You can get 14 free channels in ZIP 26886 (Petersburg, WV)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 26886 · 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: Multiple Directions
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing Multiple Directions, 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 26886
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | ABC | WHSV-TV Harrisonburg, VA · Full Power | 51.3 mi | S (175°) | UHF RF 20 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 36 | PBS | WGPT Oakland, MD · Full Power | 35.0 mi | N (9°) | UHF RF 26 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 24 | PBS | WNPB-TV Morgantown, WV · Full Power | 58.1 mi | NNW (340°) | UHF RF 34 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 5 | CBS | WDTV Weston, WV · Full Power | 57.7 mi | WNW (299°) | UHF RF 33 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 12 | NBC | WBOY-TV Clarksburg, WV · Full Power | 56.6 mi | WNW (298°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 25 | NBC | WDVM-TV Hagerstown, MD · Full Power | 73.8 mi | E (87°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 46 | FOX | WVFX Clarksburg, WV · Full Power | 57.7 mi | WNW (299°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 42 | PBS | WVPY New Market, VA · Full Power | 57.4 mi | E (86°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W24ES-D Moorefield, WV · Translator | 26.7 mi | ENE (78°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W27EI-D Moorefield, WV · Translator | 26.7 mi | ENE (78°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W33EJ-D Moorefield, WV · Translator | 26.7 mi | ENE (78°) | UHF RF 33 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W29GC-D Kingwood, WV · Low Power | 38.9 mi | NNW (343°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WSVF-CD Harrisonburg, VA · Class A | 48.9 mi | SE (136°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 29 | Nbc/Cw | WVIR-TV Charlottesville, VA · Full Power | 80.6 mi | SE (142°) | Low VHF RF 2 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Petersburg, WV Free TV Channels (15.7 mi from ZIP 26886 center) · Browse all West Virginia cities & ZIPs.
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