You can get 20 free channels in ZIP 26142 (Parkersburg, WV)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 26142 · 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: NW (312°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NW (312°), 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 26142
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | NBC | WTAP-TV Parkersburg, WV · Full Power | 11.0 mi | NNW (328°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | W34FE-D Parkersburg, WV · Low Power | 3.0 mi | NE (43°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | W17FA-D Parkersburg, WV · Low Power | 8.2 mi | W (275°) | UHF RF 17 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WVMY-LD Parkersburg, WV · Low Power | 8.8 mi | NNW (345°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WOVA-CD Parkersburg, WV · Class A | 11.0 mi | NNW (328°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WIYE-LD Parkersburg, WV · Low Power | 11.0 mi | NNW (328°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | W36FR-D Parkersburg, WV · Low Power | 11.0 mi | NNW (328°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 20 | PBS | WOUB-TV Athens, OH · Full Power | 37.8 mi | W (281°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 8 | ABC | WCHS-TV Charleston, WV · Full Power | 60.8 mi | SSW (204°) | UHF RF 29 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 13 | CBS | WOWK-TV Huntington, WV · Full Power | 63.6 mi | SW (220°) | High VHF RF 10 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 11 | FOX | WVAH-TV Charleston, WV · Full Power | 60.8 mi | SSW (204°) | UHF RF 24 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 44 | PBS | WOUC-TV Cambridge, OH · Full Power | 61.3 mi | N (8°) | Low VHF RF 6 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 30 | CW | WQCW Portsmouth, OH · Full Power | 63.8 mi | SW (220°) | UHF RF 15 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 5 | CBS | WDTV Weston, WV · Full Power | 59.7 mi | E (84°) | UHF RF 33 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 7 | CBS | WTRF-TV Wheeling, WV · Full Power | 69.4 mi | NNE (32°) | High VHF RF 7 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 12 | NBC | WBOY-TV Clarksburg, WV · Full Power | 60.4 mi | E (85°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 3 | NBC | WSAZ-TV Huntington, WV · Full Power | 63.8 mi | SW (220°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 46 | FOX | WVFX Clarksburg, WV · Full Power | 59.7 mi | E (84°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 33 | PBS | WVPB-TV Huntington, WV · Full Power | 63.9 mi | SW (219°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 29 | ION | WLPX-TV Charleston, WV · Full Power | 63.6 mi | SW (220°) | UHF RF 18 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Parkersburg, WV Free TV Channels (5.7 mi from ZIP 26142 center) · Browse all West Virginia cities & ZIPs.
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