TV Channels in Richmond, VA
ZIP Code: 23231 • Coordinates: 37.4422°N, 77.3149°W
Channels available
9 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-36 dBm · WUPV
Recommended antenna
Omnidirectional
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 1 dB
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9 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
WRIC-TV
Ch. 08-1 · 720p
-37 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
WAVY-TV
Ch. 10-1 · 1080i
-44 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Defy TV Ch. 10-4
GET Ch. 10-3
The Nest Ch. 10-2
CBS
WTKR
Ch. 03-1 · 1080i
-39 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Court TV Ch. 03-2
Bounce TV Ch. 03-3
HSN Ch. 03-4
QVC Ch. 03-5
FOX
WRLH-TV
Ch. 35-1 · 720p
-39 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
WHRO-TV
Ch. 15-1 · 1080i
-38 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Create Ch. 15-4
First Nations Experience Ch. 15-5
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 15-3
World Channel Ch. 15-2
CW
WVBT
Ch. 43-1 · 720p
-44 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 43-1
COZI TV Ch. 43-4
Rewind TV Ch. 43-3
MyN
WTVZ-TV
Ch. 33-1 · 720p
-38 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Charge! Ch. 33-2
Comet TV Ch. 33-3
ROAR Ch. 33-4
ION
WTVR-TV
Ch. 06-1 · 1080i
-41 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
-66 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
NBC True CRMZ Ch. 45-2
Oxygen Ch. 45-3
Univision
Not Available
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Signal strength · dBm >-30 Excellent → Poor <-70
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Stations ranked by received power at the ZIP centroid
· map shows full variation Top 5 Strongest Signals
| Rank | Station | Channel | Networks | Signal | Quality | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | WUPV ASHLAND, VA | 35-11 1080p | Pickleball TVROXiT2 | -36 dBm | Excellent | 9° N |
| #2 | WRIC-TV PETERSBURG, VA | 08-1 720p | ABCLaff365BLK +3 | -37 dBm | Excellent | 287° WNW |
| #3 | WHRO-TV HAMPTON-NORFOLK, VA | 15-1 1080i | PBSCreateFirst Nations Experience +2 | -38 dBm | Excellent | 134° SE |
| #4 | WTVZ-TV NORFOLK, VA | 33-1 720p | MyNCharge!Comet TV +1 | -38 dBm | Excellent | 134° SE |
| #5 | WTKR NORFOLK, VA | 03-1 1080i | CBSCourt TVBounce TV +2 | -39 dBm | Excellent | 134° SE |
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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 6 dB across the sample area — moderate variation; check the map for your block.
Antenna Recommendation
Omnidirectional Antenna
Towers in all directions (177°)
Signal Competition
Contested
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About TV Reception in Richmond
Richmond, Virginia (23231) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WUPV at -36 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