You can get 26 free channels in ZIP 23856 (Emporia, VA)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 23856 · 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: W (279°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing W (279°), 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 23856
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | ABC | WRIC-TV Petersburg, VA · Full Power | 49.9 mi | N (6°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 36 | PBS | WUNP-TV Roanoke Rapids, NC · Full Power | 35.5 mi | SSW (192°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 6 | CBS | WTVR-TV Richmond, VA · Full Power | 49.9 mi | N (6°) | UHF RF 23 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 12 | NBC | WWBT Richmond, VA · Full Power | 50.4 mi | NNE (13°) | High VHF RF 10 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 35 | FOX | WRLH-TV Richmond, VA · Full Power | 49.9 mi | N (6°) | UHF RF 24 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 23 | PBS | WCVE-TV Richmond, VA · Full Power | 49.9 mi | N (6°) | UHF RF 22 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 57 | PBS | WCVW Richmond, VA · Full Power | 49.9 mi | N (6°) | UHF RF 29 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 30 | Educational | WNVT Spotsylvania, VA · Full Power | 49.9 mi | N (6°) | UHF RF 22 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 21 | TBN | WTPC-TV Virginia Beach, VA · Full Power | 66.4 mi | E (89°) | High VHF RF 7 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 13 | ABC | WVEC Hampton, VA · Full Power | 68.3 mi | E (88°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 11 | ABC | WTVD Durham, NC · Full Power | 90.5 mi | SSW (211°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 3 | CBS | WTKR Norfolk, VA · Full Power | 66.4 mi | E (89°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 17 | CBS | WNCN Goldsboro, NC · Full Power | 90.0 mi | SSW (211°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 10 | NBC | WAVY-TV Portsmouth, VA · Full Power | 66.0 mi | E (88°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 5 | NBC | WRAL-TV Raleigh, NC · Full Power | 90.0 mi | SSW (211°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 50 | FOX | WRAZ Raleigh, NC · Full Power | 90.0 mi | SSW (211°) | UHF RF 15 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 15 | PBS | WHRO-TV Hampton-Norfolk, VA · Full Power | 66.4 mi | E (89°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 27 | CW | WGNT Portsmouth, VA · Full Power | 66.4 mi | E (89°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 65 | CW | WUPV Ashland, VA · Full Power | 70.0 mi | NNE (21°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 22 | CW | WLFL Raleigh, NC · Full Power | 90.0 mi | SSW (211°) | UHF RF 18 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 33 | MyNetworkTV | WTVZ-TV Norfolk, VA · Full Power | 66.4 mi | E (89°) | UHF RF 33 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 28 | MyNetworkTV | WRDC Durham, NC · Full Power | 90.0 mi | SSW (211°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 49 | ION | WPXV-TV Norfolk, VA · Full Power | 68.3 mi | E (88°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 62 | ION | WFPX-TV Archer Lodge, NC · Full Power | 70.9 mi | SSW (200°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 47 | ION | WRPX-TV Rocky Mount, NC · Full Power | 70.9 mi | SSW (200°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 4 | Independent | WSKY-TV Manteo, NC · Full Power | 79.8 mi | ESE (103°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Emporia, VA Free TV Channels (11.5 mi from ZIP 23856 center) · Browse all Virginia cities & ZIPs.
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