You can get 22 free channels in ZIP 26506 (Star, WV)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 26506 · 2 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 9 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: SE (128°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SE (128°), 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 26506
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | PBS | WNPB-TV Morgantown, WV · Full Power | 11.6 mi | ENE (73°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | W31FR-D Morgantown, WV · Low Power | 10.1 mi | SSE (163°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 5 | CBS | WDTV Weston, WV · Full Power | 31.1 mi | SW (220°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 11 | NBC | WPXI Pittsburgh, PA · Translator | 22.0 mi | NE (49°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 12 | NBC | WBOY-TV Clarksburg, WV · Full Power | 31.5 mi | SW (218°) | High VHF RF 12 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 46 | FOX | WVFX Clarksburg, WV · Full Power | 31.1 mi | SW (220°) | High VHF RF 13 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 36 | PBS | WGPT Oakland, MD · Full Power | 39.8 mi | ESE (115°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 35 | Local / LPTV | WWKH-CD Uniontown, PA · Class A | 22.0 mi | NE (49°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W29GC-D Kingwood, WV · Low Power | 23.9 mi | SE (126°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 4 | ABC | WTAE-TV Pittsburgh, PA · Full Power | 44.7 mi | NNE (11°) | UHF RF 27 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 7 | CBS | WTRF-TV Wheeling, WV · Full Power | 50.4 mi | NW (305°) | High VHF RF 7 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 2 | CBS | KDKA-TV Pittsburgh, PA · Full Power | 58.6 mi | N (358°) | UHF RF 25 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 9 | NBC | WTOV-TV Steubenville, OH · Full Power | 59.1 mi | NW (325°) | High VHF RF 9 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 13 | PBS | WQED Pittsburgh, PA · Full Power | 55.2 mi | N (0°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 19 | CW | WPCW Jeannette, PA · Full Power | 58.6 mi | N (358°) | High VHF RF 11 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WVUX-LD Fairmont, WV · Low Power | 32.6 mi | SW (220°) | High VHF RF 10 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 8 | FOX | WWCP-TV Johnstown, PA · Full Power | 57.0 mi | NE (49°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 53 | FOX | WPGH-TV Pittsburgh, PA · Full Power | 58.7 mi | N (358°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 22 | MyNetworkTV | WPNT Pittsburgh, PA · Full Power | 58.7 mi | N (358°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 40 | Independent | WPCB-TV Greensburg, PA · Full Power | 52.5 mi | N (11°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 16 | Independent | WINP-TV Pittsburgh, PA · Full Power | 55.2 mi | N (0°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W24ER-D Clarksburg, WV · Low Power | 31.0 mi | SW (214°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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