ZIP 26261 38.1890° N  80.5006° W

TV Channels in Richwood, WV

ZIP Code: 26261 • Coordinates: 38.1890°N, 80.5006°W

Channels available
7 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-56 dBm · WSWP-TV
Reliability
7 / 10
Signal varies 9 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Directional 191° S
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 3 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
-79 dBm
+ 1 more
Also on this station:
Dabl Ch. 04-2
NBC
WSLS-TV
Ch. 10-1 · 1080i
-71 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
GET Ch. 10-2
Me-TV Ch. 10-3
Movies! Ch. 10-5
Start TV Ch. 10-4
CBS
WDBJ
Ch. 07-1 · 1080i
-69 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
MyN Ch. 24-1
365BLK Ch. 07-2
Dabl Ch. 24-4
Heroes & Icons Ch. 07-3
True Crime Network Ch. 07-4
FOX
WFXR
Ch. 27-1 · 720p
-68 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
Antenna TV Ch. 27-4
Bounce TV Ch. 27-3
PBS
WSWP-TV
Ch. 09-1 · 1080i
-56 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
WDBJ
Ch. 07-1 · 1080i
-69 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 07-1
365BLK Ch. 07-2
Dabl Ch. 24-4
Heroes & Icons Ch. 07-3
True Crime Network Ch. 07-4
ION
WPXR-TV
Ch. 38-2 · 480i (w)
-72 dBm
+ 8 more
Also on this station:
Court TV Ch. 38-2
Laff Ch. 38-3
Busted Ch. 38-6
Game Show Central Ch. 38-7
HSN Ch. 38-8
ION Mystery Ch. 38-4
ION Plus Ch. 38-5
QVC Ch. 38-9
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
WSWP-TV
GRANDVIEW, WV
 09-1 1080i
PBSPBS EncorePBS Kids 24/7 +1
-56 dBm Good 233° SW
#2
WBRA-TV
ROANOKE, VA
 15-1 1080i
PBSCreateEducational +3
-59 dBm Good 164° SSE
#3
WBRA-TV
ROANOKE, VA
 15-1 1080i
PBSCreateEducational +3
-66 dBm Fair 164° SSE
#4
WFXR
ROANOKE, VA
 27-1 720p
FOXAntenna TVBounce TV
-68 dBm Fair 164° SSE
#5
WDBJ
ROANOKE, VA
 07-1 1080i
CBSMyN365BLK +3
-69 dBm Fair 165° SSE
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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 9 dB across the sample area — moderate variation; check the map for your block.

Antenna Recommendation
Directional Antenna
Point 191° · S · Spread 42°

Towers clustered within 42°

Signal Competition
Contested
Top 2 signals within 3 dB
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About TV Reception in Richwood

Richwood, West Virginia (26261) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WSWP-TV at -56 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