You can get 28 free channels in ZIP 24520 (South Boston, VA)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 24520 · 0 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 (43°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NE (43°), 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 24520
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 | 60.4 mi | NNW (327°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 4 | PBS | WUNC-TV Chapel Hill, NC · Translator | 17.6 mi | ESE (120°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 11 | ABC | WTVD Durham, NC · Full Power | 69.2 mi | SSE (156°) | High VHF RF 9 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 2 | CBS | WFMY-TV Greensboro, NC · Full Power | 67.0 mi | SW (223°) | UHF RF 35 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 17 | CBS | WNCN Goldsboro, NC · Full Power | 69.0 mi | SSE (156°) | High VHF RF 8 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 5 | NBC | WRAL-TV Raleigh, NC · Full Power | 69.0 mi | SSE (156°) | UHF RF 17 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 21 | FOX | WWCW Lynchburg, VA · Full Power | 60.7 mi | NNW (327°) | UHF RF 21 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 50 | FOX | WRAZ Raleigh, NC · Full Power | 69.0 mi | SSE (156°) | UHF RF 15 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 22 | CW | WLFL Raleigh, NC · Full Power | 69.0 mi | SSE (156°) | UHF RF 18 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 48 | MyNetworkTV | WMYV Greensboro, NC · Full Power | 66.5 mi | SW (222°) | UHF RF 28 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 28 | MyNetworkTV | WRDC Durham, NC · Full Power | 69.0 mi | SSE (156°) | UHF RF 14 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 30 | Independent | WRAY-TV Wake Forest, NC · Full Power | 50.3 mi | S (189°) | UHF RF 20 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 45 | ABC | WXLV-TV Winston-Salem, NC · Full Power | 66.5 mi | SW (222°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 7 | CBS | WDBJ Roanoke, VA · Full Power | 75.1 mi | NW (304°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 10 | NBC | WSLS-TV Roanoke, VA · Full Power | 75.0 mi | NW (305°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 12 | NBC | WXII-TV Winston-Salem, NC · Full Power | 76.1 mi | W (259°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 8 | FOX | WGHP High Point, NC · Full Power | 70.0 mi | SW (221°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 27 | FOX | WFXR Roanoke, VA · Full Power | 75.1 mi | NW (305°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 36 | PBS | WUNP-TV Roanoke Rapids, NC · Full Power | 69.4 mi | ESE (107°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 15 | PBS | WBRA-TV Roanoke, VA · Full Power | 75.1 mi | NW (305°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 26 | PBS | WUNL-TV Winston-Salem, NC · Full Power | 76.0 mi | W (259°) | UHF RF 33 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 20 | CW | WCWG Lexington, NC · Full Power | 76.1 mi | W (259°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 16 | ION | WGPX-TV Burlington, NC · Full Power | 67.0 mi | SW (223°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 62 | ION | WFPX-TV Archer Lodge, NC · Full Power | 71.8 mi | SE (136°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 47 | ION | WRPX-TV Rocky Mount, NC · Full Power | 71.8 mi | SE (136°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 40 | Univision | WUVC-DT Fayetteville, NC · Full Power | 74.3 mi | S (178°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 61 | Independent | WLXI Greensboro, NC · Full Power | 76.0 mi | W (259°) | UHF RF 33 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 54 | Local / LPTV | WRTD-CD Raleigh, NC · Class A | 69.0 mi | SSE (156°) | UHF RF 15 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: South Boston, VA Free TV Channels (10.8 mi from ZIP 24520 center) · Browse all Virginia cities & ZIPs.
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