You can get 21 free channels in ZIP 24831 (Welch, WV)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 24831 · 4 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
4 stations arrive with a Strong signal here. Place a quality indoor antenna near a window or wall facing the towers.
🧭 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: SE (131°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SE (131°), 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 24831
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | NBC | WVVA Bluefield, WV · Full Power | 17.4 mi | ESE (122°) | UHF RF 17 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 40 | Independent | WLFB Bluefield, WV · Full Power | 15.9 mi | SE (137°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WJDW-LD Tazewell, VA · Low Power | 14.4 mi | SSW (198°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | W33FI-D Bluefield, VA · Low Power | 15.9 mi | SE (137°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 59 | CBS | WVNS-TV Lewisburg, WV · Full Power | 48.6 mi | ENE (57°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 9 | PBS | WSWP-TV Grandview, WV · Full Power | 43.2 mi | NE (36°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 44 | Independent | WAGV Harlan, KY · Full Power | 51.9 mi | SW (222°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WJDG-LD Grundy, VA · Low Power | 15.0 mi | SSE (164°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 68 | Religious | WLFG Grundy, VA · Full Power | 51.9 mi | SW (222°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 4 | ABC | WOAY-TV Oak Hill, WV · Full Power | 42.6 mi | NNE (23°) | UHF RF 31 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 7 | CBS | WDBJ Roanoke, VA · Full Power | 72.4 mi | E (100°) | UHF RF 30 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 11 | CBS | WJHL-TV Johnson City, TN · Full Power | 76.2 mi | SSW (210°) | High VHF RF 9 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 39 | FOX | WEMT Greeneville, TN · Full Power | 74.4 mi | SSW (209°) | UHF RF 28 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 15 | PBS | WBRA-TV Roanoke, VA · Full Power | 72.5 mi | E (100°) | High VHF RF 13 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 38 | ION | WPXR-TV Roanoke, VA · Full Power | 72.7 mi | E (100°) | UHF RF 27 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 5 | Nbc & Cw (Digital Only) | WCYB-TV Bristol, VA · Full Power | 74.4 mi | SSW (209°) | UHF RF 35 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 8 | ABC | WCHS-TV Charleston, WV · Full Power | 74.6 mi | NNW (341°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 10 | NBC | WSLS-TV Roanoke, VA · Full Power | 72.8 mi | E (100°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 27 | FOX | WFXR Roanoke, VA · Full Power | 72.5 mi | E (100°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 11 | FOX | WVAH-TV Charleston, WV · Full Power | 74.6 mi | NNW (341°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 22 | PBS | WKPI-TV Pikeville, KY · Full Power | 59.4 mi | W (263°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Welch, WV Free TV Channels (8.2 mi from ZIP 24831 center) · Browse all West Virginia cities & ZIPs.
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