ZIP 26104 39.2780° N  81.4760° W

TV Channels in North Parkersbur, WV

ZIP Code: 26104 • Coordinates: 39.2780°N, 81.4760°W

Channels available
8 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-51 dBm · WQCW
Reliability
6 / 10
Signal varies 12 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Rotator 205° SSW
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 0 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
WBOY-TV
Ch. 12-2 · 720p
-64 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 12-1
Laff Ch. 12-4
ION Mystery Ch. 12-3
NBC
WQCW
Ch. 03-1 · 1080i
-51 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
WDTV
Ch. 05-1 · 1080i
-52 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
-55 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
WOUB-TV
Ch. 20-1 · 1080i
-57 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
Create Ch. 20-4
Ohio Channel Ch. 20-5
PBS Encore Ch. 20-2
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 20-6
VoiceCorps Ch. 20-7
World Channel Ch. 20-3
CW
WQCW
Ch. 03-1 · 1080i
-51 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
WIYE-LD
Ch. 26-1 · 1080i
-66 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 26-1
Me-TV Ch. 26-2
Me-TV Toons Ch. 26-3
ION
WLPX-TV
Ch. 29-2 · 480i (w)
-52 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
WQCW
PORTSMOUTH, OH
 03-1 1080i
NBCCW365BLK +3
-51 dBm Good 217° SW
#2
WQCW
PORTSMOUTH, OH
 03-1 1080i
NBCCW365BLK +3
-51 dBm Good 217° SW
#3
WLPX-TV
CHARLESTON, WV
 29-2 480i (w)
Court TVIONLaff +6
-52 dBm Good 217° SW
#4
WDTV
WESTON, WV
 05-1 1080i
CBSHeroes & IconsMe-TV +1
-52 dBm Good 88° E
#5
WSAZ-TV
HUNTINGTON, WV
 08-11 1080p
Pickleball TVT2
-53 dBm Good 217° SW
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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 12 dB across the sample area — significant address-level variation expected. Check the map.

Antenna Recommendation
Rotator Recommended
Point 205° · SSW · Spread 116°

Towers spread 116° - rotator recommended

Signal Competition
Contested
Top 2 signals within 0 dB
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About TV Reception in North Parkersbur

North Parkersbur, West Virginia (26104) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WQCW at -51 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