You can get 21 free channels in ZIP 25053 (Madison, WV)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 25053 · 2 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 10 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: N (349°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing N (349°), 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 25053
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | ABC | WCHS-TV Charleston, WV · Full Power | 25.3 mi | N (357°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 11 | FOX | WVAH-TV Charleston, WV · Full Power | 25.3 mi | N (357°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 4 | ABC | WOAY-TV Oak Hill, WV · Full Power | 40.2 mi | E (98°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 13 | CBS | WOWK-TV Huntington, WV · Full Power | 36.7 mi | NNW (331°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 3 | NBC | WSAZ-TV Huntington, WV · Full Power | 37.2 mi | NNW (331°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 33 | PBS | WVPB-TV Huntington, WV · Full Power | 35.8 mi | NNW (331°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 9 | PBS | WSWP-TV Grandview, WV · Full Power | 49.6 mi | ESE (101°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 30 | CW | WQCW Portsmouth, OH · Full Power | 37.2 mi | NNW (331°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 29 | ION | WLPX-TV Charleston, WV · Full Power | 36.7 mi | NNW (331°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 61 | Independent | WTSF Ashland, KY · Full Power | 38.5 mi | NW (313°) | High VHF RF 13 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 59 | CBS | WVNS-TV Lewisburg, WV · Full Power | 66.7 mi | ESE (106°) | High VHF RF 11 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | W25GL-D Charleston, WV · Low Power | 23.3 mi | NNE (31°) | UHF RF 25 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WOCW-LD Charleston, WV · Low Power | 30.2 mi | N (11°) | UHF RF 33 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 6 | NBC | WVVA Bluefield, WV · Full Power | 66.4 mi | SE (145°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 25 | PBS | WKAS Ashland, KY · Full Power | 49.5 mi | NW (306°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 22 | PBS | WKPI-TV Pikeville, KY · Full Power | 63.0 mi | SW (214°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 40 | Independent | WLFB Bluefield, WV · Full Power | 66.3 mi | SSE (149°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 44 | Independent | WAGV Harlan, KY · Full Power | 84.4 mi | S (187°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WHJC-LP Williamson, WV · Low Power | 29.5 mi | SW (218°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WHWV-LD Huntington, WV · Low Power | 33.7 mi | NW (317°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 68 | Religious | WLFG Grundy, VA · Full Power | 84.4 mi | S (187°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Madison, WV Free TV Channels (4.6 mi from ZIP 25053 center) · Browse all West Virginia cities & ZIPs.
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