You can get 27 free channels in ZIP 23851 (Franklin, VA)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 23851 · 7 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
7 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: ENE (70°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing ENE (70°), 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 23851
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | ABC | WVEC Hampton, VA · Full Power | 29.4 mi | ENE (67°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 3 | CBS | WTKR Norfolk, VA · Full Power | 27.4 mi | ENE (67°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 10 | NBC | WAVY-TV Portsmouth, VA · Full Power | 27.3 mi | ENE (65°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 15 | PBS | WHRO-TV Hampton-Norfolk, VA · Full Power | 27.4 mi | ENE (67°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 27 | CW | WGNT Portsmouth, VA · Full Power | 27.4 mi | ENE (67°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 33 | MyNetworkTV | WTVZ-TV Norfolk, VA · Full Power | 27.4 mi | ENE (67°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 21 | TBN | WTPC-TV Virginia Beach, VA · Full Power | 27.4 mi | ENE (67°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 43 | FOX | WVBT Virginia Beach, VA · Full Power | 27.3 mi | ENE (65°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 49 | ION | WPXV-TV Norfolk, VA · Full Power | 29.4 mi | ENE (67°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 4 | Independent | WSKY-TV Manteo, NC · Full Power | 37.3 mi | ESE (104°) | High VHF RF 13 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WMTO-LD Norfolk, VA · Low Power | 29.6 mi | ENE (68°) | Low VHF RF 6 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 36 | PBS | WUNP-TV Roanoke Rapids, NC · Full Power | 54.8 mi | WSW (243°) | UHF RF 27 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 2 | PBS | WUND-TV Edenton, NC · Full Power | 62.1 mi | SSE (147°) | UHF RF 29 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WNLO-CD Norfolk, VA · Class A | 27.3 mi | ENE (65°) | UHF RF 14 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WKTD-CD Portsmouth, VA · Class A | 27.3 mi | ENE (65°) | UHF RF 17 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WYSJ-CD Yorktown, VA · Class A | 29.3 mi | ENE (67°) | UHF RF 36 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | W26EV-D Portsmouth, VA · Low Power | 29.4 mi | ENE (67°) | UHF RF 26 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 8 | ABC | WRIC-TV Petersburg, VA · Full Power | 69.3 mi | NNW (329°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 6 | CBS | WTVR-TV Richmond, VA · Full Power | 69.3 mi | NNW (329°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 9 | CBS | WNCT-TV Greenville, NC · Full Power | 92.2 mi | SSW (196°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 12 | NBC | WWBT Richmond, VA · Full Power | 66.3 mi | NNW (333°) | High VHF RF 10 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 7 | NBC | WITN-TV Washington, NC · Full Power | 92.2 mi | SSW (196°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 35 | FOX | WRLH-TV Richmond, VA · Full Power | 69.3 mi | NNW (329°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 23 | PBS | WCVE-TV Richmond, VA · Full Power | 69.3 mi | NNW (329°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WJHJ-LD Newport News, Etc., VA · Low Power | 29.4 mi | ENE (67°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WGBS-LD Carrollton, VA · Low Power | 36.4 mi | ENE (67°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 30 | Educational | WNVT Spotsylvania, VA · Full Power | 69.3 mi | NNW (329°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Franklin, VA Free TV Channels (2.4 mi from ZIP 23851 center) · Browse all Virginia cities & ZIPs.
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