You can get 20 free TV channels in Bristol, VA
8 channels are rated Strong (indoor-ready) near the center of Bristol. Check your exact ZIP code below.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
8 stations arrive with a Strong signal here. Place a quality indoor antenna near a window or wall facing the towers.
🧭 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 (187°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing S (187°), 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.
All Free Over-the-Air TV Channels in Bristol, VA
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | ABC | WKPT-TV Kingsport, TN · Full Power | 12.9 mi | S (175°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 11 | CBS | WJHL-TV Johnson City, TN · Full Power | 12.8 mi | S (175°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 39 | FOX | WEMT Greeneville, TN · Full Power | 11.9 mi | SSE (167°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 44 | Independent | WAGV Harlan, KY · Full Power | 15.3 mi | NNE (17°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 5 | Nbc & Cw (Digital Only) | WCYB-TV Bristol, VA · Full Power | 11.9 mi | SSE (167°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WOPI-CD Bristol,Va/Kingsport, TN · Class A | 12.9 mi | S (175°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WAPK-CD Bristol Va/Kingsport, TN · Class A | 12.9 mi | S (175°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 68 | Religious | WLFG Grundy, VA · Full Power | 15.3 mi | NNE (17°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WKPZ-CD Kingsport, TN · Class A | 24.6 mi | WSW (256°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WKPT-CD Kingsport, TN · Class A | 24.6 mi | WSW (256°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 57 | CBS | WYMT-TV Hazard, KY · Full Power | 69.2 mi | NW (306°) | High VHF RF 12 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 17 | PBS | WUNE-TV Linville, NC · Full Power | 42.0 mi | SSE (155°) | UHF RF 36 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 2 | PBS | WETP-TV Sneedville, TN · Full Power | 59.1 mi | WSW (254°) | UHF RF 24 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | W30CS-D Zionville, NC · Translator | 32.5 mi | SE (132°) | UHF RF 30 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 13 | ABC | WLOS Asheville, NC · Full Power | 98.8 mi | SSW (193°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 22 | PBS | WKPI-TV Pikeville, KY · Full Power | 50.4 mi | NNW (336°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 33 | PBS | WUNF-TV Asheville, NC · Full Power | 88.9 mi | SSW (202°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 40 | Independent | WLFB Bluefield, WV · Full Power | 65.0 mi | NE (50°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W30EF-D Jefferson, NC · Translator | 38.7 mi | ESE (106°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WAPW-CD Abingdon, Etc., VA · Class A | 39.3 mi | ENE (60°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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