TV channels & antenna towers in Glasgow, Virginia

Glasgow has 24 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 11 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WWCW (CW), 24 miles to the SSW.

Open Glasgow in the live finder

24TV transmitters within 70 miles

6networks over the air

24 mito the closest tower

1,115population

Network channels in Glasgow

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
CWWWCWCW	21	24 mi	205° SSW	Strong	Lynchburg, VA
ABCWSET-TVABC	13	24 mi	205° SSW	Fair	Lynchburg, VA
ABCWHSV-TVABC	3	37 mi	12° NNE	Good	Harrisonburg, VA
NBCWSLS-TVNBC	10	49 mi	232° SW	Good	Roanoke, VA
IONWPXR-TVION	38	49 mi	232° SW	Good	Roanoke, VA
CWWFXRCW	27.2	49 mi	232° SW	Good	Roanoke, VA
CBSWDBJCBS	7	49 mi	232° SW	Good	Roanoke, VA
CWWVIR-TVCW	29.3	58 mi	65° ENE	Weak	Charlottesville, VA
CWWVIR-CDCW	29.3	58 mi	65° ENE	Poor	Charlottesville, VA
FOXWCAVFox	27.2	58 mi	65° ENE	Fair	Charlottesville, VA
ABCWVAW-LDABC	16	58 mi	65° ENE	Poor	Charlottesville, VA
CWWSVW-LDCW	30.2	64 mi	35° NE	Poor	Harrisonburg, VA
FOXWSVF-CDFox	43	64 mi	35° NE	Poor	Harrisonburg, VA
FOXWVNS-TVFox	59.2	69 mi	278° W	Weak	Lewisburg, WV

Over-the-air TV in Glasgow

Glasgow, Virginia has a population of about 1,120. Our map shows 24 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 13 full-power, 5 Class A, 4 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 11 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 6 at good or strong strength.

3 of them are within 25 miles of Glasgow, 4 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 17 are more than 45 miles out. Four of the 14 network stations in range are licensed to Roanoke, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Roanoke's stations.

The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 3 (WHSV-TV), CBS on channel 7 (WDBJ), NBC on channel 10 (WSLS-TV), Fox on channel 27.2 (WCAV), CW on channel 21 (WWCW) and ION on channel 38 (WPXR-TV). 3 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 Glasgow

The main network towers around Glasgow are in different directions: ABC 12° NNE (37 mi), CBS 232° SW (49 mi), NBC 232° SW (49 mi) and Fox 65° ENE (58 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Two network stations, WWCW and WSET-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 24 miles southwest of Glasgow (205° SSW). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 8 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Glasgow at fair strength or better, 75% arrive from the southwest; the rest are spread across two other directions.

WCAV (Fox) lies beyond the radio horizon of its transmitter as seen from Glasgow. Past that point signals fade quickly, so antenna height matters more than amplification.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Glasgow

The farthest main network tower for Glasgow is WCAV (Fox), 58 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

At this distance a low-noise preamplifier mounted on the mast, right below the antenna, helps more than an amplifier near the TV. It boosts the signal before cable loss eats into it. See the amplifier guide.

Other stations near Glasgow

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WZBJ-CDClass A	25 mi	140° SE	Fair	Lynchburg, VA
W32EW-DLow power	32 mi	236° SW	Weak	Roanoke, VA
W22EX-DTranslator	37 mi	12° NNE	Weak	Staunton, VA
W05AA-DTranslator	43 mi	230° SW	Poor	Roanoke, VA
WBRA-TVFull power	49 mi	232° SW	Weak	Roanoke, VA
WHTJFull power	58 mi	65° ENE	Fair	Charlottesville, VA
WNVCFull power	58 mi	65° ENE	Fair	Culpeper, VA
WAHU-LDClass A	58 mi	65° ENE	Poor	Crozet, VA
WMDV-LDLow power	62 mi	177° S	Poor	Danville, VA
WYAT-LDLow power	69 mi	200° SSW	Poor	Martinsville, VA

How Glasgow compares with the rest of Virginia

With 11 stations at fair strength or better, Glasgow ranks 271st of 381 places in Virginia: fewer than the typical Virginia town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 24 miles away, against a state median of 21 miles.

31% of Virginia's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna. The nearest larger city is West Lynchburg, 22 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Glasgow: step by step

Mount an outdoor antenna on the roof or a mast, as high as you can safely get it, with a clear view toward the towers.
Point it toward 65° ENE, the direction of WCAV (Fox), 58 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 11 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 Glasgow, VA?

ABC is on channel 3 from WHSV-TV, broadcasting from 37 miles NNE of Glasgow. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Glasgow, VA?

CBS is on channel 7 from WDBJ, broadcasting from 49 miles SW of Glasgow. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Glasgow, VA?

NBC is on channel 10 from WSLS-TV, broadcasting from 49 miles SW of Glasgow. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Glasgow, VA?

Fox is on channel 27.2 from WCAV, broadcasting from 58 miles ENE of Glasgow. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CW in Glasgow, VA?

CW is on channel 21 from WWCW, broadcasting from 24 miles SSW of Glasgow. Estimated signal: strong.

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

24 transmitters within 70 miles of Glasgow; around 11 of them are likely to be receivable with outdoor directional 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 Glasgow?

What kind of antenna do I need in Glasgow?

Outdoor directional antenna (45–70 miles). Some major towers are a long way off. Mount a directional antenna on the roof or a mast and aim it with the bearings below. The towers are spread over about 193° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Glasgow?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Glasgow?

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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