You can get 18 free channels in ZIP 24609 (Richlands, VA)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 24609 · 2 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 8 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: SSW (208°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SSW (208°), 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 24609
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44 | Independent | WAGV Harlan, KY · Full Power | 20.4 mi | SW (231°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 68 | Religious | WLFG Grundy, VA · Full Power | 20.4 mi | SW (231°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 19 | ABC | WKPT-TV Kingsport, TN · Full Power | 44.7 mi | SSW (206°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 11 | CBS | WJHL-TV Johnson City, TN · Full Power | 44.7 mi | SSW (206°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 6 | NBC | WVVA Bluefield, WV · Full Power | 37.5 mi | ENE (64°) | UHF RF 17 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 39 | FOX | WEMT Greeneville, TN · Full Power | 42.9 mi | SSW (204°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WJDW-LD Tazewell, VA · Low Power | 18.8 mi | NE (50°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 5 | Nbc & Cw (Digital Only) | WCYB-TV Bristol, VA · Full Power | 42.9 mi | SSW (204°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 22 | PBS | WKPI-TV Pikeville, KY · Full Power | 44.4 mi | WNW (295°) | UHF RF 23 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 40 | Independent | WLFB Bluefield, WV · Full Power | 32.7 mi | ENE (64°) | UHF RF 25 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 57 | CBS | WYMT-TV Hazard, KY · Full Power | 77.6 mi | W (280°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 7 | CBS | WDBJ Roanoke, VA · Full Power | 91.0 mi | E (82°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 9 | PBS | WSWP-TV Grandview, WV · Full Power | 75.1 mi | NE (36°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 15 | PBS | WBRA-TV Roanoke, VA · Full Power | 91.1 mi | E (82°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WJDG-LD Grundy, VA · Low Power | 25.5 mi | ENE (63°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W33FI-D Bluefield, VA · Low Power | 32.7 mi | ENE (64°) | UHF RF 33 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W30EF-D Jefferson, NC · Translator | 41.8 mi | SSE (156°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WAPK-CD Bristol Va/Kingsport, TN · Class A | 44.7 mi | SSW (206°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Richlands, VA Free TV Channels (5.1 mi from ZIP 24609 center) · Browse all Virginia cities & ZIPs.
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