ZIP 26038 39.9646° N  80.7241° W

TV Channels in Glen Dale, WV

ZIP Code: 26038 • Coordinates: 39.9646°N, 80.7241°W

Channels available
9 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-55 dBm · WQED
Reliability
6 / 10
Signal varies 17 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Rotator 142° SE
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 0 dB
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Major Network Coverage

9 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
WBOY-TV
Ch. 12-2 · 720p
-59 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 12-1
Laff Ch. 12-4
ION Mystery Ch. 12-3
NBC
WBOY-TV
Ch. 12-2 · 720p
-59 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 12-2
Laff Ch. 12-4
ION Mystery Ch. 12-3
CBS
WDTV
Ch. 05-1 · 1080i
-55 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Heroes & Icons Ch. 05-3
Me-TV Ch. 05-2
Outlaw Ch. 05-4
FOX
WVFX
Ch. 10-1 · 1080i
-57 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Grit Ch. 10-5
CW+ Ch. 10-2
Oxygen Ch. 10-6
Start TV Ch. 10-3
PBS
WQED
Ch. 13-1 · 1080i
-55 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Create Ch. 13-2
PBS Fundraisers Ch. 13-4
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 13-5
World Channel Ch. 13-3
CW
WPNT
Ch. 53-1 · 720p
-72 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 53-1
Antenna TV Ch. 53-2
MyN Ch. 22-1
Charge! Ch. 53-3
ROAR Ch. 53-4
MyN
WTRF-TV
Ch. 07-3 · 720p
-65 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 07-3
CBS Ch. 07-1
ION Mystery Ch. 07-4
ION
WTAP-TV
Ch. 15-1 · 1080i
-62 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 15-1
Outlaw Ch. 15-6
Weather Ch. 15-4
Telemundo
WOHZ-CD
Ch. 06-1 · 1080i
-91 dBm
+ 1 more
Also on this station:
Rock Entertainment Sports Ch. 22-1
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
WQED
PITTSBURGH, PA
 13-1 1080i
PBSCreatePBS Fundraisers +2
-55 dBm Good 50° NE
#2
WDTV
WESTON, WV
 05-1 1080i
CBSHeroes & IconsMe-TV +1
-55 dBm Good 156° SSE
#3
WVFX
CLARKSBURG, WV
 10-1 1080i
FOXGritCW+ +2
-57 dBm Good 156° SSE
#4
WOUC-TV
CAMBRIDGE, OH
 44-1 1080i
PBSCreateOhio Channel +4
-58 dBm Good 287° WNW
#5
WBOY-TV
CLARKSBURG, WV
 12-2 720p
ABCNBCLaff +1
-59 dBm Good 156° SSE
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Reception Analysis

How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers
Reliability Score
6 / 10

Signal varies 17 dB across the sample area — significant address-level variation expected. Check the map.

Antenna Recommendation
Rotator Recommended
Point 142° · SE · Spread 145°

Towers spread 145° - rotator recommended

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

Glen Dale, West Virginia (26038) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WQED at -55 dBm, rated as "Good" 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