ZIP 26717 39.3342° N  79.1825° W

TV Channels in Elk Garden, WV

ZIP Code: 26717 • Coordinates: 39.3342°N, 79.1825°W

Channels available
5 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-53 dBm · WNPB-TV
Reliability
6 / 10
Signal varies 15 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Rotator 323° NW
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 13 dB
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Major Network Coverage

5 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
WWCP-TV
Ch. 08-2 · 720p
-80 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 08-1
GET Ch. 08-4
ROAR Ch. 08-3
NBC
WJAC-TV
Ch. 06-1 · 1080i
-68 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
CW+ Ch. 06-4
Charge! Ch. 06-2
Comet TV Ch. 06-3
The Nest Ch. 06-5
CBS
WDTV
Ch. 05-1 · 1080i
-79 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Heroes & Icons Ch. 05-3
Me-TV Ch. 05-2
Outlaw Ch. 05-4
FOX
WWCP-TV
Ch. 08-2 · 720p
-80 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 08-2
GET Ch. 08-4
ROAR Ch. 08-3
PBS
WNPB-TV
Ch. 24-1 · 1080i
-53 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
PBS Encore Ch. 24-2
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 24-3
World Channel Ch. 24-2
CW
Not Available
MyN
Not Available
ION
Not Available
Telemundo
Not Available
Univision
Not Available
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Coverage Map

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Signal strength · dBm
>-30 Excellent → Poor <-70
§ 03

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
WNPB-TV
MORGANTOWN, WV
 24-1 1080i
PBSPBS EncorePBS Kids 24/7 +1
-53 dBm Good 309° NW
#2
WGPT
OAKLAND, MD
 36-1 1080i
PBSCreateNHK World +1
-66 dBm Fair 310° NW
#3
WJAC-TV
JOHNSTOWN, PA
 06-1 1080i
NBCCW+Charge! +2
-68 dBm Fair 8° N
#4
WDVM-TV
HAGERSTOWN, MD
 25-4 480i (w)
HSNION MysteryIndependent +1
-69 dBm Fair 112° ESE
#5
W16DT-D
KEYSER, WV
 24-1 1080i
PBSPBS EncorePBS Kids 24/7 +1
-75 dBm Poor 59° ENE
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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 15 dB across the sample area — significant address-level variation expected. Check the map.

Antenna Recommendation
Rotator Recommended
Point 323° · NW · Spread 150°

Towers spread 150° - rotator recommended

Signal Competition
Dominant Tower
#1 leads by 13 dB
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About TV Reception in Elk Garden

Elk Garden, West Virginia (26717) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WNPB-TV at -53 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