You can get 19 free channels in ZIP 43786 (Woodsfield, OH)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 43786 · 1 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 3 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: NNE (14°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NNE (14°), 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 43786
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44 | PBS | WOUC-TV Cambridge, OH · Full Power | 26.4 mi | N (359°) | Low VHF RF 6 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 7 | CBS | WTRF-TV Wheeling, WV · Full Power | 36.9 mi | NE (49°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 15 | NBC | WTAP-TV Parkersburg, WV · Full Power | 29.3 mi | SSW (212°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 18 | NBC | WHIZ-TV Zanesville, OH · Full Power | 40.5 mi | WNW (292°) | UHF RF 30 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 9 | NBC | WTOV-TV Steubenville, OH · Full Power | 55.8 mi | NE (38°) | High VHF RF 9 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | W20DY-D Cadiz, OH · Low Power | 24.3 mi | N (8°) | UHF RF 26 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | W28FC-D Cadiz, OH · Low Power | 24.3 mi | N (8°) | UHF RF 32 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WOVA-CD Parkersburg, WV · Class A | 29.3 mi | SSW (212°) | UHF RF 20 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WIYE-LD Parkersburg, WV · Low Power | 29.3 mi | SSW (212°) | UHF RF 26 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | W36FR-D Parkersburg, WV · Low Power | 29.3 mi | SSW (212°) | UHF RF 36 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 5 | CBS | WDTV Weston, WV · Full Power | 57.3 mi | ESE (119°) | UHF RF 33 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 12 | NBC | WBOY-TV Clarksburg, WV · Full Power | 58.5 mi | ESE (120°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 46 | FOX | WVFX Clarksburg, WV · Full Power | 57.3 mi | ESE (119°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 20 | PBS | WOUB-TV Athens, OH · Full Power | 54.0 mi | WSW (240°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 24 | PBS | WNPB-TV Morgantown, WV · Full Power | 80.5 mi | E (90°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 13 | PBS | WQED Pittsburgh, PA · Full Power | 86.0 mi | NE (53°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WVMY-LD Parkersburg, WV · Low Power | 28.3 mi | SSW (205°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W34FE-D Parkersburg, WV · Low Power | 32.9 mi | SSW (193°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W19FP-D Wheeling, WV · Low Power | 36.9 mi | NE (49°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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