ZIP 25866 38.0078° N  81.1615° W

TV Channels in Lochgelly, WV

ZIP Code: 25866 • Coordinates: 38.0078°N, 81.1615°W

Channels available
8 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-18 dBm · WOAY-TV
Reliability
7 / 10
Signal varies 29 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Attenuator 172° S
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 39 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
-18 dBm
+ 1 more
Also on this station:
Dabl Ch. 04-2
NBC
WQCW
Ch. 03-1 · 1080i
-67 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
-67 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
-57 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
-69 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
-67 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)
-57 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)
-72 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
-18 dBm Excellent 170° S
#2
WVAH-TV
CHARLESTON, WV
 03-2 480i (w)
MyNCatchy ComedyCharge! +5
-57 dBm Good 305° NW
#3
WCHS-TV
CHARLESTON, WV
 08-1 720p
ABCFOXAntenna TV +1
-57 dBm Good 305° NW
#4
WCHS-TV
CHARLESTON, WV
 08-1 720p
ABCFOXAntenna TV +1
-57 dBm Good 305° NW
#5
WOWK-TV
HUNTINGTON, WV
 13-1 1080i
CBSGritDabl +2
-67 dBm Fair 302° WNW
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Reception Analysis

How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers
Reliability Score
7 / 10

Signal varies 29 dB across the sample area — significant address-level variation expected. Check the map.

Antenna Recommendation
Attenuator

Signal is extremely strong (-18 dBm). Standard antennas may overload your TV. Try inserting a simple metal paperclip into the antenna port first. If that fails, use a Variable Attenuator.

Signal Competition
Dominant Tower
#1 leads by 39 dB
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About TV Reception in Lochgelly

Lochgelly, West Virginia (25866) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WOAY-TV at -18 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