ZIP 24012 37.3177° N  79.8968° W

TV Channels in Roanoke, VA

ZIP Code: 24012 • Coordinates: 37.3177°N, 79.8968°W

Channels available
8 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-65 dBm · WWCW
Reliability
5 / 10
Signal varies 14 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Rotator 227° SW
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 2 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
WSET-TV
Ch. 13-1 · 720p
-69 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
MyN Ch. 24-1
Charge! Ch. 13-2
Comet TV Ch. 13-3
ROAR Ch. 13-4
NBC
WSLS-TV
Ch. 10-1 · 1080i
-67 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
GET Ch. 10-2
Me-TV Ch. 10-3
Movies! Ch. 10-5
Start TV Ch. 10-4
CBS
WDBJ
Ch. 07-1 · 1080i
-67 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
MyN Ch. 24-1
365BLK Ch. 07-2
Dabl Ch. 24-4
Heroes & Icons Ch. 07-3
True Crime Network Ch. 07-4
FOX
WFXR
Ch. 27-1 · 720p
-67 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
Antenna TV Ch. 27-4
Bounce TV Ch. 27-3
PBS
WBRA-TV
Ch. 15-1 · 1080i
-68 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
Create Ch. 15-4
Educational Ch. 15-5
PBS Encore Ch. 15-2
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 15-3
World Channel Ch. 15-2
CW
WWCW
Ch. 21-1 · 720p
-65 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Grit Ch. 21-4
COZI TV Ch. 24-2
Catchy Comedy Ch. 24-3
Rewind TV Ch. 21-3
MyN
WDBJ
Ch. 07-1 · 1080i
-67 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 07-1
365BLK Ch. 07-2
Dabl Ch. 24-4
Heroes & Icons Ch. 07-3
True Crime Network Ch. 07-4
ION
WPXR-TV
Ch. 38-2 · 480i (w)
-68 dBm
+ 8 more
Also on this station:
Court TV Ch. 38-2
Laff Ch. 38-3
Busted Ch. 38-6
Game Show Central Ch. 38-7
HSN Ch. 38-8
ION Mystery Ch. 38-4
ION Plus Ch. 38-5
QVC Ch. 38-9
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
WWCW
LYNCHBURG, VA
 21-1 720p
CWGritCOZI TV +2
-65 dBm Fair 89° E
#2
WDBJ
ROANOKE, VA
 07-1 1080i
CBSMyN365BLK +3
-67 dBm Fair 239° WSW
#3
WDBJ
ROANOKE, VA
 07-1 1080i
CBSMyN365BLK +3
-67 dBm Fair 239° WSW
#4
WSLS-TV
ROANOKE, VA
 10-1 1080i
NBCGETMe-TV +2
-67 dBm Fair 240° WSW
#5
WFXR
ROANOKE, VA
 27-1 720p
FOXAntenna TVBounce TV
-67 dBm Fair 239° WSW
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Reception Analysis

How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers
Reliability Score
5 / 10

Signal varies 14 dB across the sample area — significant address-level variation expected. Check the map.

Antenna Recommendation
Rotator Recommended
Point 227° · SW · Spread 138°

Towers spread 138° - rotator recommended

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

Roanoke, Virginia (24012) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WWCW 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