You can get 11 free channels in ZIP 26884 (Petersburg, WV)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 26884 · 0 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 (175°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing S (175°), 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 26884
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 | 47.2 mi | S (175°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 36 | PBS | WGPT Oakland, MD · Full Power | 38.9 mi | N (7°) | UHF RF 26 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 24 | PBS | WNPB-TV Morgantown, WV · Full Power | 62.1 mi | NNW (341°) | UHF RF 34 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 5 | CBS | WDTV Weston, WV · Full Power | 60.2 mi | WNW (302°) | UHF RF 33 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 12 | NBC | WBOY-TV Clarksburg, WV · Full Power | 59.0 mi | WNW (301°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 25 | NBC | WDVM-TV Hagerstown, MD · Full Power | 73.5 mi | E (84°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 46 | FOX | WVFX Clarksburg, WV · Full Power | 60.2 mi | WNW (302°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 42 | PBS | WVPY New Market, VA · Full Power | 57.2 mi | E (82°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WSVW-LD Harrisonburg, VA · Low Power | 45.7 mi | SE (133°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WSVF-CD Harrisonburg, VA · Class A | 45.7 mi | SE (133°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 29 | Nbc/Cw | WVIR-TV Charlottesville, VA · Full Power | 77.1 mi | SE (140°) | Low VHF RF 2 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Petersburg, WV Free TV Channels (17.3 mi from ZIP 26884 center) · Browse all West Virginia cities & ZIPs.
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