You can get 15 free channels in ZIP 25986 (Rainelle, WV)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 25986 · 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: S (191°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing S (191°), 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 25986
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | ABC | WOAY-TV Oak Hill, WV · Full Power | 18.2 mi | WNW (283°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 59 | CBS | WVNS-TV Lewisburg, WV · Full Power | 10.8 mi | SE (144°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 9 | PBS | WSWP-TV Grandview, WV · Full Power | 9.0 mi | W (269°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WZTS-LD Summersville, WV · Low Power | 8.2 mi | WNW (284°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 7 | CBS | WDBJ Roanoke, VA · Full Power | 60.9 mi | SE (143°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 6 | NBC | WVVA Bluefield, WV · Full Power | 48.6 mi | SSW (204°) | UHF RF 17 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 15 | PBS | WBRA-TV Roanoke, VA · Full Power | 60.9 mi | SE (143°) | High VHF RF 13 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W19FS-D Beckley, WV · Low Power | 20.4 mi | WSW (248°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 13 | ABC | WSET-TV Lynchburg, VA · Full Power | 76.6 mi | ESE (122°) | High VHF RF 7 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 10 | NBC | WSLS-TV Roanoke, VA · Full Power | 60.8 mi | SE (142°) | UHF RF 34 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 38 | ION | WPXR-TV Roanoke, VA · Full Power | 60.9 mi | SE (143°) | UHF RF 27 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 40 | Independent | WLFB Bluefield, WV · Full Power | 52.6 mi | SSW (207°) | UHF RF 25 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 8 | ABC | WCHS-TV Charleston, WV · Full Power | 68.4 mi | WNW (301°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 27 | FOX | WFXR Roanoke, VA · Full Power | 60.9 mi | SE (143°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 11 | FOX | WVAH-TV Charleston, WV · Full Power | 68.4 mi | WNW (301°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Rainelle, WV Free TV Channels (5.5 mi from ZIP 25986 center) · Browse all West Virginia cities & ZIPs.
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