You can get 20 free channels in ZIP 25501 (Madison, WV)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 25501 · 7 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
7 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: NNW (343°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NNW (343°), 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 25501
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | ABC | WCHS-TV Charleston, WV · Full Power | 17.3 mi | N (10°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 13 | CBS | WOWK-TV Huntington, WV · Full Power | 27.4 mi | NNW (330°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 3 | NBC | WSAZ-TV Huntington, WV · Full Power | 28.0 mi | NNW (330°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 11 | FOX | WVAH-TV Charleston, WV · Full Power | 17.3 mi | N (10°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 33 | PBS | WVPB-TV Huntington, WV · Full Power | 26.5 mi | NNW (330°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 30 | CW | WQCW Portsmouth, OH · Full Power | 28.0 mi | NNW (330°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 29 | ION | WLPX-TV Charleston, WV · Full Power | 27.4 mi | NNW (330°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 9 | PBS | WSWP-TV Grandview, WV · Full Power | 55.8 mi | ESE (109°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 61 | Independent | WTSF Ashland, KY · Full Power | 30.0 mi | NW (307°) | High VHF RF 13 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W25GL-D Charleston, WV · Low Power | 19.9 mi | NE (54°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WOCW-LD Charleston, WV · Low Power | 23.5 mi | NNE (25°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 4 | ABC | WOAY-TV Oak Hill, WV · Full Power | 46.1 mi | ESE (108°) | UHF RF 31 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WHWV-LD Huntington, WV · Low Power | 24.9 mi | NW (311°) | UHF RF 21 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 59 | CBS | WVNS-TV Lewisburg, WV · Full Power | 73.2 mi | ESE (111°) | High VHF RF 11 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 6 | NBC | WVVA Bluefield, WV · Full Power | 75.6 mi | SE (146°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 25 | PBS | WKAS Ashland, KY · Full Power | 41.5 mi | WNW (300°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 40 | Independent | WLFB Bluefield, WV · Full Power | 75.5 mi | SSE (149°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W19FT-D Huntington, WV · Low Power | 30.0 mi | NW (307°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W26EW-D Huntington, WV · Low Power | 30.0 mi | NW (307°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WHJC-LP Williamson, WV · Low Power | 34.5 mi | SSW (204°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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