ZIP 24716 37.5337° N  81.3763° W

TV Channels in Bud, WV

ZIP Code: 24716 • Coordinates: 37.5337°N, 81.3763°W

Channels available
7 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-70 dBm · WVVA
Reliability
4 / 10
Signal varies 16 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Omnidirectional
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 0 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
WCHS-TV
Ch. 08-1 · 720p
-71 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 08-2
Antenna TV Ch. 08-3
True Crime Network Ch. 03-5
NBC
WVVA
Ch. 06-1 · 1080i
-70 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
Court TV Ch. 06-4
365BLK Ch. 06-6
CW+ Ch. 06-2
Me-TV Ch. 06-3
Start TV Ch. 06-5
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
WCHS-TV
Ch. 08-1 · 720p
-71 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 08-1
Antenna TV Ch. 08-3
True Crime Network Ch. 03-5
PBS
WSWP-TV
Ch. 09-1 · 1080i
-78 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
Not Available
MyN
WVAH-TV
Ch. 03-2 · 480i (w)
-70 dBm
+ 7 more
Also on this station:
Catchy Comedy Ch. 11-1
Charge! Ch. 11-4
Comet TV Ch. 11-3
Me-TV Ch. 03-2
Outlaw Ch. 03-3
ROAR Ch. 11-5
The Nest Ch. 11-2
ION
WLFB
Ch. 40-05 · 480i (w)
-70 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
§ 03

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
WVVA
BLUEFIELD, WV
 06-1 1080i
NBCCourt TV365BLK +3
-70 dBm Fair 151° SSE
#2
WVAH-TV
CHARLESTON, WV
 03-2 480i (w)
MyNCatchy ComedyCharge! +5
-70 dBm Fair 335° NNW
#3
WLFB
BLUEFIELD, WV
 40-05 480i (w)
GritIONLaff +6
-70 dBm Fair 163° SSE
#4
WCHS-TV
CHARLESTON, WV
 08-1 720p
ABCFOXAntenna TV +1
-71 dBm Fair 335° NNW
#5
WCHS-TV
CHARLESTON, WV
 08-1 720p
ABCFOXAntenna TV +1
-71 dBm Fair 335° NNW
§ 04

Reception Analysis

How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers
Reliability Score
4 / 10

Signal varies 16 dB across the sample area — significant address-level variation expected. Check the map.

Antenna Recommendation
Omnidirectional Antenna

Towers in all directions (179°)

Signal Competition
Contested
Top 2 signals within 0 dB
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About TV Reception in Bud

Bud, West Virginia (24716) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WVVA at -70 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