TV channels & antenna towers in Brandermill, Virginia
Brandermill has 21 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 16 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WRLH-TV (Fox), 6.2 miles to the NNE.
Network channels in Brandermill
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOXWRLH-TVFox | 35 | 6.2 mi | 25° NNE | Strong | Richmond, VA |
| CBSWTVR-TVCBS | 6 | 6.2 mi | 25° NNE | Strong | Richmond, VA |
| TLMWZTD-LDTelemundo | 45 | 6.2 mi | 25° NNE | Good | Richmond, VA |
| ABCWRIC-TVABC | 8 | 6.2 mi | 25° NNE | Strong | Petersburg, VA |
| IONWFWG-LDION | 30.4 | 6.2 mi | 25° NNE | Good | Richmond, VA |
| NBCWWBTNBC | 12 | 9.5 mi | 57° ENE | Good | Richmond, VA |
| CWWUPVCW | 65 | 30 mi | 45° NE | Fair | Ashland, VA |
| CWWVIR-TVCW | 29.3 | 59 mi | 310° NW | Weak | Charlottesville, VA |
| CWWVIR-CDCW | 29.3 | 59 mi | 310° NW | Poor | Charlottesville, VA |
| FOXWCAVFox | 27.2 | 59 mi | 310° NW | Fair | Charlottesville, VA |
| ABCWVAW-LDABC | 16 | 59 mi | 310° NW | Poor | Charlottesville, VA |
Over-the-air TV in Brandermill
Brandermill is a city of about 13,200 people in Virginia. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 21 licensed TV transmitters: 12 full-power, 3 Class A and 6 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 16 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 12 at good or strong strength.
By distance, 12 transmitters are within 25 miles, 1 between 25 and 45 miles, and 8 farther 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.
The strongest network signals here 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 (good signal). 5 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 Brandermill
Point your antenna NNE, at about 33°. The main network towers for Brandermill 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 6.2 miles northeast of Brandermill (25° NNE). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.
Of the 6 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Brandermill at fair strength or better, 83% arrive from the northeast; the rest are spread across one other direction.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Brandermill, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Brandermill
The farthest main network tower for Brandermill is WWBT (NBC), 9.5 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.
WRLH-TV is only 6.2 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 Brandermill
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 | 6.2 mi | 25° NNE | Strong | Richmond, VA |
| WCVWFull power | 6.2 mi | 25° NNE | Strong | Richmond, VA |
| WNVTFull power | 6.2 mi | 25° NNE | Strong | Spotsylvania, VA |
| WUDW-LDLow power | 6.2 mi | 25° NNE | Good | Richmond, VA |
| WWBK-LDLow power | 6.2 mi | 25° NNE | Good | Richmond, VA |
| WRID-LDLow power | 9.5 mi | 57° ENE | Good | Richmond, VA |
| WAHU-LDClass A | 59 mi | 310° NW | Poor | Crozet, VA |
| WHTJFull power | 59 mi | 310° NW | Fair | Charlottesville, VA |
| WNVCFull power | 59 mi | 310° NW | Fair | Culpeper, VA |
| W13DV-DLow power | 64 mi | 342° NNW | Poor | Rapidan, VA |
How Brandermill compares with the rest of Virginia
With 16 stations at fair strength or better, Brandermill ranks 169th of 381 places in Virginia: the same as the typical Virginia town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 6.2 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 Tuckahoe, 12 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Brandermill: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 57° ENE, the direction of WWBT (NBC), 9.5 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 16 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 Brandermill, VA?
ABC is on channel 8 from WRIC-TV, broadcasting from 6.2 miles NNE of Brandermill. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CBS in Brandermill, VA?
CBS is on channel 6 from WTVR-TV, broadcasting from 6.2 miles NNE of Brandermill. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is NBC in Brandermill, VA?
NBC is on channel 12 from WWBT, broadcasting from 9.5 miles ENE of Brandermill. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in Brandermill, VA?
Fox is on channel 35 from WRLH-TV, broadcasting from 6.2 miles NNE of Brandermill. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CW in Brandermill, VA?
CW is on channel 65 from WUPV, broadcasting from 30 miles NE of Brandermill. Estimated signal: fair.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Brandermill?
21 transmitters within 70 miles of Brandermill; around 16 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 Brandermill?
Point your antenna NNE, at about 33°. The main network towers for Brandermill sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Brandermill?
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 Brandermill?
WRLH-TV is only 6.2 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 Brandermill?
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 Brandermill; signal estimates ignore terrain.