ZIP 26206 38.3201° N  80.4132° W

TV Channels in Cowen, WV

ZIP Code: 26206 • Coordinates: 38.3201°N, 80.4132°W

Channels available
7 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-61 dBm · WSWP-TV
Reliability
5 / 10
Signal varies 11 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Rotator 229° SW
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 18 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
WOAY-TV
Ch. 04-1 · 720p
-81 dBm
+ 1 more
Also on this station:
Dabl Ch. 04-2
NBC
WHSV-TV
Ch. 03-1 · 720p
-83 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 03-1
ION Ch. 03-3
Me-TV Ch. 03-4
Outlaw Ch. 03-6
CBS
WDTV
Ch. 05-1 · 1080i
-79 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Heroes & Icons Ch. 05-3
Me-TV Ch. 05-2
Outlaw Ch. 05-4
FOX
WVNS-TV
Ch. 59-1 · 1080i
-82 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 59-1
MyN Ch. 59-2
PBS
WSWP-TV
Ch. 09-1 · 1080i
-61 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
Not Available
MyN
WVNS-TV
Ch. 59-1 · 1080i
-82 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 59-1
FOX Ch. 59-2
ION
WHSV-TV
Ch. 03-1 · 720p
-83 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 03-1
NBC Ch. 03-2
Me-TV Ch. 03-4
Outlaw Ch. 03-6
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
WSWP-TV
GRANDVIEW, WV
 09-1 1080i
PBSPBS EncorePBS Kids 24/7 +1
-61 dBm Good 227° SW
#2
WDTV
WESTON, WV
 05-1 1080i
CBSHeroes & IconsMe-TV +1
-79 dBm Poor 3° N
#3
WOAY-TV
OAK HILL, WV
 04-1 720p
ABCDabl
-81 dBm Poor 238° WSW
#4
WVNS-TV
LEWISBURG, WV
 59-1 1080i
CBSFOXMyN
-82 dBm Poor 203° SSW
#5
WVNS-TV
LEWISBURG, WV
 59-1 1080i
CBSFOXMyN
-82 dBm Poor 203° SSW
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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 11 dB across the sample area — significant address-level variation expected. Check the map.

Antenna Recommendation
Rotator Recommended
Point 229° · SW · Spread 134°

Towers spread 134° - rotator recommended

Signal Competition
Dominant Tower
#1 leads by 18 dB
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About TV Reception in Cowen

Cowen, West Virginia (26206) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WSWP-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