You can get 10 free channels in ZIP 26436 (Salem, WV)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 26436 · 3 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 4 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: E (90°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing E (90°), 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 26436
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | CBS | WDTV Weston, WV · Full Power | 20.1 mi | E (89°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 12 | NBC | WBOY-TV Clarksburg, WV · Full Power | 20.9 mi | E (92°) | High VHF RF 12 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 46 | FOX | WVFX Clarksburg, WV · Full Power | 20.1 mi | E (89°) | High VHF RF 13 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WVUX-LD Fairmont, WV · Low Power | 18.9 mi | E (92°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 7 | CBS | WTRF-TV Wheeling, WV · Full Power | 52.8 mi | N (358°) | High VHF RF 7 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 15 | NBC | WTAP-TV Parkersburg, WV · Full Power | 45.4 mi | W (275°) | UHF RF 35 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 24 | PBS | WNPB-TV Morgantown, WV · Full Power | 58.0 mi | ENE (61°) | UHF RF 34 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | W24ER-D Clarksburg, WV · Low Power | 22.7 mi | E (94°) | UHF RF 24 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 9 | NBC | WTOV-TV Steubenville, OH · Full Power | 72.4 mi | N (4°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 44 | PBS | WOUC-TV Cambridge, OH · Full Power | 62.7 mi | NNW (331°) | Low VHF RF 6 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Salem, WV Free TV Channels (8.3 mi from ZIP 26436 center) · Browse all West Virginia cities & ZIPs.
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