WSVF-CD (Fox) · Channel 43
Class A TV station · Harrisonburg, Virginia
WSVF-CD is a class a over-the-air TV station affiliated with Fox on virtual channel 43, licensed to Harrisonburg, Virginia. Its signal is estimated to reach about 38 cities and towns within 36 miles.
About WSVF-CD
Class A stations are low-power stations that gained protected status under the Community Broadcasters Protection Act of 1999. They cover a smaller area than a full-power station, but other stations may not interfere with them.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 36 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 38 cities and towns in our guide with about 240,000 residents, as far as Charlottesville, VA (30 miles).
WSVF-CD shares its transmitter site with WSVW-LD (CW). One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
The nearest other Fox station in our data is WCAV in Charlottesville, VA, 32 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 | 43 |
| Station type | Class A (DCA) |
| City of license | Harrisonburg, VA |
| Tower location | 38.39300, -78.76997 |
| Effective radiated power | 15 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | Not listed |
| FCC facility ID | 190915 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WSVF-CD
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massanutten, VA | 2.1 mi | 237° WSW | Strong |
| Massanetta Springs, VA | 3.5 mi | 98° E | Good |
| Harrisonburg, VA | 6.6 mi | 126° SE | Good |
| Elkton, VA | 8.0 mi | 263° W | Good |
| Belmont Estates, VA | 9.1 mi | 117° ESE | Good |
| Grottoes, VA | 9.2 mi | 19° NNE | Good |
| Dayton, VA | 9.3 mi | 99° E | Good |
| Shenandoah, VA | 10 mi | 231° SW | Good |
| Weyers Cave, VA | 11 mi | 47° NE | Good |
| Bridgewater, VA | 11 mi | 86° E | Good |
| Broadway, VA | 15 mi | 174° S | Fair |
| Timberville, VA | 17 mi | 179° S | Fair |
| Crimora, VA | 17 mi | 15° NNE | Fair |
| New Market, VA | 18 mi | 197° SSW | Fair |
| Verona, VA | 18 mi | 44° NE | Fair |
| Stanardsville, VA | 19 mi | 290° WNW | Fair |
| Stanley, VA | 19 mi | 229° SW | Fair |
| Dooms, VA | 20 mi | 14° NNE | Fair |
| Twin Lakes, VA | 20 mi | 299° WNW | Fair |
| Crozet, VA | 23 mi | 350° N | Fair |
| Fishersville, VA | 23 mi | 28° NNE | Fair |
| Waynesboro, VA | 23 mi | 16° NNE | Fair |
| Staunton, VA | 24 mi | 44° NE | Fair |
| Ruckersville, VA | 24 mi | 297° WNW | Fair |
| Luray, VA | 25 mi | 222° SW | Fair |
| Mount Jackson, VA | 25 mi | 196° SSW | Fair |
| Jolivue, VA | 26 mi | 40° NE | Fair |
| Hollymead, VA | 26 mi | 317° NW | Fair |
| Lyndhurst, VA | 27 mi | 21° NNE | Fair |
| Madison, VA | 28 mi | 272° W | Fair |
| Basye, VA | 29 mi | 178° S | Fair |
| Stuarts Draft, VA | 29 mi | 30° NNE | Fair |
| Charlottesville, VA | 30 mi | 328° NNW | Fair |
| Pantops, VA | 30 mi | 326° NW | Fair |
| Brightwood, VA | 31 mi | 267° W | Fair |
| Edinburg, VA | 32 mi | 201° SSW | Fair |
| Franklin, WV | 35 mi | 119° ESE | Fair |
| Nellysford, VA | 35 mi | 9° N | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WSVF-CD transmitter tower?
WSVF-CD broadcasts from a tower at 38.3930, -78.7700, near Massanutten, VA. It is licensed to Harrisonburg, Virginia.
What channel is WSVF-CD on?
WSVF-CD appears as virtual channel 43 (43.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying Fox.
How far does WSVF-CD broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 36 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 44 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WSVF-CD with an antenna?
About 240,000 people live in the 38 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WSVF-CD?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WSVF-CD tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.