You can get 24 free channels in ZIP 24844 (Welch, WV)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 24844 · 0 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 7 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: SSE (159°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SSE (159°), 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 24844
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 | 37.2 mi | ESE (116°) | UHF RF 17 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 22 | PBS | WKPI-TV Pikeville, KY · Full Power | 42.6 mi | WSW (251°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 9 | PBS | WSWP-TV Grandview, WV · Full Power | 52.1 mi | ENE (57°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 40 | Independent | WLFB Bluefield, WV · Full Power | 34.9 mi | ESE (122°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 44 | Independent | WAGV Harlan, KY · Full Power | 48.2 mi | SSW (199°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WJDW-LD Tazewell, VA · Low Power | 25.2 mi | SE (145°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 68 | Religious | WLFG Grundy, VA · Full Power | 48.2 mi | SSW (199°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 8 | ABC | WCHS-TV Charleston, WV · Full Power | 63.7 mi | N (355°) | UHF RF 29 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 59 | CBS | WVNS-TV Lewisburg, WV · Full Power | 62.5 mi | ENE (71°) | High VHF RF 11 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 11 | CBS | WJHL-TV Johnson City, TN · Full Power | 75.5 mi | SSW (195°) | High VHF RF 9 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 11 | FOX | WVAH-TV Charleston, WV · Full Power | 63.7 mi | N (355°) | UHF RF 24 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 39 | FOX | WEMT Greeneville, TN · Full Power | 73.9 mi | SSW (194°) | UHF RF 28 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | W33FI-D Bluefield, VA · Low Power | 34.9 mi | ESE (122°) | UHF RF 33 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 5 | Nbc & Cw (Digital Only) | WCYB-TV Bristol, VA · Full Power | 73.9 mi | SSW (194°) | UHF RF 35 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 4 | ABC | WOAY-TV Oak Hill, WV · Full Power | 47.7 mi | NE (47°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 19 | ABC | WKPT-TV Kingsport, TN · Full Power | 75.6 mi | SSW (195°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 13 | CBS | WOWK-TV Huntington, WV · Full Power | 73.8 mi | NNW (342°) | High VHF RF 10 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 57 | CBS | WYMT-TV Hazard, KY · Full Power | 79.0 mi | WSW (255°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 7 | CBS | WDBJ Roanoke, VA · Full Power | 92.2 mi | ESE (102°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 3 | NBC | WSAZ-TV Huntington, WV · Full Power | 74.2 mi | NNW (342°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 15 | PBS | WBRA-TV Roanoke, VA · Full Power | 92.2 mi | ESE (102°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 30 | CW | WQCW Portsmouth, OH · Full Power | 74.2 mi | NNW (342°) | UHF RF 15 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 29 | ION | WLPX-TV Charleston, WV · Full Power | 73.8 mi | NNW (342°) | UHF RF 18 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WJDG-LD Grundy, VA · Low Power | 31.3 mi | SE (133°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Welch, WV Free TV Channels (11.8 mi from ZIP 24844 center) · Browse all West Virginia cities & ZIPs.
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