ZIP 26563 39.4810° N  80.2738° W

TV Channels in Carolina, WV

ZIP Code: 26563 • Coordinates: 39.4810°N, 80.2738°W

Channels available
8 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-64 dBm · WQED
Reliability
5 / 10
Signal varies 39 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Rotator 276° W
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 1 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
-73 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
-73 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
-65 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
-68 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
-64 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
-79 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
-79 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
-76 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
-64 dBm Good 14° NNE
#2
WDTV
WESTON, WV
 05-1 1080i
CBSHeroes & IconsMe-TV +1
-65 dBm Fair 197° SSW
#3
WVFX
CLARKSBURG, WV
 10-1 1080i
FOXGritCW+ +2
-68 dBm Fair 197° SSW
#4
W02DA-D
 2 Other -70 dBm Fair 60° ENE
#5
WOUC-TV
CAMBRIDGE, OH
 44-1 1080i
PBSCreateOhio Channel +4
-72 dBm Fair 308° NW
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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 39 dB across the sample area — significant address-level variation expected. Check the map.

Antenna Recommendation
Rotator Recommended
Point 276° · W · Spread 145°

Towers spread 145° - rotator recommended

Signal Competition
Contested
Top 2 signals within 1 dB
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About TV Reception in Carolina

Carolina, West Virginia (26563) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WQED at -64 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