You can get 15 free channels in ZIP 26815 (Petersburg, WV)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 26815 · 1 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Outdoor Rooftop Directional Antenna
Signals here are mostly distant or weak. A rooftop directional antenna (with a mast preamp) gives you the best shot at reliable HD.
🧭 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 (173°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing S (173°), 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 26815
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | ABC | WHSV-TV Harrisonburg, VA · Full Power | 22.8 mi | S (173°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | W22EX-D Staunton, VA · Translator | 22.8 mi | S (173°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WSVW-LD Harrisonburg, VA · Low Power | 32.9 mi | ESE (102°) | UHF RF 30 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WSVF-CD Harrisonburg, VA · Class A | 32.9 mi | ESE (102°) | UHF RF 36 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 29 | Nbc/Cw | WVIR-TV Charlottesville, VA · Full Power | 59.5 mi | SE (126°) | Low VHF RF 2 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 13 | ABC | WSET-TV Lynchburg, VA · Full Power | 82.7 mi | S (190°) | High VHF RF 7 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 19 | CBS | WCAV Charlottesville, VA · Full Power | 59.5 mi | SE (126°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 59 | CBS | WVNS-TV Lewisburg, WV · Full Power | 88.3 mi | SW (236°) | High VHF RF 11 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 7 | CBS | WDBJ Roanoke, VA · Full Power | 99.6 mi | SSW (206°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 25 | NBC | WDVM-TV Hagerstown, MD · Full Power | 79.0 mi | ENE (66°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 51 | PBS | WVPT Staunton, VA · Full Power | 22.9 mi | S (173°) | UHF RF 15 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 42 | PBS | WVPY New Market, VA · Full Power | 22.9 mi | S (173°) | UHF RF 15 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 41 | PBS | WHTJ Charlottesville, VA · Full Power | 59.4 mi | SE (126°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 15 | PBS | WBRA-TV Roanoke, VA · Full Power | 99.5 mi | SSW (206°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 30 | Educational | WNVC Culpeper, VA · Full Power | 59.4 mi | SE (126°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Petersburg, WV Free TV Channels (37.0 mi from ZIP 26815 center) · Browse all West Virginia cities & ZIPs.
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