TV Channels in Blacksville, WV
ZIP Code: 26521 • Coordinates: 39.7133°N, 80.2281°W
Channels available
8 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-32 dBm · WDTV
Reliability
9 / 10
Recommended antenna
Omnidirectional
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 7 dB
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8 of 10 networks reach this ZIP Major Network Coverage
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
-43 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
-43 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
-32 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
-39 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
-48 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
WPNT
Ch. 53-1 · 720p
-69 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 53-1
Antenna TV Ch. 53-2
MyN Ch. 22-1
Charge! Ch. 53-3
ROAR Ch. 53-4
MyN
WTRF-TV
Ch. 07-3 · 720p
-65 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 07-3
CBS Ch. 07-1
ION Mystery Ch. 07-4
ION
WINP-TV
Ch. 16-1 · 720p
-59 dBm
+ 7 more
Also on this station:
Bounce TV Ch. 16-2
Busted Ch. 16-5
Game Show Central Ch. 16-6
HSN Ch. 16-8
ION Mystery Ch. 16-3
ION Plus Ch. 16-4
QVC Ch. 16-7
Telemundo
Not Available
Univision
Not Available
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Signal strength · dBm >-30 Excellent → Poor <-70
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Stations ranked by received power at the ZIP centroid
Top 5 Strongest Signals
| Rank | Station | Channel | Networks | Signal | Quality | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | WDTV WESTON, WV | 05-1 1080i | CBSHeroes & IconsMe-TV +1 | -32 dBm | Excellent | 192° SSW |
| #2 | WVFX CLARKSBURG, WV | 10-1 1080i | FOXGritCW+ +2 | -39 dBm | Excellent | 192° SSW |
| #3 | WBOY-TV CLARKSBURG, WV | 12-2 720p | ABCNBCLaff +1 | -43 dBm | Excellent | 190° S |
| #4 | WBOY-TV CLARKSBURG, WV | 12-2 720p | ABCNBCLaff +1 | -43 dBm | Excellent | 190° S |
| #5 | WQED PITTSBURGH, PA | 13-1 1080i | PBSCreatePBS Fundraisers +2 | -48 dBm | Excellent | 15° NNE |
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How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers Reception Analysis
Reliability Score
9 / 10
Signal varies 4 dB across the sample area — minimal variation across this ZIP.
Antenna Recommendation
Omnidirectional Antenna
Towers in all directions (176°)
Signal Competition
Dominant Tower
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About TV Reception in Blacksville
Blacksville, West Virginia (26521) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WDTV at -32 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