ZIP 24053 36.6072° N  80.5341° W

TV Channels in Ararat, VA

ZIP Code: 24053 • Coordinates: 36.6072°N, 80.5341°W

Channels available
8 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-60 dBm · WBRA-TV
Reliability
7 / 10
Signal varies 6 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Rotator 91° E
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 5 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
WXLV-TV
Ch. 45-1 · 720p
-78 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
MyN Ch. 48-1
Charge! Ch. 45-3
ROAR Ch. 45-2
The Nest Ch. 45-4
NBC
WXII-TV
Ch. 12-1 · 1080i
-66 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
CW Ch. 20-1
Dabl Ch. 20-4
Me-TV Ch. 12-2
QVC2 Ch. 12-4
Story Television Ch. 12-3
CBS
WDBJ
Ch. 07-1 · 1080i
-69 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
-70 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
Antenna TV Ch. 27-4
Bounce TV Ch. 27-3
PBS
WBRA-TV
Ch. 15-1 · 1080i
-60 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
WXII-TV
Ch. 12-1 · 1080i
-66 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 12-1
Dabl Ch. 20-4
Me-TV Ch. 12-2
QVC2 Ch. 12-4
Story Television Ch. 12-3
MyN
WDBJ
Ch. 07-1 · 1080i
-69 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
WLFB
Ch. 40-05 · 480i (w)
-65 dBm
+ 8 more
Also on this station:
Grit Ch. 40-05
Laff Ch. 40-06
BUZZR Ch. 40-12
Bounce TV Ch. 40-07
ION Mystery Ch. 40-04
ION Plus Ch. 40-02
Jewelry TV Ch. 40-10
Religious Ch. 40-01
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
WBRA-TV
ROANOKE, VA
 15-1 1080i
PBSCreateEducational +3
-60 dBm Good 27° NNE
#2
WLFB
BLUEFIELD, WV
 40-05 480i (w)
GritIONLaff +6
-65 dBm Fair 317° NW
#3
WXII-TV
WINSTON-SALEM, NC
 12-1 1080i
NBCCWDabl +3
-66 dBm Fair 151° SSE
#4
WXII-TV
WINSTON-SALEM, NC
 12-1 1080i
NBCCWDabl +3
-66 dBm Fair 151° SSE
#5
WCWG
 16 Other -66 dBm Fair 151° SSE
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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 6 dB across the sample area — moderate variation; check the map for your block.

Antenna Recommendation
Rotator Recommended
Point 91° · E · Spread 134°

Towers spread 134° - rotator recommended

Signal Competition
Contested
Top 2 signals within 5 dB
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About TV Reception in Ararat

Ararat, Virginia (24053) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WBRA-TV at -60 dBm, rated as "Good" 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