FOX

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.

Aim your antenna at WRLH-TV

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

NetworkFox
Virtual channel35
Station typeFull power (DTV)
City of licenseRichmond, VA
Tower location37.51267, -77.60133
Effective radiated power1,000 kW
Antenna height (HAAT)328 m (1,075 ft)
FCC facility ID412
License statusLicensed

Cities that can receive WRLH-TV

Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.

CityDistancePoint antennaEst. signal
Bon Air, VA2.5 mi251° WSWStrong
Tuckahoe, VA5.9 mi205° SSWStrong
Brandermill, VA6.2 mi25° NNEStrong
Woodlake, VA7.6 mi34° NEStrong
Richmond, VA8.2 mi250° WSWStrong
Meadowbrook, VA8.3 mi302° WNWStrong
Dumbarton, VA8.7 mi224° SWStrong
Lakeside, VA9.5 mi226° SWStrong
Short Pump, VA9.5 mi176° SStrong
Bensley, VA9.8 mi298° WNWStrong
Laurel, VA10 mi209° SSWStrong
Bellwood, VA11 mi305° NWStrong
East Highland Park, VA12 mi246° WSWStrong
Glen Allen, VA12 mi206° SSWStrong
Montrose, VA12 mi267° WStrong
Chamberlayne, VA12 mi230° SWStrong
Wyndham, VA13 mi177° SStrong
Chester, VA14 mi321° NWStrong
Mechanicsville, VA14 mi242° WSWStrong
Fort Lee, VA15 mi275° WStrong
Highland Springs, VA15 mi261° WStrong
Sandston, VA16 mi267° WStrong
Ashland, VA18 mi201° SSWStrong
Colonial Heights, VA20 mi328° NNWStrong
Ettrick, VA21 mi334° NNWStrong
Hopewell, VA22 mi310° NWStrong
Petersburg, VA23 mi331° NNWStrong
Farmville, VA46 mi71° ENEGood
Lake Monticello, VA49 mi125° SEGood
Williamsburg, VA52 mi289° WNWGood
Fredericksburg, VA55 mi188° SGood
King George, VA57 mi204° SSWGood
Emporia, VA57 mi357° NGood
Orange, VA58 mi151° SSEGood
Charlottesville, VA60 mi126° SEFair
South Hill, VA62 mi28° NNEFair
Hollymead, VA62 mi132° SEFair
Gloucester Point, VA63 mi287° WNWFair
Stafford, VA64 mi190° SFair
Smithfield, VA65 mi305° NWFair

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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.