WRLH-TV (Fox) · Channel 35
Full power TV station · Richmond, Virginia
WRLH-TV is a full power over-the-air TV station affiliated with Fox on virtual channel 35, licensed to Richmond, Virginia. Its signal is estimated to reach about 95 cities and towns within 66 miles.
About WRLH-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 1,000 kW effective radiated power, WRLH-TV runs more power than 79% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 328 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 66 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 95 cities and towns in our guide with about 857,000 residents, as far as Charlottesville, VA (60 miles).
WRLH-TV shares its transmitter site with WCVE-TV, 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.
The nearest other Fox station in our data is WCAV in Charlottesville, VA, 58 miles away. Viewers between the two can sometimes receive both.
Fox is one of the four big commercial broadcast networks, known for its sports lineup including NFL, MLB and college football. Many Fox affiliates also produce local news.
Station facts
| Network | Fox |
| Virtual channel | 35 |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Richmond, VA |
| Tower location | 37.51267, -77.60133 |
| Effective radiated power | 1,000 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 328 m (1,075 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 412 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WRLH-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 |
| 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 | Strong |
| Highland Springs, VA | 15 mi | 261° W | Strong |
| Sandston, VA | 16 mi | 267° W | Strong |
| Ashland, VA | 18 mi | 201° SSW | Strong |
| Colonial Heights, VA | 20 mi | 328° NNW | Strong |
| Ettrick, VA | 21 mi | 334° NNW | Strong |
| Hopewell, VA | 22 mi | 310° NW | Strong |
| Petersburg, VA | 23 mi | 331° NNW | Strong |
| Farmville, VA | 46 mi | 71° ENE | Good |
| Lake Monticello, VA | 49 mi | 125° SE | Good |
| Williamsburg, VA | 52 mi | 289° WNW | Good |
| Fredericksburg, VA | 55 mi | 188° S | Good |
| King George, VA | 57 mi | 204° SSW | Good |
| Emporia, VA | 57 mi | 357° N | Good |
| Orange, VA | 58 mi | 151° SSE | Good |
| Charlottesville, VA | 60 mi | 126° SE | Fair |
| South Hill, VA | 62 mi | 28° NNE | Fair |
| Hollymead, VA | 62 mi | 132° SE | Fair |
| Gloucester Point, VA | 63 mi | 287° WNW | Fair |
| Stafford, VA | 64 mi | 190° S | Fair |
| Smithfield, VA | 65 mi | 305° NW | Fair |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the WRLH-TV transmitter tower?
WRLH-TV broadcasts from a tower at 37.5127, -77.6013, near Bon Air, VA. It is licensed to Richmond, Virginia.
What channel is WRLH-TV on?
WRLH-TV appears as virtual channel 35 (35.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying Fox.
How far does WRLH-TV broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 66 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 75 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WRLH-TV with an antenna?
About 857,000 people live in the 95 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WRLH-TV?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WRLH-TV tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.