You can get 12 free channels in ZIP 26206 (Richwood, WV)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 26206 · 0 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Outdoor Rooftop Directional Antenna
Signals here are mostly distant or weak. A rooftop directional antenna (with a mast preamp) gives you the best shot at reliable HD.
🧭 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: SW (215°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SW (215°), 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 26206
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59 | CBS | WVNS-TV Lewisburg, WV · Full Power | 41.0 mi | SSW (203°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 9 | PBS | WSWP-TV Grandview, WV · Full Power | 42.9 mi | SW (227°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 4 | ABC | WOAY-TV Oak Hill, WV · Full Power | 47.3 mi | WSW (238°) | UHF RF 31 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 15 | PBS | WBRA-TV Roanoke, VA · Full Power | 78.9 mi | S (170°) | High VHF RF 13 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 8 | ABC | WCHS-TV Charleston, WV · Full Power | 81.0 mi | W (275°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 13 | ABC | WSET-TV Lynchburg, VA · Full Power | 81.4 mi | SSE (148°) | High VHF RF 7 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 7 | CBS | WDBJ Roanoke, VA · Full Power | 79.0 mi | S (170°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 12 | NBC | WBOY-TV Clarksburg, WV · Full Power | 66.8 mi | N (4°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 46 | FOX | WVFX Clarksburg, WV · Full Power | 67.8 mi | N (3°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 11 | FOX | WVAH-TV Charleston, WV · Full Power | 81.0 mi | W (275°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 38 | ION | WPXR-TV Roanoke, VA · Full Power | 78.8 mi | S (169°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W28DR-D Cedarville, WV · Translator | 31.3 mi | NNW (335°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Richwood, WV Free TV Channels (9.6 mi from ZIP 26206 center) · Browse all West Virginia cities & ZIPs.
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