ZIP 25865 37.7115° N  81.3624° W

TV Channels in Lester, WV

ZIP Code: 25865 • Coordinates: 37.7115°N, 81.3624°W

Channels available
8 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-42 dBm · WOAY-TV
Reliability
8 / 10
Signal varies 9 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Wide-beam 19° NNE
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 18 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
-42 dBm
+ 1 more
Also on this station:
Dabl Ch. 04-2
NBC
WVVA
Ch. 06-1 · 1080i
-74 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
WOWK-TV
Ch. 13-1 · 1080i
-78 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
-61 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
-75 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
WQCW
Ch. 03-1 · 1080i
-76 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)
-60 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)
-74 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
WOAY-TV
OAK HILL, WV
 04-1 720p
ABCDabl
-42 dBm Excellent 34° NE
#2
WVAH-TV
CHARLESTON, WV
 03-2 480i (w)
MyNCatchy ComedyCharge! +5
-60 dBm Good 329° NNW
#3
WCHS-TV
CHARLESTON, WV
 08-1 720p
ABCFOXAntenna TV +1
-61 dBm Good 329° NNW
#4
WCHS-TV
CHARLESTON, WV
 08-1 720p
ABCFOXAntenna TV +1
-61 dBm Good 329° NNW
#5
W03BX-D
 3 Other -70 dBm Fair 33° NNE
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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 9 dB across the sample area — moderate variation; check the map for your block.

Antenna Recommendation
Wide-Beam Directional
Point 19° · NNE · Spread 50°

Towers within 50° arc

Signal Competition
Dominant Tower
#1 leads by 18 dB
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About TV Reception in Lester

Lester, West Virginia (25865) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WOAY-TV at -42 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