ZIP 26228 38.7544° N  80.3705° W

TV Channels in Kanawha Head, WV

ZIP Code: 26228 • Coordinates: 38.7544°N, 80.3705°W

Channels available
7 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-61 dBm · WBOY-TV
Reliability
5 / 10
Signal varies 23 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Rotator 357° N
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
-61 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
-61 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
-62 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
-61 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
W28DR-D
Ch. 09-1 · 1080i
-77 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
-90 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 59-1
FOX Ch. 59-2
ION
WHSV-TV
Ch. 03-1 · 720p
-84 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
WBOY-TV
CLARKSBURG, WV
 12-2 720p
ABCNBCLaff +1
-61 dBm Good 3° N
#2
WBOY-TV
CLARKSBURG, WV
 12-2 720p
ABCNBCLaff +1
-61 dBm Good 3° N
#3
WVFX
CLARKSBURG, WV
 10-1 1080i
FOXGritCW+ +2
-61 dBm Good 2° N
#4
WDTV
WESTON, WV
 05-1 1080i
CBSHeroes & IconsMe-TV +1
-62 dBm Good 2° N
#5
WOAY-TV
OAK HILL, WV
 04-1 720p
ABCDabl
-66 dBm Fair 218° SW
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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 23 dB across the sample area — significant address-level variation expected. Check the map.

Antenna Recommendation
Rotator Recommended
Point 357° · N · Spread 140°

Towers spread 140° - rotator recommended

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

Kanawha Head, West Virginia (26228) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WBOY-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