TV Channels in Tesla, WV
ZIP Code: 26629 • Coordinates: 38.5637°N, 80.7043°W
Channels available
7 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-41 dBm · WVAH-TV
Recommended antenna
Wide-beam 293° WNW
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 0 dB
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7 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
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
-53 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
-43 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
W28DR-D
Ch. 09-1 · 1080i
-43 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
-70 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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Showing ABC coverage and towers
Signal strength · dBm >-30 Excellent → Poor <-70
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Stations ranked by received power at the ZIP centroid
· map shows full variation Top 5 Strongest Signals
| Rank | Station | Channel | Networks | Signal | Quality | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | WVAH-TV CHARLESTON, WV | 03-2 480i (w) | MyNCatchy ComedyCharge! +5 | -41 dBm | Excellent | 261° W |
| #2 | WCHS-TV CHARLESTON, WV | 08-1 720p | ABCFOXAntenna TV +1 | -41 dBm | Excellent | 261° W |
| #3 | WCHS-TV CHARLESTON, WV | 08-1 720p | ABCFOXAntenna TV +1 | -41 dBm | Excellent | 261° W |
| #4 | W28DR-D CEDARVILLE, WV | 09-1 1080i | PBSPBS EncorePBS Kids 24/7 +1 | -43 dBm | Excellent | 11° N |
| #5 | WDTV WESTON, WV | 05-1 1080i | CBSHeroes & IconsMe-TV +1 | -43 dBm | Excellent | 21° NNE |
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How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers Reception Analysis
Reliability Score
8 / 10
Signal varies 8 dB across the sample area — moderate variation; check the map for your block.
Antenna Recommendation
Wide-Beam Directional
Towers within 88° arc
Signal Competition
Contested
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About TV Reception in Tesla
Tesla, West Virginia (26629) 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