ZIP 24892 37.3167° N  81.6968° W

TV Channels in War, WV

ZIP Code: 24892 • Coordinates: 37.3167°N, 81.6968°W

Channels available
8 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-71 dBm · WLFB
Reliability
5 / 10
Signal varies 9 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Rotator 152° SSE
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
-82 dBm
+ 1 more
Also on this station:
Dabl Ch. 04-2
NBC
WVVA
Ch. 06-1 · 1080i
-73 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
WJHL-TV
Ch. 11-2 · 720p
-83 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 11-2
Antenna TV Ch. 11-3
FOX
WCYB-TV
Ch. 05-3 · 720p
-79 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 05-1
CW Ch. 05-2
PBS
WSWP-TV
Ch. 09-1 · 1080i
-82 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
WCYB-TV
Ch. 05-3 · 720p
-79 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 05-3
NBC Ch. 05-1
MyN
WVNS-TV
Ch. 59-1 · 1080i
-89 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 59-1
FOX Ch. 59-2
ION
WLFB
Ch. 40-05 · 480i (w)
-71 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 · map shows full variation
Rank Station Channel Networks Signal Quality Bearing
#1
WLFB
BLUEFIELD, WV
 40-05 480i (w)
GritIONLaff +6
-71 dBm Fair 105° ESE
#2
WVVA
BLUEFIELD, WV
 06-1 1080i
NBCCourt TV365BLK +3
-73 dBm Fair 98° E
#3
WLFG
GRUNDY, VA
 68-03 480i (w)
IONBUZZRDefy TV +6
-76 dBm Poor 212° SSW
#4
WAGV
 14 Other -76 dBm Poor 249° WSW
#5
WEMT
GREENEVILLE, TN
 39-3 480i (w)
Charge!Comet TVROAR +3
-78 dBm Poor 201° SSW
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Reception Analysis

How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers
Reliability Score
5 / 10

Signal varies 9 dB across the sample area — moderate variation; check the map for your block.

Antenna Recommendation
Rotator Recommended
Point 152° · SSE · Spread 97°

Towers spread 97° - rotator recommended

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

War, West Virginia (24892) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WLFB at -71 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