TV Channels in Wardensville, WV
ZIP Code: 26851 • Coordinates: 39.0471°N, 78.6110°W
Channels available
6 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-67 dBm · WDVM-TV
Recommended antenna
Rotator 111° ESE
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 2 dB
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6 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
WHSV-TV
Ch. 03-1 · 720p
-84 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 03-2
ION Ch. 03-3
Me-TV Ch. 03-4
Outlaw Ch. 03-6
NBC
WVIR-TV
Ch. 29-1 · 1080i
-69 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
Grit Ch. 29-5
365BLK Ch. 29-6
CW+ Ch. 29-3
Outlaw Ch. 29-2
True Crime Network Ch. 29-4
CBS
WCAV
Ch. 19-1 · 1080i
-86 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 27-1
ION Ch. 19-4
FOX
WVIR-CD
Ch. 19-1 · 1080i
-86 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 19-1
ION Ch. 19-4
PBS
WWPB
Ch. 31-1 · 1080i
-75 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Create Ch. 31-2
NHK World Ch. 31-4
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 31-3
CW
Not Available
MyN
Not Available
ION
WHSV-TV
Ch. 03-1 · 720p
-84 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 03-1
NBC Ch. 03-2
Me-TV Ch. 03-4
Outlaw Ch. 03-6
Telemundo
Not Available
Univision
Not Available
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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 | WDVM-TV HAGERSTOWN, MD | 25-4 480i (w) | HSNION MysteryIndependent +1 | -67 dBm | Fair | 101° E |
| #2 | WVIR-TV CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA | 29-1 1080i | NBCGrit365BLK +3 | -69 dBm | Fair | 175° S |
| #3 | WVPY | 15 | Other | -70 dBm | Fair | 112° ESE |
| #4 | WWPB HAGERSTOWN, MD | 31-1 1080i | PBSCreateNHK World +1 | -75 dBm | Poor | 39° NE |
| #5 | W21DZ-D ROMNEY, WV | 24-1 1080i | PBSPBS EncorePBS Kids 24/7 +1 | -80 dBm | Poor | 343° NNW |
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How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers Reception Analysis
Reliability Score
5 / 10
Signal varies 29 dB across the sample area — significant address-level variation expected. Check the map.
Antenna Recommendation
Rotator Recommended
Towers spread 128° - rotator recommended
Signal Competition
Contested
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About TV Reception in Wardensville
Wardensville, West Virginia (26851) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WDVM-TV at -67 dBm, rated as "Fair" 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