ZIP 24202 36.6563° N  82.2122° W

TV Channels in Bristol, VA

ZIP Code: 24202 • Coordinates: 36.6563°N, 82.2122°W

Channels available
7 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-42 dBm · WETP-TV
Reliability
7 / 10
Signal varies 24 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Wide-beam 245° WSW
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 4 dB
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Major Network Coverage

7 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
WJHL-TV
Ch. 11-2 · 720p
-71 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 11-1
Antenna TV Ch. 11-3
NBC
WCYB-TV
Ch. 05-3 · 720p
-66 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 05-3
CW Ch. 05-2
CBS
WYMT-TV
Ch. 57-1 · 1080i
-69 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
Heroes & Icons Ch. 57-2
Outlaw Ch. 57-3
FOX
WCYB-TV
Ch. 05-3 · 720p
-66 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 05-1
CW Ch. 05-2
PBS
WETP-TV
Ch. 02-1 · 1080i
-42 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Create Ch. 02-3
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 02-2
World Channel Ch. 02-4
CW
WCYB-TV
Ch. 05-3 · 720p
-66 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 05-3
NBC Ch. 05-1
MyN
Not Available
ION
WLFG
Ch. 68-03 · 480i (w)
-67 dBm
+ 8 more
Also on this station:
BUZZR Ch. 68-06
Defy TV Ch. 68-07
GET Ch. 68-11
ION Plus Ch. 68-02
Jewelry TV Ch. 68-04
Outlaw Ch. 68-05
Quest Ch. 68-08
Religious Ch. 68-01
Telemundo
Not Available
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
WETP-TV
SNEEDVILLE, TN
 02-1 1080i
PBSCreatePBS Kids 24/7 +1
-42 dBm Excellent 251° WSW
#2
WKPZ-CD
KINGSPORT, TN
 36-2 480i (w)
GritAudioAudio +3
-46 dBm Excellent 247° WSW
#3
WKPT-CD
KINGSPORT, TN
 19-7 480i (w)
Court TVLaffCOZI TV +5
-53 dBm Good 247° WSW
#4
WCYB-TV
BRISTOL, VA
 05-3 720p
FOXNBCCW
-66 dBm Fair 158° SSE
#5
WCYB-TV
BRISTOL, VA
 05-3 720p
FOXNBCCW
-66 dBm Fair 158° 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 24 dB across the sample area — significant address-level variation expected. Check the map.

Antenna Recommendation
Wide-Beam Directional
Point 245° · WSW · Spread 87°

Towers within 87° arc

Signal Competition
Contested
Top 2 signals within 4 dB
§ 05

About TV Reception in Bristol

Bristol, Virginia (24202) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WETP-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