET Ch. 14-2
UniMás Ch. 14-4
MyN
WDCA
Ch. 05-1 · 720p
-26 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 05-1
BUZZR Ch. 05-2
FOX Weather Ch. 20-4
Heroes & Icons Ch. 20-3
Movies! Ch. 20-2
Start TV Ch. 05-3
ION
WPXW-TV
Ch. 66-3 · 480i (w)
-26 dBm
+ 7 more
Also on this station:
Court TV Ch. 66-3
Laff Ch. 66-4
Bounce TV Ch. 66-2
Busted Ch. 66-6
Game Show Central Ch. 66-7
HSN Ch. 66-8
ION Plus Ch. 66-5
Telemundo
WZDC-CD
Ch. 04-1 · 1080i
-51 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 04-1
COZI TV Ch. 04-2
NBC True CRMZ Ch. 04-3
Oxygen Ch. 04-4
TeleXitos Ch. 44-2
Univision
WFDC-DT
Ch. 50-2 · 480i
-48 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
Antenna TV Ch. 50-2
CW Ch. 50-1
Grit Ch. 14-3
GET Ch. 14-2
UniMás Ch. 14-4
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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 | WPXW-TV MANASSAS, VA | 66-3 480i (w) | Court TVIONLaff +5 | -26 dBm | Excellent | 45° NE |
| #2 | WTTG WASHINGTON, DC | 05-1 720p | FOXMyNBUZZR +4 | -26 dBm | Excellent | 45° NE |
| #3 | WTTG WASHINGTON, DC | 05-1 720p | FOXMyNBUZZR +4 | -26 dBm | Excellent | 45° NE |
| #4 | WDCA | 36 | Other | -26 dBm | Excellent | 45° NE |
| #5 | WDCN-LD FAIRFAX, VA | 06-1 1080p | The Country Network | -32 dBm | Excellent | 43° NE |
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How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers Reception Analysis
Reliability Score
9 / 10
Signal varies 4 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 Fairfax
Fairfax, Virginia (22032) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WPXW-TV at -26 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