ZIP 26146 39.4571° N  81.0368° W

TV Channels in Friendly, WV

ZIP Code: 26146 • Coordinates: 39.4571°N, 81.0368°W

Channels available
7 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-61 dBm · WHIZ-TV
Reliability
5 / 10
Signal varies 35 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Omnidirectional
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 0 dB
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Major Network Coverage

7 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
-71 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 12-1
Laff Ch. 12-4
ION Mystery Ch. 12-3
NBC
WHIZ-TV
Ch. 18-2 · 720p
-61 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 18-2
Me-TV Ch. 18-3
CBS
WDTV
Ch. 05-1 · 1080i
-61 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Heroes & Icons Ch. 05-3
Me-TV Ch. 05-2
Outlaw Ch. 05-4
FOX
WHIZ-TV
Ch. 18-2 · 720p
-61 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 18-1
Me-TV Ch. 18-3
PBS
WOUC-TV
Ch. 44-1 · 1080i
-67 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
Create Ch. 44-4
Ohio Channel Ch. 44-5
PBS Encore Ch. 44-2
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 44-6
VoiceCorps Ch. 44-7
World Channel Ch. 44-3
CW
Not Available
MyN
WTRF-TV
Ch. 07-3 · 720p
-76 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
-64 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 15-1
Outlaw Ch. 15-6
Weather Ch. 15-4
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
WHIZ-TV
ZANESVILLE, OH
 18-2 720p
FOXNBCMe-TV
-61 dBm Good 303° WNW
#2
WHIZ-TV
ZANESVILLE, OH
 18-2 720p
FOXNBCMe-TV
-61 dBm Good 303° WNW
#3
WDTV
WESTON, WV
 05-1 1080i
CBSHeroes & IconsMe-TV +1
-61 dBm Good 106° ESE
#4
WVFX
CLARKSBURG, WV
 10-1 1080i
FOXGritCW+ +2
-62 dBm Good 106° ESE
#5
WTAP-TV
PARKERSBURG, WV
 15-1 1080i
NBCIONOutlaw +1
-64 dBm Good 255° WSW
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Reception Analysis

How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers
Reliability Score
5 / 10

Signal varies 35 dB across the sample area — significant address-level variation expected. Check the map.

Antenna Recommendation
Omnidirectional Antenna

Towers in all directions (160°)

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

Friendly, West Virginia (26146) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WHIZ-TV at -61 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