TV channels & antenna towers in Bellwood, Virginia

Bellwood has 37 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 18 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WWBT (NBC), 6.9 miles to the NNW.

37TV transmitters within 70 miles
8networks over the air
6.9 mito the closest tower
6,352population

Network channels in Bellwood

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
NBCWWBTNBC12 6.9 mi328° NNW GoodRichmond, VA
FOXWRLH-TVFox35 11 mi305° NW StrongRichmond, VA
CBSWTVR-TVCBS6 11 mi305° NW StrongRichmond, VA
TLMWZTD-LDTelemundo45 11 mi305° NW GoodRichmond, VA
ABCWRIC-TVABC8 11 mi305° NW StrongPetersburg, VA
IONWFWG-LDION30.4 11 mi305° NW FairRichmond, VA
CWWUPVCW65 24 mi24° NNE FairAshland, VA
CWWNLO-CDCW23 66 mi129° SE PoorNorfolk, VA
CWWVBTCW43.2 66 mi129° SE WeakVirginia Beach, VA
NBCWAVY-TVNBC10 66 mi129° SE WeakPortsmouth, VA
CBSWTKRCBS3 67 mi129° SE FairNorfolk, VA
TBNWTPC-TVTrinity21 67 mi129° SE PoorVirginia Beach, VA
IONWPXV-TVION49 68 mi128° SE WeakNorfolk, VA
ABCWVECABC13 68 mi128° SE FairHampton, VA
CWWVIR-TVCW29.3 69 mi305° NW PoorCharlottesville, VA
CWWVIR-CDCW29.3 69 mi305° NW PoorCharlottesville, VA
FOXWCAVFox27.2 69 mi305° NW WeakCharlottesville, VA
ABCWVAW-LDABC16 69 mi305° NW PoorCharlottesville, VA

Over-the-air TV in Bellwood

Bellwood, Virginia has a population of about 6,350. Our map shows 37 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 21 full-power, 7 Class A and 9 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 18 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 10 at good or strong strength.

13 of them are within 25 miles of Bellwood, 0 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 24 are more than 45 miles out. Five of the 18 network stations in range are licensed to Richmond, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Richmond's stations.

The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 8 (WRIC-TV), CBS on channel 6 (WTVR-TV), NBC on channel 12 (WWBT), Fox on channel 35 (WRLH-TV), CW on channel 65 (WUPV), ION on channel 30.4 (WFWG-LD), Telemundo on channel 45 (WZTD-LD) and Trinity on channel 21 (WTPC-TV). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (good signal). 8 full-power stations in range have no network listed in our data; these are typically public television, religious, shopping or independent stations.

Which way to point your antenna in Bellwood

Point your antenna NW, at about 311°. The main network towers for Bellwood sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Three network stations, WRLH-TV, WTVR-TV and WRIC-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 11 miles northwest of Bellwood (305° NW). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 7 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Bellwood at fair strength or better, 57% arrive from the northwest; the rest are spread across two other directions.

All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Bellwood, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Bellwood

The farthest main network tower for Bellwood is WRLH-TV (Fox), 11 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.

WRLH-TV is only 11 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.

Other stations near Bellwood

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WRID-LDLow power6.9 mi 328° NNWGoodRichmond, VA
WCVE-TVFull power11 mi 305° NWStrongRichmond, VA
WCVWFull power11 mi 305° NWGoodRichmond, VA
WNVTFull power11 mi 305° NWStrongSpotsylvania, VA
WUDW-LDLow power11 mi 305° NWFairRichmond, VA
WWBK-LDLow power11 mi 305° NWGoodRichmond, VA
WITD-CDClass A66 mi 129° SEPoorChesapeake, VA
WKTD-CDClass A66 mi 129° SEPoorPortsmouth, VA
WGNTFull power67 mi 129° SEFairPortsmouth, VA
WHRO-TVFull power67 mi 129° SEFairHampton-Norfolk, VA
WTVZ-TVFull power67 mi 129° SEFairNorfolk, VA
WYSJ-CDClass A68 mi 128° SEPoorYorktown, VA
WJHJ-LDLow power68 mi 128° SEPoorNewport News, Etc., VA
W26EV-DLow power68 mi 128° SEPoorPortsmouth, VA
WMTO-LDLow power68 mi 128° SEPoorNorfolk, VA
W13DV-DLow power69 mi 333° NNWPoorRapidan, VA
WAHU-LDClass A69 mi 305° NWPoorCrozet, VA
WHTJFull power69 mi 304° NWWeakCharlottesville, VA
WNVCFull power69 mi 304° NWWeakCulpeper, VA

How Bellwood compares with the rest of Virginia

With 18 stations at fair strength or better, Bellwood ranks 143rd of 381 places in Virginia: more than the typical Virginia town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 6.9 miles away, against a state median of 21 miles.

33% of Virginia's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an indoor antenna. The nearest larger city is Chester, 4.5 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Bellwood: step by step

  1. Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
  2. Point it toward 305° NW, the direction of WRLH-TV (Fox), 11 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
  3. Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
  4. Expect around 18 stations, each with a few subchannels. If one you want is missing, turn the antenna 5–10° toward it and scan again.
  5. Rescan every few months, or whenever a channel disappears; stations occasionally change frequency.

Frequently asked questions

What channel is ABC in Bellwood, VA?

ABC is on channel 8 from WRIC-TV, broadcasting from 11 miles NW of Bellwood. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Bellwood, VA?

CBS is on channel 6 from WTVR-TV, broadcasting from 11 miles NW of Bellwood. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Bellwood, VA?

NBC is on channel 12 from WWBT, broadcasting from 6.9 miles NNW of Bellwood. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Bellwood, VA?

Fox is on channel 35 from WRLH-TV, broadcasting from 11 miles NW of Bellwood. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CW in Bellwood, VA?

CW is on channel 65 from WUPV, broadcasting from 24 miles NNE of Bellwood. Estimated signal: fair.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Bellwood?

37 transmitters within 70 miles of Bellwood; around 18 of them are likely to be receivable with indoor antenna. Each station usually carries several subchannels, so the total channel count after a scan is higher.

Which direction should I point my TV antenna in Bellwood?

Point your antenna NW, at about 311°. The main network towers for Bellwood sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Bellwood?

Indoor antenna (up to ~25 miles). The main towers are close. A flat indoor antenna near a window facing the towers should pull in the major networks.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Bellwood?

WRLH-TV is only 11 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Bellwood?

Yes. The free RCA Signal Finder app for iPhone and Android uses your phone's GPS and compass to show which way each tower is from where you stand.

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