You can get 9 free channels in ZIP 26285 (Elkins, WV)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 26285 · 0 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 3 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 (322°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NW (322°), 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 26285
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | CBS | WDTV Weston, WV · Full Power | 34.3 mi | NW (322°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 12 | NBC | WBOY-TV Clarksburg, WV · Full Power | 33.0 mi | NW (322°) | High VHF RF 12 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 46 | FOX | WVFX Clarksburg, WV · Full Power | 34.3 mi | NW (322°) | High VHF RF 13 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 24 | PBS | WNPB-TV Morgantown, WV · Full Power | 55.2 mi | N (10°) | UHF RF 34 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 3 | ABC | WHSV-TV Harrisonburg, VA · Full Power | 61.9 mi | SE (146°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 36 | PBS | WGPT Oakland, MD · Full Power | 49.1 mi | NE (46°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W24ER-D Clarksburg, WV · Low Power | 31.3 mi | NW (324°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WVUX-LD Fairmont, WV · Low Power | 34.3 mi | NW (320°) | High VHF RF 10 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W29GC-D Kingwood, WV · Low Power | 41.1 mi | NNE (26°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Elkins, WV Free TV Channels (5.2 mi from ZIP 26285 center) · Browse all West Virginia cities & ZIPs.
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