ZIP 26162 39.5687° N  80.7667° W

TV Channels in Porters Falls, WV

ZIP Code: 26162 • Coordinates: 39.5687°N, 80.7667°W

Channels available
7 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-35 dBm · WDTV
Reliability
7 / 10
Signal varies 33 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Directional 130° SE
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 7 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
-50 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
-50 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
-35 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
-42 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
-54 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
Not Available
MyN
WIYE-LD
Ch. 26-1 · 1080i
-67 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 26-1
Me-TV Ch. 26-2
Me-TV Toons Ch. 26-3
ION
WTAP-TV
Ch. 15-1 · 1080i
-54 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
WDTV
WESTON, WV
 05-1 1080i
CBSHeroes & IconsMe-TV +1
-35 dBm Excellent 129° SE
#2
WVFX
CLARKSBURG, WV
 10-1 1080i
FOXGritCW+ +2
-42 dBm Excellent 129° SE
#3
WVUX-LD
FAIRMONT, WV
 13-1 480i
Nostalgia Network
-46 dBm Excellent 132° SE
#4
WBOY-TV
CLARKSBURG, WV
 12-2 720p
ABCNBCLaff +1
-50 dBm Good 130° SE
#5
WBOY-TV
CLARKSBURG, WV
 12-2 720p
ABCNBCLaff +1
-50 dBm Good 130° SE
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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 33 dB across the sample area — significant address-level variation expected. Check the map.

Antenna Recommendation
Directional Antenna
Point 130° · SE · Spread 2°

Towers clustered within 2°

Signal Competition
Dominant Tower
#1 leads by 7 dB
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About TV Reception in Porters Falls

Porters Falls, West Virginia (26162) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WDTV at -35 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