You can get 25 free channels in ZIP 23890 (Waverly, VA)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 23890 · 0 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 16 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: ENE (72°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing ENE (72°), 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 23890
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 | 38.3 mi | ESE (110°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 8 | ABC | WRIC-TV Petersburg, VA · Full Power | 43.8 mi | NW (323°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 3 | CBS | WTKR Norfolk, VA · Full Power | 36.7 mi | ESE (112°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 6 | CBS | WTVR-TV Richmond, VA · Full Power | 43.8 mi | NW (323°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 10 | NBC | WAVY-TV Portsmouth, VA · Full Power | 36.0 mi | ESE (111°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 12 | NBC | WWBT Richmond, VA · Full Power | 40.3 mi | NNW (329°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 43 | FOX | WVBT Virginia Beach, VA · Full Power | 36.0 mi | ESE (111°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 35 | FOX | WRLH-TV Richmond, VA · Full Power | 43.8 mi | NW (323°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 15 | PBS | WHRO-TV Hampton-Norfolk, VA · Full Power | 36.7 mi | ESE (112°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 23 | PBS | WCVE-TV Richmond, VA · Full Power | 43.8 mi | NW (323°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 27 | CW | WGNT Portsmouth, VA · Full Power | 36.7 mi | ESE (112°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 33 | MyNetworkTV | WTVZ-TV Norfolk, VA · Full Power | 36.7 mi | ESE (112°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 49 | ION | WPXV-TV Norfolk, VA · Full Power | 38.3 mi | ESE (110°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W15DO-D Sussex County, VA · Low Power | 4.7 mi | SW (220°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 21 | TBN | WTPC-TV Virginia Beach, VA · Full Power | 36.7 mi | ESE (112°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 30 | Educational | WNVT Spotsylvania, VA · Full Power | 43.8 mi | NW (323°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 57 | PBS | WCVW Richmond, VA · Full Power | 43.8 mi | NW (323°) | UHF RF 29 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 65 | CW | WUPV Ashland, VA · Full Power | 51.2 mi | N (352°) | High VHF RF 8 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 4 | Independent | WSKY-TV Manteo, NC · Full Power | 56.3 mi | SE (127°) | High VHF RF 13 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 36 | PBS | WUNP-TV Roanoke Rapids, NC · Full Power | 63.6 mi | SW (219°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WNLO-CD Norfolk, VA · Class A | 36.0 mi | ESE (111°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WKTD-CD Portsmouth, VA · Class A | 36.0 mi | ESE (111°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WYSJ-CD Yorktown, VA · Class A | 38.3 mi | ESE (110°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W26EV-D Portsmouth, VA · Low Power | 38.4 mi | ESE (110°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WMTO-LD Norfolk, VA · Low Power | 38.7 mi | ESE (110°) | Low VHF RF 6 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Waverly, VA Free TV Channels (2.1 mi from ZIP 23890 center) · Browse all Virginia cities & ZIPs.
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