ZIP 24318 36.9960° N  81.3871° W

TV Channels in Ceres, VA

ZIP Code: 24318 • Coordinates: 36.9960°N, 81.3871°W

Channels available
8 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-66 dBm · WSWP-TV
Reliability
8 / 10
Recommended antenna
Wide-beam 81° E
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
WOAY-TV
Ch. 04-1 · 720p
-79 dBm
+ 1 more
Also on this station:
Dabl Ch. 04-2
NBC
WXII-TV
Ch. 12-1 · 1080i
-69 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
-79 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
WCYB-TV
Ch. 05-3 · 720p
-77 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 05-1
CW Ch. 05-2
PBS
WSWP-TV
Ch. 09-1 · 1080i
-66 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
PBS Encore Ch. 09-2
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 09-3
World Channel Ch. 09-2
CW
WXII-TV
Ch. 12-1 · 1080i
-69 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
-79 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)
-68 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
Rank Station Channel Networks Signal Quality Bearing
#1
WSWP-TV
GRANDVIEW, WV
 09-1 1080i
PBSPBS EncorePBS Kids 24/7 +1
-66 dBm Fair 19° NNE
#2
WLFB
BLUEFIELD, WV
 40-05 480i (w)
GritIONLaff +6
-68 dBm Fair 25° NNE
#3
WXII-TV
WINSTON-SALEM, NC
 12-1 1080i
NBCCWDabl +3
-69 dBm Fair 127° SE
#4
WXII-TV
WINSTON-SALEM, NC
 12-1 1080i
NBCCWDabl +3
-69 dBm Fair 127° SE
#5
WCWG
 16 Other -69 dBm Fair 127° 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 2 dB across the sample area — minimal variation across this ZIP.

Antenna Recommendation
Wide-Beam Directional
Point 81° · E · Spread 62°

Towers within 62° arc

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

Ceres, Virginia (24318) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WSWP-TV at -66 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