You can get 22 free channels in ZIP 24127 (Salem, VA)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 24127 · 8 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
8 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: SSE (155°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SSE (155°), 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 24127
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 | WSET-TV Lynchburg, VA · Full Power | 34.5 mi | ESE (108°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 7 | CBS | WDBJ Roanoke, VA · Full Power | 19.7 mi | SSE (168°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 59 | CBS | WVNS-TV Lewisburg, WV · Full Power | 33.3 mi | NW (309°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 10 | NBC | WSLS-TV Roanoke, VA · Full Power | 19.4 mi | SSE (166°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 27 | FOX | WFXR Roanoke, VA · Full Power | 19.6 mi | SSE (168°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 15 | PBS | WBRA-TV Roanoke, VA · Full Power | 19.6 mi | SSE (168°) | High VHF RF 13 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 38 | ION | WPXR-TV Roanoke, VA · Full Power | 19.5 mi | SSE (167°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | W18FB-D Roanoke, VA · Low Power | 19.8 mi | SSE (168°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 21 | FOX | WWCW Lynchburg, VA · Full Power | 34.5 mi | ESE (108°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W32EW-D Roanoke, VA · Low Power | 18.0 mi | ESE (113°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 9 | PBS | WSWP-TV Grandview, WV · Full Power | 50.7 mi | NW (305°) | High VHF RF 8 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 6 | NBC | WVVA Bluefield, WV · Full Power | 54.3 mi | WSW (254°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 12 | NBC | WXII-TV Winston-Salem, NC · Full Power | 76.3 mi | S (186°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 51 | PBS | WVPT Staunton, VA · Full Power | 69.2 mi | NE (46°) | UHF RF 15 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 42 | PBS | WVPY New Market, VA · Full Power | 69.2 mi | NE (46°) | UHF RF 15 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 26 | PBS | WUNL-TV Winston-Salem, NC · Full Power | 76.3 mi | S (186°) | UHF RF 33 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 20 | CW | WCWG Lexington, NC · Full Power | 76.3 mi | S (186°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 40 | Independent | WLFB Bluefield, WV · Full Power | 58.9 mi | WSW (253°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 61 | Independent | WLXI Greensboro, NC · Full Power | 76.3 mi | S (186°) | UHF RF 33 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W26FT-D Roanoke, VA · Low Power | 19.8 mi | E (100°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W18FL-D Roanoke, VA · Low Power | 34.5 mi | ESE (108°) | UHF RF 18 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | NEW Waynesboro, VA · Full Power | 69.2 mi | NE (46°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Salem, VA Free TV Channels (16.2 mi from ZIP 24127 center) · Browse all Virginia cities & ZIPs.
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