You can get 18 free channels in ZIP 26170 (St. Marys, WV)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 26170 · 1 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 8 Strong/Moderate channels. An attic or 2nd-floor window antenna will lock in way more channels than a basic flat panel.
🧭 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 (306°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NW (306°), 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 26170
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 | 20.7 mi | W (268°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 12 | NBC | WBOY-TV Clarksburg, WV · Full Power | 45.7 mi | E (96°) | High VHF RF 12 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 44 | PBS | WOUC-TV Cambridge, OH · Full Power | 50.8 mi | N (353°) | Low VHF RF 6 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W34FE-D Parkersburg, WV · Low Power | 15.1 mi | WSW (238°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WVMY-LD Parkersburg, WV · Low Power | 17.2 mi | W (265°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WOVA-CD Parkersburg, WV · Class A | 20.7 mi | W (268°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WIYE-LD Parkersburg, WV · Low Power | 20.7 mi | W (268°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W36FR-D Parkersburg, WV · Low Power | 20.7 mi | W (268°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 5 | CBS | WDTV Weston, WV · Full Power | 44.8 mi | E (95°) | UHF RF 33 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 7 | CBS | WTRF-TV Wheeling, WV · Full Power | 53.4 mi | NNE (25°) | High VHF RF 7 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 46 | FOX | WVFX Clarksburg, WV · Full Power | 44.8 mi | E (95°) | High VHF RF 13 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | W17FA-D Parkersburg, WV · Low Power | 24.8 mi | WSW (248°) | UHF RF 17 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 8 | ABC | WCHS-TV Charleston, WV · Full Power | 76.6 mi | SSW (211°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 13 | CBS | WOWK-TV Huntington, WV · Full Power | 81.1 mi | SW (224°) | High VHF RF 10 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 9 | NBC | WTOV-TV Steubenville, OH · Full Power | 73.9 mi | NNE (23°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 11 | FOX | WVAH-TV Charleston, WV · Full Power | 76.6 mi | SSW (211°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 20 | PBS | WOUB-TV Athens, OH · Full Power | 52.0 mi | W (267°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 24 | PBS | WNPB-TV Morgantown, WV · Full Power | 78.9 mi | ENE (73°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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