ZIP 22831 38.5599° N  79.1221° W

TV Channels in Hinton, VA

ZIP Code: 22831 • Coordinates: 38.5599°N, 79.1221°W

Channels available
6 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-65 dBm · WGPT
Reliability
6 / 10
Signal varies 9 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Rotator 272° W
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 11 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
WHSV-TV
Ch. 03-1 · 720p
-76 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
-76 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
-84 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 27-1
ION Ch. 19-4
FOX
WVIR-CD
Ch. 19-1 · 1080i
-84 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 19-1
ION Ch. 19-4
PBS
WGPT
Ch. 36-1 · 1080i
-65 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
Not Available
ION
WHSV-TV
Ch. 03-1 · 720p
-76 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
-65 dBm Fair 351° N
#2
WHSV-TV
HARRISONBURG, VA
 03-1 720p
ABCNBCION +2
-76 dBm Poor 201° SSW
#3
WHSV-TV
HARRISONBURG, VA
 03-1 720p
ABCNBCION +2
-76 dBm Poor 201° SSW
#4
WHSV-TV
HARRISONBURG, VA
 03-1 720p
ABCNBCION +2
-76 dBm Poor 201° SSW
#5
WVIR-TV
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA
 29-1 1080i
NBCGrit365BLK +3
-77 dBm Poor 139° SE
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Reception Analysis

How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers
Reliability Score
6 / 10

Signal varies 9 dB across the sample area — moderate variation; check the map for your block.

Antenna Recommendation
Rotator Recommended
Point 272° · W · Spread 133°

Towers spread 133° - rotator recommended

Signal Competition
Dominant Tower
#1 leads by 11 dB
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About TV Reception in Hinton

Hinton, Virginia (22831) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WGPT at -65 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