You can get 20 free channels in ZIP 26656 (Ansted, WV)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 26656 · 2 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 5 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: SSW (201°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SSW (201°), 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 26656
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 | 20.3 mi | S (176°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 9 | PBS | WSWP-TV Grandview, WV · Full Power | 26.5 mi | SSE (157°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 8 | ABC | WCHS-TV Charleston, WV · Full Power | 40.9 mi | WNW (286°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 59 | CBS | WVNS-TV Lewisburg, WV · Full Power | 41.7 mi | SE (142°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 11 | FOX | WVAH-TV Charleston, WV · Full Power | 40.9 mi | WNW (286°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 13 | CBS | WOWK-TV Huntington, WV · Full Power | 58.6 mi | WNW (288°) | High VHF RF 10 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 3 | NBC | WSAZ-TV Huntington, WV · Full Power | 59.2 mi | WNW (288°) | UHF RF 22 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 33 | PBS | WVPB-TV Huntington, WV · Full Power | 58.0 mi | WNW (287°) | High VHF RF 9 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 30 | CW | WQCW Portsmouth, OH · Full Power | 59.2 mi | WNW (288°) | UHF RF 15 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | W25GL-D Charleston, WV · Low Power | 26.8 mi | WNW (282°) | UHF RF 25 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 7 | CBS | WDBJ Roanoke, VA · Full Power | 91.8 mi | SE (142°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 6 | NBC | WVVA Bluefield, WV · Full Power | 68.7 mi | S (180°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 15 | PBS | WBRA-TV Roanoke, VA · Full Power | 91.8 mi | SE (142°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 29 | ION | WLPX-TV Charleston, WV · Full Power | 58.6 mi | WNW (288°) | UHF RF 18 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 38 | ION | WPXR-TV Roanoke, VA · Full Power | 91.8 mi | SE (142°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 40 | Independent | WLFB Bluefield, WV · Full Power | 71.3 mi | S (184°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W23FX-D Charleston, WV · Low Power | 19.6 mi | WNW (283°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WZTS-LD Summersville, WV · Low Power | 24.9 mi | SSE (153°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W19FS-D Beckley, WV · Low Power | 31.8 mi | S (180°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WOCW-LD Charleston, WV · Low Power | 35.9 mi | WNW (295°) | UHF RF 33 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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