TV Channels in Nelson, VA
ZIP Code: 24580 • Coordinates: 36.5791°N, 78.6731°W
Channels available
10 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-38 dBm · WRDC
Reliability
9 / 10
Recommended antenna
Directional 173° S
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 1 dB
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10 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
WTVD
Ch. 11-1 · 720p
-46 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Charge! Ch. 11-3
Comet TV Ch. 28-3
HSN Ch. 11-4
Localish Ch. 11-2
NBC
WRAL-TV
Ch. 05-1 · 1080i
-39 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
COZI TV Ch. 05-2
ION Mystery Ch. 05-4
News Ch. 34-1
Start TV Ch. 05-3
CBS
WNCN
Ch. 17-1 · 1080i
-47 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Antenna TV Ch. 17-4
Grit Ch. 17-3
Charge! Ch. 28-2
Rewind TV Ch. 17-2
FOX
WRAZ
Ch. 50-1 · 720p
-39 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Telemundo Ch. 54-1
Dabl Ch. 50-3
Heroes & Icons Ch. 50-4
Me-TV Ch. 50-2
PBS
WUNP-TV
Ch. 36-2 · 1080i
-45 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
North Carolina Channel Ch. 36-4
PBS Encore Ch. 36-1
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 36-3
CW
WLFL
Ch. 22-1 · 720p
-39 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
MyN Ch. 28-1
ROAR Ch. 22-3
The Nest Ch. 22-2
MyN
WLFL
Ch. 22-1 · 720p
-39 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
CW Ch. 22-1
ROAR Ch. 22-3
The Nest Ch. 22-2
ION
WRPX-TV
Ch. 47-2 · 480i (w)
-44 dBm
+ 7 more
Also on this station:
Court TV Ch. 47-2
Bounce TV Ch. 62-1
Busted Ch. 47-6
Game Show Central Ch. 47-4
ION Plus Ch. 47-3
QVC Ch. 47-8
True Crime Network Ch. 47-5
Telemundo
WRTD-CD
Ch. 50-1 · 720p
-39 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 50-1
Dabl Ch. 50-3
Heroes & Icons Ch. 50-4
Me-TV Ch. 50-2
Univision
WTNC-LD
Ch. 40-5 · 480i (w)
-64 dBm
+ 7 more
Also on this station:
Laff Ch. 40-5
Confess Ch. 40-3
GET Ch. 40-4
Infomercials Ch. 40-8
MovieSphere Gold Ch. 40-7
Quest Ch. 40-6
UniMás Ch. 40-2
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Signal strength · dBm >-30 Excellent → Poor <-70
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Stations ranked by received power at the ZIP centroid
Top 5 Strongest Signals
| Rank | Station | Channel | Networks | Signal | Quality | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | WRDC DURHAM, NC | 22-20 nan | GameLoopPickleball TVT2 | -38 dBm | Excellent | 173° S |
| #2 | WRAZ RALEIGH, NC | 50-1 720p | FOXTelemundoDabl +2 | -39 dBm | Excellent | 173° S |
| #3 | WRAZ RALEIGH, NC | 50-1 720p | FOXTelemundoDabl +2 | -39 dBm | Excellent | 173° S |
| #4 | WRAL-TV RALEIGH, NC | 05-1 1080i | NBCCOZI TVION Mystery +2 | -39 dBm | Excellent | 173° S |
| #5 | WLFL RALEIGH, NC | 22-1 720p | CWMyNROAR +1 | -39 dBm | Excellent | 173° S |
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How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers Reception Analysis
Reliability Score
9 / 10
Signal varies 4 dB across the sample area — minimal variation across this ZIP.
Antenna Recommendation
Directional Antenna
Towers clustered within 0°
Signal Competition
Contested
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About TV Reception in Nelson
Nelson, Virginia (24580) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WRDC at -38 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