WIYE-LD (CBS) · Channel 26
Low power TV station · Parkersburg, West Virginia
WIYE-LD is a low power over-the-air TV station affiliated with CBS on virtual channel 26, licensed to Parkersburg, West Virginia. Its signal is estimated to reach about 25 cities and towns within 31 miles.
About WIYE-LD
Low-power (LPTV) stations serve a local area at reduced power. They have secondary status, which means they must not interfere with full-power stations and can be displaced by them.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 31 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 25 cities and towns in our guide with about 124,000 residents, as far as Athens, OH (29 miles).
WIYE-LD shares its transmitter site with WTAP-TV (NBC), WOVA-CD (CW) and W21EA-D. One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
The nearest other CBS station in our data is WDTV in Weston, WV, 65 miles away. Viewers between the two can sometimes receive both.
CBS is one of the four big commercial broadcast networks. Local CBS affiliates carry the network's news, daytime and primetime schedule plus local news, and CBS is the over-the-air home of many NFL Sunday afternoon games.
Station facts
| Network | CBS |
| Virtual channel | 26 |
| Station type | Low power (LPD) |
| City of license | Parkersburg, WV |
| Tower location | 39.34994, -81.56539 |
| Effective radiated power | 15 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | Not listed |
| FCC facility ID | 130392 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WIYE-LD
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vienna, WV | 1.8 mi | 330° NNW | Strong |
| Boaz, WV | 3.5 mi | 257° WSW | Good |
| Belpre, OH | 5.3 mi | 4° N | Good |
| Parkersburg, WV | 5.8 mi | 358° N | Good |
| Blennerhassett, WV | 6.9 mi | 30° NNE | Good |
| Williamstown, WV | 7.2 mi | 241° WSW | Good |
| Marietta, OH | 7.4 mi | 233° SW | Good |
| Washington, WV | 8.4 mi | 43° NE | Good |
| Lubeck, WV | 8.7 mi | 24° NNE | Good |
| Reno, OH | 9.2 mi | 260° W | Good |
| Devola, OH | 9.7 mi | 208° SSW | Good |
| Mineral Wells, WV | 11 mi | 351° N | Good |
| Beverly, OH | 14 mi | 164° SSE | Fair |
| Newport, OH | 18 mi | 261° W | Fair |
| Saint Marys, WV | 19 mi | 262° W | Fair |
| Elizabeth, WV | 22 mi | 335° NNW | Fair |
| McConnelsville, OH | 26 mi | 143° SE | Fair |
| Caldwell, OH | 28 mi | 185° S | Fair |
| Athens, OH | 29 mi | 87° E | Fair |
| Harrisville, WV | 29 mi | 290° WNW | Fair |
| New Matamoras, OH | 29 mi | 246° WSW | Fair |
| Glouster, OH | 30 mi | 111° ESE | Fair |
| Ravenswood, WV | 30 mi | 21° NNE | Fair |
| Chauncey, OH | 30 mi | 96° E | Fair |
| The Plains, OH | 30 mi | 92° E | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WIYE-LD transmitter tower?
WIYE-LD broadcasts from a tower at 39.3499, -81.5654, near Vienna, WV. It is licensed to Parkersburg, West Virginia.
What channel is WIYE-LD on?
WIYE-LD appears as virtual channel 26 (26.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying CBS.
How far does WIYE-LD broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 31 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 39 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WIYE-LD with an antenna?
About 124,000 people live in the 25 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WIYE-LD?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WIYE-LD tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.