ZIP 26537 39.4881° N  79.7099° W

TV Channels in Kingwood, WV

ZIP Code: 26537 • Coordinates: 39.4881°N, 79.7099°W

Channels available
8 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-63 dBm · WQED
Reliability
6 / 10
Signal varies 9 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Wide-beam 327° NNW
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 2 dB
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Major Network Coverage

8 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
-68 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
-68 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 12-2
Laff Ch. 12-4
ION Mystery Ch. 12-3
CBS
KDKA-TV
Ch. 02-1 · 1080i
-65 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
365BLK Ch. 02-4
Catchy Comedy Ch. 02-5
Dabl Ch. 02-3
Start TV Ch. 02-2
FOX
WVFX
Ch. 10-1 · 1080i
-67 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
-63 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
-67 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
WPNT
Ch. 53-1 · 720p
-67 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 53-1
Antenna TV Ch. 53-2
CW Ch. 22-1
Charge! Ch. 53-3
ROAR Ch. 53-4
ION
WINP-TV
Ch. 16-1 · 720p
-75 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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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
WQED
PITTSBURGH, PA
 13-1 1080i
PBSCreatePBS Fundraisers +2
-63 dBm Good 349° N
#2
KDKA-TV
PITTSBURGH, PA
 02-1 1080i
CBS365BLKCatchy Comedy +2
-65 dBm Fair 347° NNW
#3
WPNT
PITTSBURGH, PA
 53-20 nan
GameLoopPickleball TVROXi +1
-65 dBm Fair 347° NNW
#4
W02DA-D
 2 Other -66 dBm Fair 300° WNW
#5
WVFX
CLARKSBURG, WV
 10-1 1080i
FOXGritCW+ +2
-67 dBm Fair 249° WSW
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Reception Analysis

How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers
Reliability Score
6 / 10

Signal varies 9 dB across the sample area — moderate variation; check the map for your block.

Antenna Recommendation
Wide-Beam Directional
Point 327° · NNW · Spread 77°

Towers within 77° arc

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

Kingwood, West Virginia (26537) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WQED at -63 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