WVPB-TV
Full power TV station · Huntington, West Virginia
WVPB-TV is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Huntington, West Virginia. Its signal is estimated to reach about 85 cities and towns within 59 miles.
About WVPB-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 30 kW effective radiated power, WVPB-TV runs more power than 17% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW). Stations on VHF channels are licensed at much lower power than UHF stations to cover the same area, so a low figure does not always mean a weak signal.
Its antenna sits 375 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 51% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 57 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 59 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 85 cities and towns in our guide with about 994,000 residents, as far as Athens, OH (58 miles).
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Huntington, WV |
| Tower location | 38.49481, -82.20069 |
| Effective radiated power | 30 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 375 m (1,231 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 71657 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WVPB-TV
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barboursville, WV | 7.8 mi | 41° NE | Good |
| Pea Ridge, WV | 8.5 mi | 49° NE | Good |
| Culloden, WV | 9.4 mi | 303° WNW | Good |
| Hurricane, WV | 11 mi | 294° WNW | Good |
| Huntington, WV | 14 mi | 68° ENE | Good |
| Teays Valley, WV | 15 mi | 282° WNW | Good |
| Burlington, OH | 19 mi | 71° ENE | Fair |
| Nitro, WV | 20 mi | 286° WNW | Fair |
| Saint Albans, WV | 21 mi | 291° WNW | Fair |
| Kenova, WV | 21 mi | 72° ENE | Fair |
| South Point, OH | 22 mi | 76° ENE | Fair |
| Gallipolis, OH | 22 mi | 180° S | Fair |
| Tornado, WV | 22 mi | 299° WNW | Fair |
| Cross Lanes, WV | 23 mi | 283° WNW | Fair |
| Ashland, KY | 24 mi | 87° E | Fair |
| Point Pleasant, WV | 24 mi | 188° S | Fair |
| Westwood, KY | 25 mi | 88° E | Fair |
| Ironton, OH | 26 mi | 96° E | Fair |
| Ironville, KY | 27 mi | 84° E | Fair |
| Dunbar, WV | 27 mi | 290° WNW | Fair |
| Russell, KY | 27 mi | 93° E | Fair |
| Flatwoods, KY | 28 mi | 94° E | Fair |
| Meads, KY | 28 mi | 78° ENE | Fair |
| South Charleston, WV | 28 mi | 288° WNW | Fair |
| Sissonville, WV | 31 mi | 266° W | Fair |
| Charleston, WV | 32 mi | 288° WNW | Fair |
| Ripley, WV | 35 mi | 230° SW | Fair |
| Madison, WV | 36 mi | 325° NW | Fair |
| Wheelersburg, OH | 39 mi | 115° ESE | Fair |
| Ravenswood, WV | 39 mi | 217° SW | Fair |
| Pinch, WV | 39 mi | 279° W | Fair |
| Grayson, KY | 42 mi | 74° ENE | Fair |
| Jackson, OH | 45 mi | 148° SSE | Fair |
| Portsmouth, OH | 46 mi | 111° ESE | Fair |
| Wellston, OH | 47 mi | 158° SSE | Fair |
| West Portsmouth, OH | 48 mi | 112° ESE | Fair |
| Lucasville, OH | 50 mi | 122° ESE | Fair |
| Williamson, WV | 57 mi | 4° N | Fair |
| Paintsville, KY | 57 mi | 35° NE | Fair |
| Athens, OH | 58 mi | 185° S | Fair |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the WVPB-TV transmitter tower?
WVPB-TV broadcasts from a tower at 38.4948, -82.2007, near Lesage, WV. It is licensed to Huntington, West Virginia.
How far does WVPB-TV broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 59 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 67 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WVPB-TV with an antenna?
About 994,000 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 WVPB-TV?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WVPB-TV tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.