You can get 16 free TV channels in Wise, VA
3 channels are rated Strong (indoor-ready) near the center of Wise. Check your exact ZIP code below.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 9 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: SE (131°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SE (131°), 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 Wise, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | PBS | WKPI-TV Pikeville, KY · Full Power | 21.5 mi | N (8°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 44 | Independent | WAGV Harlan, KY · Full Power | 29.5 mi | ESE (110°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 68 | Religious | WLFG Grundy, VA · Full Power | 29.5 mi | ESE (110°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 19 | ABC | WKPT-TV Kingsport, TN · Full Power | 45.0 mi | SSE (147°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 57 | CBS | WYMT-TV Hazard, KY · Full Power | 36.3 mi | WNW (295°) | High VHF RF 12 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 11 | CBS | WJHL-TV Johnson City, TN · Full Power | 45.0 mi | SSE (147°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 39 | FOX | WEMT Greeneville, TN · Full Power | 44.9 mi | SE (144°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 35 | PBS | WKHA Hazard, KY · Full Power | 36.6 mi | WNW (294°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 5 | Nbc & Cw (Digital Only) | WCYB-TV Bristol, VA · Full Power | 44.9 mi | SE (144°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 2 | PBS | WETP-TV Sneedville, TN · Full Power | 52.9 mi | SW (219°) | UHF RF 24 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WKPZ-CD Kingsport, TN · Class A | 31.1 mi | S (181°) | UHF RF 19 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WOPI-CD Bristol,Va/Kingsport, TN · Class A | 45.0 mi | SSE (147°) | High VHF RF 11 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WKIN-CD Weber Cy,Va-Kpt,Tn, VA · Class A | 31.1 mi | S (181°) | High VHF RF 7 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WKPT-CD Kingsport, TN · Class A | 31.1 mi | S (181°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WAPK-CD Bristol Va/Kingsport, TN · Class A | 45.0 mi | SSE (147°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 65 | Religious | WLJC-TV Beattyville, KY · Full Power | 74.3 mi | NW (307°) | High VHF RF 7 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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