ZIP 23834 37.2901° N  77.4008° W

TV Channels in Colonial Heights, VA

ZIP Code: 23834 • Coordinates: 37.2901°N, 77.4008°W

Channels available
9 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-42 dBm · WRLH-TV
Reliability
8 / 10
Signal varies 8 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Rotator 345° NNW
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
-42 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
-47 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
-44 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
-42 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
-44 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
-47 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 43-1
COZI TV Ch. 43-4
Rewind TV Ch. 43-3
MyN
WRLH-TV
Ch. 35-1 · 720p
-42 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
-45 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
-64 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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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
WRLH-TV
RICHMOND, VA
 35-1 720p
FOXGritMyN +4
-42 dBm Excellent 324° NW
#2
WRLH-TV
RICHMOND, VA
 35-1 720p
FOXGritMyN +4
-42 dBm Excellent 324° NW
#3
WRIC-TV
PETERSBURG, VA
 08-1 720p
ABCLaff365BLK +3
-42 dBm Excellent 324° NW
#4
WTKR
NORFOLK, VA
 03-1 1080i
CBSCourt TVBounce TV +2
-44 dBm Excellent 124° SE
#5
WHRO-TV
HAMPTON-NORFOLK, VA
 15-1 1080i
PBSCreateFirst Nations Experience +2
-44 dBm Excellent 124° SE
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Reception Analysis

How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers
Reliability Score
8 / 10

Signal varies 8 dB across the sample area — moderate variation; check the map for your block.

Antenna Recommendation
Rotator Recommended
Point 345° · NNW · Spread 139°

Towers spread 139° - rotator recommended

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

Colonial Heights, Virginia (23834) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WRLH-TV at -42 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