TV Channels in Amherst, VA
ZIP Code: 24521 • Coordinates: 37.6333°N, 79.1008°W
Channels available
8 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-67 dBm · WVIR-TV
Recommended antenna
Omnidirectional
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 6 dB
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8 of 10 networks reach this ZIP Major Network Coverage
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
-77 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
WVIR-TV
Ch. 29-1 · 1080i
-67 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
WDBJ
Ch. 07-1 · 1080i
-78 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
-79 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
Antenna TV Ch. 27-4
Bounce TV Ch. 27-3
PBS
WBRA-TV
Ch. 15-1 · 1080i
-79 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
-73 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
WSET-TV
Ch. 13-1 · 720p
-77 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 13-1
Charge! Ch. 13-2
Comet TV Ch. 13-3
ROAR Ch. 13-4
ION
WHSV-TV
Ch. 03-1 · 720p
-79 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 03-1
NBC Ch. 03-2
Me-TV Ch. 03-4
Outlaw Ch. 03-6
Telemundo
Not Available
Univision
Not Available
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Signal strength · dBm >-30 Excellent → Poor <-70
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Stations ranked by received power at the ZIP centroid
· map shows full variation Top 5 Strongest Signals
| Rank | Station | Channel | Networks | Signal | Quality | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | WVIR-TV CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA | 29-1 1080i | NBCGrit365BLK +3 | -67 dBm | Fair | 54° NE |
| #2 | WWCW LYNCHBURG, VA | 21-1 720p | CWGritCOZI TV +2 | -73 dBm | Fair | 234° SW |
| #3 | WSET-TV LYNCHBURG, VA | 13-1 720p | ABCMyNCharge! +2 | -77 dBm | Poor | 233° SW |
| #4 | WSET-TV LYNCHBURG, VA | 13-1 720p | ABCMyNCharge! +2 | -77 dBm | Poor | 233° SW |
| #5 | WDBJ ROANOKE, VA | 07-1 1080i | CBSMyN365BLK +3 | -78 dBm | Poor | 243° WSW |
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How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers Reception Analysis
Reliability Score
7 / 10
Signal varies 6 dB across the sample area — moderate variation; check the map for your block.
Antenna Recommendation
Omnidirectional Antenna
Towers in all directions (176°)
Signal Competition
Dominant Tower
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About TV Reception in Amherst
Amherst, Virginia (24521) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WVIR-TV at -67 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