ZIP 22821 38.4805° N  79.1284° W

TV Channels in Montezuma, VA

ZIP Code: 22821 • Coordinates: 38.4805°N, 79.1284°W

Channels available
7 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-73 dBm · WGPT
Reliability
4 / 10
Signal varies 26 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Rotator 216° SW
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 1 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
WHSV-TV
Ch. 03-1 · 720p
-74 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 03-2
ION Ch. 03-3
Me-TV Ch. 03-4
Outlaw Ch. 03-6
NBC
WHSV-TV
Ch. 03-1 · 720p
-74 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 03-1
ION Ch. 03-3
Me-TV Ch. 03-4
Outlaw Ch. 03-6
CBS
WCAV
Ch. 19-1 · 1080i
-83 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 27-1
ION Ch. 19-4
FOX
WVIR-CD
Ch. 19-1 · 1080i
-83 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 19-1
ION Ch. 19-4
PBS
WGPT
Ch. 36-1 · 1080i
-73 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Create Ch. 36-2
NHK World Ch. 36-4
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 36-3
CW
Not Available
MyN
W24ES-D
Ch. 05-1 · 720p
-95 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
WHSV-TV
Ch. 03-1 · 720p
-74 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 03-1
NBC Ch. 03-2
Me-TV Ch. 03-4
Outlaw Ch. 03-6
Telemundo
Not Available
Univision
Not Available
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Coverage Map

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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
WGPT
OAKLAND, MD
 36-1 1080i
PBSCreateNHK World +1
-73 dBm Fair 352° N
#2
WHSV-TV
HARRISONBURG, VA
 03-1 720p
ABCNBCION +2
-74 dBm Fair 205° SSW
#3
WHSV-TV
HARRISONBURG, VA
 03-1 720p
ABCNBCION +2
-74 dBm Fair 205° SSW
#4
WHSV-TV
HARRISONBURG, VA
 03-1 720p
ABCNBCION +2
-74 dBm Fair 205° SSW
#5
WVPT
STAUNTON, VA
 51-1 1080i
PBSCreatePBS Kids 24/7 +1
-75 dBm Poor 205° SSW
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Reception Analysis

How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers
Reliability Score
4 / 10

Signal varies 26 dB across the sample area — significant address-level variation expected. Check the map.

Antenna Recommendation
Rotator Recommended
Point 216° · SW · Spread 136°

Towers spread 136° - rotator recommended

Signal Competition
Contested
Top 2 signals within 1 dB
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About TV Reception in Montezuma

Montezuma, Virginia (22821) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WGPT at -73 dBm, rated as "Fair" 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