You can get 24 free channels in ZIP 23117 (Louisa, VA)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 23117 · 1 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 12 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: S (180°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing S (180°), 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 23117
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | Nbc/Cw | WVIR-TV Charlottesville, VA · Full Power | 33.1 mi | W (270°) | Low VHF RF 2 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 8 | ABC | WRIC-TV Petersburg, VA · Full Power | 35.7 mi | SSE (155°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 19 | CBS | WCAV Charlottesville, VA · Full Power | 33.1 mi | W (271°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 6 | CBS | WTVR-TV Richmond, VA · Full Power | 35.7 mi | SSE (155°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 12 | NBC | WWBT Richmond, VA · Full Power | 38.6 mi | SSE (148°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 35 | FOX | WRLH-TV Richmond, VA · Full Power | 35.7 mi | SSE (155°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 41 | PBS | WHTJ Charlottesville, VA · Full Power | 33.2 mi | W (270°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 23 | PBS | WCVE-TV Richmond, VA · Full Power | 35.7 mi | SSE (155°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 57 | PBS | WCVW Richmond, VA · Full Power | 35.7 mi | SSE (155°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 65 | CW | WUPV Ashland, VA · Full Power | 37.7 mi | ESE (116°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 30 | Educational | WNVC Culpeper, VA · Full Power | 33.2 mi | W (270°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 30 | Educational | WNVT Spotsylvania, VA · Full Power | 35.7 mi | SSE (155°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WVAW-LD Charlottesville, VA · Low Power | 33.1 mi | W (271°) | UHF RF 16 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WAHU-LD Crozet, VA · Low Power | 33.1 mi | W (271°) | UHF RF 31 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 27 | Local / LPTV | WVIR-CD Charlottesville, VA · Class A | 33.1 mi | W (270°) | UHF RF 35 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 3 | ABC | WHSV-TV Harrisonburg, VA · Full Power | 79.3 mi | W (280°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 51 | PBS | WVPT Staunton, VA · Full Power | 79.3 mi | W (280°) | UHF RF 15 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 42 | PBS | WVPY New Market, VA · Full Power | 79.3 mi | W (280°) | UHF RF 15 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 53 | Local / LPTV | WUDW-LD Richmond, VA · Low Power | 35.7 mi | SSE (155°) | UHF RF 15 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WWBK-LD Richmond, VA · Low Power | 35.7 mi | SSE (155°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WFWG-LD Richmond, VA · Low Power | 35.7 mi | SSE (155°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WZTD-LD Richmond, VA · Low Power | 35.7 mi | SSE (155°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WRID-LD Richmond, VA · Low Power | 38.6 mi | SSE (148°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | NEW Waynesboro, VA · Full Power | 79.3 mi | W (280°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Louisa, VA Free TV Channels (7.3 mi from ZIP 23117 center) · Browse all Virginia cities & ZIPs.
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