ZIP 26610 38.4676° N  80.7053° W

TV Channels in Birch River, WV

ZIP Code: 26610 • Coordinates: 38.4676°N, 80.7053°W

Channels available
7 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-41 dBm · WVAH-TV
Reliability
8 / 10
Signal varies 7 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Rotator 264° W
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
WCHS-TV
Ch. 08-1 · 720p
-41 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 08-2
Antenna TV Ch. 08-3
True Crime Network Ch. 03-5
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
-72 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Heroes & Icons Ch. 05-3
Me-TV Ch. 05-2
Outlaw Ch. 05-4
FOX
WCHS-TV
Ch. 08-1 · 720p
-41 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 08-1
Antenna TV Ch. 08-3
True Crime Network Ch. 03-5
PBS
WSWP-TV
Ch. 09-1 · 1080i
-80 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
WVAH-TV
Ch. 03-2 · 480i (w)
-41 dBm
+ 7 more
Also on this station:
Catchy Comedy Ch. 11-1
Charge! Ch. 11-4
Comet TV Ch. 11-3
Me-TV Ch. 03-2
Outlaw Ch. 03-3
ROAR Ch. 11-5
The Nest Ch. 11-2
ION
W24ER-D
Ch. 21-4 · 720p
-96 dBm
+ 7 more
Also on this station:
Court TV Ch. 21-4
Grit Ch. 21-5
BUZZR Ch. 21-7
Bounce TV Ch. 21-3
Cornerstone Ch. 21-1
ION Plus Ch. 21-6
Pittsburgh Faith & Family Ch. 21-8
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
WVAH-TV
CHARLESTON, WV
 03-2 480i (w)
MyNCatchy ComedyCharge! +5
-41 dBm Excellent 267° W
#2
WCHS-TV
CHARLESTON, WV
 08-1 720p
ABCFOXAntenna TV +1
-41 dBm Excellent 267° W
#3
WCHS-TV
CHARLESTON, WV
 08-1 720p
ABCFOXAntenna TV +1
-41 dBm Excellent 267° W
#4
WOAY-TV
OAK HILL, WV
 04-1 720p
ABCDabl
-54 dBm Good 215° SW
#5
WVFX
CLARKSBURG, WV
 10-1 1080i
FOXGritCW+ +2
-71 dBm Fair 19° NNE
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Reception Analysis

How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers
Reliability Score
8 / 10

Signal varies 7 dB across the sample area — moderate variation; check the map for your block.

Antenna Recommendation
Rotator Recommended
Point 264° · W · Spread 115°

Towers spread 115° - rotator recommended

Signal Competition
Contested
Top 2 signals within 0 dB
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About TV Reception in Birch River

Birch River, West Virginia (26610) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WVAH-TV at -41 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