ZIP 23324 36.7997° N  76.2734° W

TV Channels in Chesapeake, VA

ZIP Code: 23324 • Coordinates: 36.7997°N, 76.2734°W

Channels available
8 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-19 dBm · WVAD-LD
Reliability
7 / 10
Signal varies 22 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Attenuator 290° WNW
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 4 dB
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Major Network Coverage

8 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
WVEC
Ch. 13-1 · 720p
-23 dBm
+ 7 more
Also on this station:
365BLK Ch. 13-5
Me-TV Ch. 13-3
Outlaw Ch. 13-6
Quest Ch. 13-4
Shop LC Ch. 13-8
True Crime Network Ch. 13-2
Weather Ch. 13-7
NBC
WAVY-TV
Ch. 10-1 · 1080i
-24 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
-25 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
WVBT
Ch. 43-1 · 720p
-25 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
CW Ch. 43-2
COZI TV Ch. 43-4
Rewind TV Ch. 43-3
PBS
WHRO-TV
Ch. 15-1 · 1080i
-24 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
-25 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
-25 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Charge! Ch. 33-2
Comet TV Ch. 33-3
ROAR Ch. 33-4
ION
WPXV-TV
Ch. 49-1 · 720p
-24 dBm
+ 7 more
Also on this station:
Laff Ch. 49-2
Busted Ch. 49-5
Game Show Central Ch. 49-6
HSN Ch. 49-8
ION Mystery Ch. 49-3
ION Plus Ch. 49-4
QVC Ch. 49-7
Telemundo
Not Available
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 · map shows full variation
Rank Station Channel Networks Signal Quality Bearing
#1
WVAD-LD
CHESAPEAKE, VA
 25-1 1080i
DaystarDaystar Español
-19 dBm Excellent 326° NW
#2
WVEC
HAMPTON, VA
 13-1 720p
ABC365BLKMe-TV +5
-23 dBm Excellent 276° W
#3
WAVY-TV
PORTSMOUTH, VA
 10-1 1080i
NBCDefy TVGET +1
-24 dBm Excellent 276° W
#4
WHRO-TV
HAMPTON-NORFOLK, VA
 15-1 1080i
PBSCreateFirst Nations Experience +2
-24 dBm Excellent 273° W
#5
WPXV-TV
NORFOLK, VA
 49-1 720p
IONLaffBusted +5
-24 dBm Excellent 276° W
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Reception Analysis

How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers
Reliability Score
7 / 10

Signal varies 22 dB across the sample area — significant address-level variation expected. Check the map.

Antenna Recommendation
Attenuator

Signal is extremely strong (-19 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 4 dB
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About TV Reception in Chesapeake

Chesapeake, Virginia (23324) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WVAD-LD at -19 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