You can get 12 free channels in ZIP 23417 (Onancock, VA)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 23417 · 2 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Outdoor Rooftop Directional Antenna
Signals here are mostly distant or weak. A rooftop directional antenna (with a mast preamp) gives you the best shot at reliable HD.
🧭 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: NE (54°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NE (54°), 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.
Channel Lineup & Tower Directions for ZIP 23417
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| – | Local / LPTV | W18EG-D Onancock, VA · Translator | 12.9 mi | NE (54°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | W25AA-D Onancock, VA · Translator | 12.9 mi | NE (54°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 16 | Cbs And Fox | WBOC-TV Salisbury, MD · Full Power | 53.8 mi | N (7°) | UHF RF 32 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 47 | ABC | WMDT Salisbury, MD · Full Power | 53.2 mi | N (2°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 13 | ABC | WVEC Hampton, VA · Full Power | 74.2 mi | SSW (212°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 3 | CBS | WTKR Norfolk, VA · Full Power | 75.7 mi | SSW (213°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 28 | PBS | WCPB Salisbury, MD · Full Power | 46.1 mi | NNE (12°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 15 | PBS | WHRO-TV Hampton-Norfolk, VA · Full Power | 75.7 mi | SSW (213°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 27 | CW | WGNT Portsmouth, VA · Full Power | 75.7 mi | SSW (213°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 33 | MyNetworkTV | WTVZ-TV Norfolk, VA · Full Power | 75.7 mi | SSW (213°) | UHF RF 33 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WRUE-LD Salisbury, MD · Low Power | 27.0 mi | NNE (13°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 21 | TBN | WTPC-TV Virginia Beach, VA · Full Power | 75.7 mi | SSW (213°) | High VHF RF 7 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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