TV channels & antenna towers in Blackstone, Virginia
Blackstone has 22 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 8 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WRLH-TV (Fox), 37 miles to the NE.
Network channels in Blackstone
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOXWRLH-TVFox | 35 | 37 mi | 36° NE | Good | Richmond, VA |
| CBSWTVR-TVCBS | 6 | 37 mi | 36° NE | Good | Richmond, VA |
| TLMWZTD-LDTelemundo | 45 | 37 mi | 36° NE | Weak | Richmond, VA |
| ABCWRIC-TVABC | 8 | 37 mi | 36° NE | Good | Petersburg, VA |
| IONWFWG-LDION | 30.4 | 37 mi | 36° NE | Poor | Richmond, VA |
| NBCWWBTNBC | 12 | 40 mi | 43° NE | Fair | Richmond, VA |
| CWWUPVCW | 65 | 61 mi | 42° NE | Poor | Ashland, VA |
| CWWVIR-TVCW | 29.3 | 68 mi | 337° NNW | Poor | Charlottesville, VA |
| CWWVIR-CDCW | 29.3 | 68 mi | 337° NNW | Poor | Charlottesville, VA |
| FOXWCAVFox | 27.2 | 68 mi | 337° NNW | Weak | Charlottesville, VA |
| ABCWVAW-LDABC | 16 | 68 mi | 337° NNW | Poor | Charlottesville, VA |
Over-the-air TV in Blackstone
Blackstone is a town of about 3,490 people in Virginia. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 22 licensed TV transmitters: 13 full-power, 4 Class A and 5 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 8 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 5 at good or strong strength.
0 of them are within 25 miles of Blackstone, 12 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 10 are more than 45 miles out. Five of the 11 network stations in range are licensed to Richmond, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Richmond's stations.
For the networks, the best local options 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) and Telemundo on channel 45 (WZTD-LD). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (weak signal). 6 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 Blackstone
Point your antenna NE, at about 38°. The main network towers for Blackstone 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 37 miles northeast of Blackstone (36° NE). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.
Of the 4 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Blackstone at fair strength or better, all arrive from the northeast, so this is an easy place to aim.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Blackstone, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Blackstone
The farthest main network tower for Blackstone is WWBT (NBC), 40 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.
An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.
Other stations near Blackstone
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WCVE-TVFull power | 37 mi | 36° NE | Good | Richmond, VA |
| WCVWFull power | 37 mi | 36° NE | Fair | Richmond, VA |
| WNVTFull power | 37 mi | 36° NE | Good | Spotsylvania, VA |
| WUDW-LDLow power | 37 mi | 36° NE | Poor | Richmond, VA |
| WWBK-LDLow power | 37 mi | 36° NE | Weak | Richmond, VA |
| WRID-LDLow power | 40 mi | 43° NE | Poor | Richmond, VA |
| WUNP-TVFull power | 55 mi | 171° S | Fair | Roanoke Rapids, NC |
| WZBJ-CDClass A | 67 mi | 287° WNW | Poor | Lynchburg, VA |
| WHTJFull power | 68 mi | 337° NNW | Weak | Charlottesville, VA |
| WNVCFull power | 68 mi | 337° NNW | Weak | Culpeper, VA |
| WAHU-LDClass A | 68 mi | 337° NNW | Poor | Crozet, VA |
How Blackstone compares with the rest of Virginia
With 8 stations at fair strength or better, Blackstone ranks 346th of 381 places in Virginia: fewer than the typical Virginia town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 37 miles away, against a state median of 21 miles.
36% of Virginia's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an amplified indoor or attic antenna. The nearest larger city is Petersburg, 34 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Blackstone: step by step
- Mount the antenna in the attic or high on the wall facing the towers, keeping the cable to the TV as short as you can.
- Point it toward 43° NE, the direction of WWBT (NBC), 40 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
- Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
- Expect around 8 stations, each with a few subchannels. If one you want is missing, turn the antenna 5–10° toward it and scan again.
- Rescan every few months, or whenever a channel disappears; stations occasionally change frequency.
Frequently asked questions
What channel is ABC in Blackstone, VA?
ABC is on channel 8 from WRIC-TV, broadcasting from 37 miles NE of Blackstone. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CBS in Blackstone, VA?
CBS is on channel 6 from WTVR-TV, broadcasting from 37 miles NE of Blackstone. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in Blackstone, VA?
NBC is on channel 12 from WWBT, broadcasting from 40 miles NE of Blackstone. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is Fox in Blackstone, VA?
Fox is on channel 35 from WRLH-TV, broadcasting from 37 miles NE of Blackstone. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CW in Blackstone, VA?
CW is on channel 65 from WUPV, broadcasting from 61 miles NE of Blackstone. Estimated signal: very weak.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Blackstone?
22 transmitters within 70 miles of Blackstone; around 8 of them are likely to be receivable with amplified indoor or attic 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 Blackstone?
Point your antenna NE, at about 38°. The main network towers for Blackstone sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Blackstone?
Amplified indoor or attic antenna (25–45 miles). Towers are at medium range. An amplified indoor antenna can work; an attic-mounted antenna is the safer choice.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Blackstone?
An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.
Is there an app to find TV towers in Blackstone?
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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More: all TV stations in Virginia · South region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Blackstone; signal estimates ignore terrain.