ZIP 24441 38.2222° N  78.8094° W

TV Channels in Grottoes, VA

ZIP Code: 24441 • Coordinates: 38.2222°N, 78.8094°W

Channels available
6 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-52 dBm · WVIR-TV
Reliability
9 / 10
Recommended antenna
Directional 133° SE
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 15 dB
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Major Network Coverage

6 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
WHSV-TV
Ch. 03-1 · 720p
-76 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 03-2
ION Ch. 03-3
Me-TV Ch. 03-4
Outlaw Ch. 03-6
NBC
WVIR-TV
Ch. 29-1 · 1080i
-52 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
Grit Ch. 29-5
365BLK Ch. 29-6
CW+ Ch. 29-3
Outlaw Ch. 29-2
True Crime Network Ch. 29-4
CBS
WCAV
Ch. 19-1 · 1080i
-70 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 27-1
ION Ch. 19-4
FOX
WVIR-CD
Ch. 19-1 · 1080i
-70 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 19-1
ION Ch. 19-4
PBS
WHTJ
Ch. 41-1 · 1080i
-67 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Create Ch. 41-5
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 41-4
World Channel Ch. 41-3
CW
Not Available
MyN
Not Available
ION
WCAV
Ch. 19-1 · 1080i
-70 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 19-1
FOX Ch. 27-1
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
WVIR-TV
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA
 29-1 1080i
NBCGrit365BLK +3
-52 dBm Good 133° SE
#2
WHTJ
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA
 41-1 1080i
PBSCreatePBS Kids 24/7 +1
-67 dBm Fair 133° SE
#3
WNVC
 26 Other -67 dBm Fair 133° SE
#4
WCAV
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA
 19-1 1080i
CBSFOXION
-70 dBm Fair 132° SE
#5
WCAV
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA
 19-1 1080i
CBSFOXION
-70 dBm Fair 132° SE
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Reception Analysis

How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers
Reliability Score
9 / 10

Signal varies 2 dB across the sample area — minimal variation across this ZIP.

Antenna Recommendation
Directional Antenna
Point 133° · SE · Spread 0°

Towers clustered within 0°

Signal Competition
Dominant Tower
#1 leads by 15 dB
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About TV Reception in Grottoes

Grottoes, Virginia (24441) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WVIR-TV at -52 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