ZIP 25854 38.1275° N  80.9764° W

TV Channels in Hico, WV

ZIP Code: 25854 • Coordinates: 38.1275°N, 80.9764°W

Channels available
8 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-31 dBm · WOAY-TV
Reliability
8 / 10
Signal varies 8 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Wide-beam 230° SW
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 23 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
-31 dBm
+ 1 more
Also on this station:
Dabl Ch. 04-2
NBC
WQCW
Ch. 03-1 · 1080i
-62 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
CW Ch. 30-1
365BLK Ch. 30-5
Heroes & Icons Ch. 30-2
Quest Ch. 30-4
Start TV Ch. 30-3
CBS
WOWK-TV
Ch. 13-1 · 1080i
-64 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Grit Ch. 13-3
Dabl Ch. 03-4
ION Mystery Ch. 13-2
Rewind TV Ch. 13-4
FOX
WCHS-TV
Ch. 08-1 · 720p
-55 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 08-1
Antenna TV Ch. 08-3
True Crime Network Ch. 03-5
PBS
WVPB-TV
Ch. 33-1 · 1080i
-65 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
PBS Encore Ch. 33-2
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 33-3
World Channel Ch. 33-2
CW
WQCW
Ch. 03-1 · 1080i
-62 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 03-1
365BLK Ch. 30-5
Heroes & Icons Ch. 30-2
Quest Ch. 30-4
Start TV Ch. 30-3
MyN
WVAH-TV
Ch. 03-2 · 480i (w)
-54 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
WLPX-TV
Ch. 29-2 · 480i (w)
-69 dBm
+ 8 more
Also on this station:
Court TV Ch. 29-2
Laff Ch. 29-4
Bounce TV Ch. 29-3
Busted Ch. 29-6
Game Show Central Ch. 29-7
HSN Ch. 29-8
ION Plus Ch. 29-5
QVC Ch. 29-9
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
WOAY-TV
OAK HILL, WV
 04-1 720p
ABCDabl
-31 dBm Excellent 219° SW
#2
WVAH-TV
CHARLESTON, WV
 03-2 480i (w)
MyNCatchy ComedyCharge! +5
-54 dBm Good 291° WNW
#3
WCHS-TV
CHARLESTON, WV
 08-1 720p
ABCFOXAntenna TV +1
-55 dBm Good 291° WNW
#4
WCHS-TV
CHARLESTON, WV
 08-1 720p
ABCFOXAntenna TV +1
-55 dBm Good 291° WNW
#5
WQCW
PORTSMOUTH, OH
 03-1 1080i
NBCCW365BLK +3
-62 dBm Good 292° WNW
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Reception Analysis

How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers
Reliability Score
8 / 10

Signal varies 8 dB across the sample area — moderate variation; check the map for your block.

Antenna Recommendation
Wide-Beam Directional
Point 230° · SW · Spread 62°

Towers within 62° arc

Signal Competition
Dominant Tower
#1 leads by 23 dB
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About TV Reception in Hico

Hico, West Virginia (25854) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WOAY-TV at -31 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