You can get 22 free channels in ZIP 24326 (Rural Retreat, VA)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 24326 · 0 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 9 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 (73°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing ENE (73°), 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 24326
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | NBC | WVVA Bluefield, WV · Full Power | 36.8 mi | N (1°) | UHF RF 17 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 12 | NBC | WXII-TV Winston-Salem, NC · Full Power | 51.3 mi | ESE (118°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 26 | PBS | WUNL-TV Winston-Salem, NC · Full Power | 51.4 mi | ESE (118°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 20 | CW | WCWG Lexington, NC · Full Power | 51.3 mi | ESE (118°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 40 | Independent | WLFB Bluefield, WV · Full Power | 34.5 mi | N (354°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 44 | Independent | WAGV Harlan, KY · Full Power | 49.7 mi | W (279°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 61 | Independent | WLXI Greensboro, NC · Full Power | 51.4 mi | ESE (118°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W30EF-D Jefferson, NC · Translator | 24.5 mi | SW (223°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 68 | Religious | WLFG Grundy, VA · Full Power | 49.7 mi | W (279°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 11 | CBS | WJHL-TV Johnson City, TN · Full Power | 56.3 mi | WSW (249°) | High VHF RF 9 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 7 | CBS | WDBJ Roanoke, VA · Full Power | 65.8 mi | ENE (60°) | UHF RF 30 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 10 | NBC | WSLS-TV Roanoke, VA · Full Power | 66.4 mi | ENE (60°) | UHF RF 34 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 39 | FOX | WEMT Greeneville, TN · Full Power | 54.3 mi | WSW (250°) | UHF RF 28 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 27 | FOX | WFXR Roanoke, VA · Full Power | 65.9 mi | ENE (60°) | UHF RF 36 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 15 | PBS | WBRA-TV Roanoke, VA · Full Power | 65.9 mi | ENE (60°) | High VHF RF 13 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | W33FI-D Bluefield, VA · Low Power | 34.5 mi | N (354°) | UHF RF 33 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 5 | Nbc & Cw (Digital Only) | WCYB-TV Bristol, VA · Full Power | 54.3 mi | WSW (250°) | UHF RF 35 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 13 | ABC | WSET-TV Lynchburg, VA · Full Power | 95.1 mi | ENE (64°) | High VHF RF 7 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 59 | CBS | WVNS-TV Lewisburg, WV · Full Power | 77.3 mi | NNE (20°) | High VHF RF 11 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 17 | PBS | WUNE-TV Linville, NC · Full Power | 58.2 mi | SW (219°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 38 | ION | WPXR-TV Roanoke, VA · Full Power | 66.2 mi | ENE (60°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WAPW-CD Abingdon, Etc., VA · Class A | 23.1 mi | WNW (302°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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