You can get 18 free TV channels in Covington, VA
2 channels are rated Strong (indoor-ready) near the center of Covington. Check your exact ZIP code below.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 11 Strong/Moderate channels. An attic or 2nd-floor window antenna will lock in way more channels than a basic flat panel.
🧭 Broadcast Tower Compass — Which Way to Point Your Antenna
Each dot is a local TV tower relative to your center point (● Green = Strong, ● Blue = Moderate, ● Amber = Weak).
Primary Aim Direction: SSE (164°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SSE (164°), or aim your attic/rooftop antenna toward that compass bearing for the strongest signal lock.
After placing or moving your antenna, always run a fresh TV channel rescan.
All Free Over-the-Air TV Channels in Covington, VA
Sorted with Strong signals and major broadcast networks first. Channel is the virtual channel number your TV displays; Band / RF Ch. is the actual radio frequency that determines whether you need a VHF-capable antenna. How we calculate signals.
| Channel | Network | Station | Distance | Point Antenna | Band / RF Ch. | Estimated Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | ABC | WSET-TV Lynchburg, VA · Full Power | 37.5 mi | SSE (149°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 15 | PBS | WBRA-TV Roanoke, VA · Full Power | 41.5 mi | SSW (193°) | High VHF RF 13 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 59 | CBS | WVNS-TV Lewisburg, WV · Full Power | 39.4 mi | W (269°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 7 | CBS | WDBJ Roanoke, VA · Full Power | 41.5 mi | SSW (193°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 10 | NBC | WSLS-TV Roanoke, VA · Full Power | 41.1 mi | SSW (193°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 21 | FOX | WWCW Lynchburg, VA · Full Power | 37.2 mi | SSE (149°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 27 | FOX | WFXR Roanoke, VA · Full Power | 41.4 mi | SSW (193°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 51 | PBS | WVPT Staunton, VA · Full Power | 45.2 mi | NE (54°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 42 | PBS | WVPY New Market, VA · Full Power | 45.2 mi | NE (54°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 38 | ION | WPXR-TV Roanoke, VA · Full Power | 41.2 mi | SSW (193°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | NEW Waynesboro, VA · Full Power | 45.2 mi | NE (54°) | High VHF RF 12 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 9 | PBS | WSWP-TV Grandview, WV · Full Power | 55.3 mi | W (279°) | High VHF RF 8 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | W18FB-D Roanoke, VA · Low Power | 41.6 mi | SSW (193°) | UHF RF 35 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 6 | NBC | WVVA Bluefield, WV · Full Power | 74.9 mi | WSW (241°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W26FT-D Roanoke, VA · Low Power | 25.3 mi | SSE (166°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W18FL-D Roanoke, VA · Low Power | 37.5 mi | SSE (149°) | UHF RF 18 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W22EX-D Staunton, VA · Translator | 45.3 mi | NE (54°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 29 | Nbc/Cw | WVIR-TV Charlottesville, VA · Full Power | 83.2 mi | E (80°) | Low VHF RF 2 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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