ZIP 23221 37.5500° N  77.4910° W

TV Channels in Richmond, VA

ZIP Code: 23221 • Coordinates: 37.5500°N, 77.4910°W

Channels available
9 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-18 dBm · WRLH-TV
Reliability
10 / 10
Recommended antenna
Attenuator 247° WSW
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 0 dB
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Major Network Coverage

9 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
WRIC-TV
Ch. 08-1 · 720p
-18 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
Laff Ch. 08-4
365BLK Ch. 65-4
COZI TV Ch. 08-3
Rewind TV Ch. 08-2
Start TV Ch. 65-5
NBC
WWBT
Ch. 12-1 · 1080i
-28 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
CW Ch. 65-1
Heroes & Icons Ch. 12-3
ION Mystery Ch. 12-4
Me-TV Ch. 12-2
True Crime Network Ch. 12-5
CBS
WTVR-TV
Ch. 06-1 · 1080i
-22 dBm
+ 7 more
Also on this station:
Antenna TV Ch. 06-2
Court TV Ch. 06-4
ION Ch. 06-5
Bounce TV Ch. 65-2
Busted Ch. 06-6
HSN Ch. 06-7
Weather Ch. 06-3
FOX
WRLH-TV
Ch. 35-1 · 720p
-18 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
Grit Ch. 65-3
MyN Ch. 35-2
Charge! Ch. 35-4
Comet TV Ch. 35-3
ROAR Ch. 35-2
The Nest Ch. 35-5
PBS
WCVE-TV
Ch. 23-1 · 1080i
-23 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Create Ch. 23-2
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 23-4
World Channel Ch. 23-3
CW
WWBT
Ch. 12-1 · 1080i
-28 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 12-1
Heroes & Icons Ch. 12-3
ION Mystery Ch. 12-4
Me-TV Ch. 12-2
True Crime Network Ch. 12-5
MyN
WRLH-TV
Ch. 35-1 · 720p
-18 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 35-1
Grit Ch. 65-3
Charge! Ch. 35-4
Comet TV Ch. 35-3
ROAR Ch. 35-2
The Nest Ch. 35-5
ION
WTVR-TV
Ch. 06-1 · 1080i
-22 dBm
+ 7 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 06-1
Antenna TV Ch. 06-2
Court TV Ch. 06-4
Bounce TV Ch. 65-2
Busted Ch. 06-6
HSN Ch. 06-7
Weather Ch. 06-3
Telemundo
WZTD-LD
Ch. 45-1 · 1080i
-37 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
NBC True CRMZ Ch. 45-2
Oxygen Ch. 45-3
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
WRLH-TV
RICHMOND, VA
 35-1 720p
FOXGritMyN +4
-18 dBm Excellent 247° WSW
#2
WRLH-TV
RICHMOND, VA
 35-1 720p
FOXGritMyN +4
-18 dBm Excellent 247° WSW
#3
WRIC-TV
PETERSBURG, VA
 08-1 720p
ABCLaff365BLK +3
-18 dBm Excellent 247° WSW
#4
WTVR-TV
RICHMOND, VA
 06-1 1080i
CBSAntenna TVCourt TV +5
-22 dBm Excellent 247° WSW
#5
WTVR-TV
RICHMOND, VA
 06-1 1080i
CBSAntenna TVCourt TV +5
-22 dBm Excellent 247° 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
Attenuator

Signal is extremely strong (-18 dBm). Standard antennas may overload your TV. Try inserting a simple metal paperclip into the antenna port first. If that fails, use a Variable Attenuator.

Signal Competition
Contested
Top 2 signals within 0 dB
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About TV Reception in Richmond

Richmond, Virginia (23221) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WRLH-TV at -18 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