WCVE-TV
Full power TV station · Richmond, Virginia
WCVE-TV is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Richmond, Virginia. Its signal is estimated to reach about 85 cities and towns within 63 miles.
About WCVE-TV
Full-power stations are the main licensed broadcasters in a market. They may run the highest power from the tallest towers and are protected from interference, so they set the core of what you can receive.
At 310 kW effective radiated power, WCVE-TV runs more power than 52% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 327 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 39% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 54 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 63 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 85 cities and towns in our guide with about 829,000 residents, as far as Charlottesville, VA (60 miles).
WCVE-TV shares its transmitter site with WRLH-TV (Fox), WCVW, WNVT, WTVR-TV (CBS), WZTD-LD (Telemundo) and WRIC-TV (ABC) and 3 more. One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Richmond, VA |
| Tower location | 37.51267, -77.60133 |
| Effective radiated power | 310 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 327 m (1,074 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 9987 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WCVE-TV
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bon Air, VA | 2.5 mi | 251° WSW | Strong |
| Tuckahoe, VA | 5.9 mi | 205° SSW | Strong |
| Brandermill, VA | 6.2 mi | 25° NNE | Strong |
| Woodlake, VA | 7.6 mi | 34° NE | Strong |
| Richmond, VA | 8.2 mi | 250° WSW | Strong |
| Meadowbrook, VA | 8.3 mi | 302° WNW | Strong |
| Dumbarton, VA | 8.7 mi | 224° SW | Strong |
| Lakeside, VA | 9.5 mi | 226° SW | Strong |
| Short Pump, VA | 9.5 mi | 176° S | Strong |
| Bensley, VA | 9.8 mi | 298° WNW | Strong |
| Laurel, VA | 10 mi | 209° SSW | Strong |
| Chesterfield Court House, VA | 11 mi | 331° NNW | Strong |
| Bellwood, VA | 11 mi | 305° NW | Strong |
| East Highland Park, VA | 12 mi | 246° WSW | Strong |
| Glen Allen, VA | 12 mi | 206° SSW | Strong |
| Montrose, VA | 12 mi | 267° W | Strong |
| Chamberlayne, VA | 12 mi | 230° SW | Strong |
| Wyndham, VA | 13 mi | 177° S | Strong |
| Chester, VA | 14 mi | 321° NW | Strong |
| Mechanicsville, VA | 14 mi | 242° WSW | Strong |
| Fort Lee, VA | 15 mi | 275° W | Good |
| Highland Springs, VA | 15 mi | 261° W | Good |
| Sandston, VA | 16 mi | 267° W | Good |
| Ashland, VA | 18 mi | 201° SSW | Good |
| Colonial Heights, VA | 20 mi | 328° NNW | Good |
| Ettrick, VA | 21 mi | 334° NNW | Good |
| Hopewell, VA | 22 mi | 310° NW | Good |
| Petersburg, VA | 23 mi | 331° NNW | Good |
| Farmville, VA | 46 mi | 71° ENE | Good |
| Spotsylvania Courthouse, VA | 47 mi | 181° S | Good |
| Lake Monticello, VA | 49 mi | 125° SE | Good |
| Williamsburg, VA | 52 mi | 289° WNW | Good |
| Fredericksburg, VA | 55 mi | 188° S | Fair |
| Falmouth, VA | 57 mi | 187° S | Fair |
| King George, VA | 57 mi | 204° SSW | Fair |
| Emporia, VA | 57 mi | 357° N | Fair |
| Orange, VA | 58 mi | 151° SSE | Fair |
| Charlottesville, VA | 60 mi | 126° SE | Fair |
| South Hill, VA | 62 mi | 28° NNE | Fair |
| Hollymead, VA | 62 mi | 132° SE | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
- WRLH-TVFox · 35
- WTVR-TVCBS · 6
- WZTD-LDTelemundo · 45
- WRIC-TVABC · 8
- WFWG-LDION · 30.4
- WWBTNBC · 12
- WUPVCW · 65
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WCVE-TV transmitter tower?
WCVE-TV broadcasts from a tower at 37.5127, -77.6013, near Bon Air, VA. It is licensed to Richmond, Virginia.
How far does WCVE-TV broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 63 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 71 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WCVE-TV with an antenna?
About 829,000 people live in the 85 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WCVE-TV?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WCVE-TV tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.