TV channels & antenna towers in Gloucester Point, Virginia

Gloucester Point has 37 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 19 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WGBS-LD, 28 miles to the SSE.

37TV transmitters within 70 miles
8networks over the air
28 mito the closest tower
9,402population

Network channels in Gloucester Point

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
CWWNLO-CDCW23 30 mi182° S FairNorfolk, VA
CWWVBTCW43.2 30 mi182° S GoodVirginia Beach, VA
NBCWAVY-TVNBC10 30 mi182° S GoodPortsmouth, VA
IONWPXV-TVION49 30 mi177° S GoodNorfolk, VA
ABCWVECABC13 30 mi177° S GoodHampton, VA
CBSWTKRCBS3 31 mi181° S GoodNorfolk, VA
TBNWTPC-TVTrinity21 31 mi181° S FairVirginia Beach, VA
CWWUPVCW65 53 mi309° NW WeakAshland, VA
NBCWWBTNBC12 58 mi288° WNW PoorRichmond, VA
FOXWRLH-TVFox35 63 mi287° WNW FairRichmond, VA
CBSWTVR-TVCBS6 63 mi287° WNW FairRichmond, VA
TLMWZTD-LDTelemundo45 63 mi287° WNW PoorRichmond, VA
ABCWRIC-TVABC8 63 mi287° WNW FairPetersburg, VA
IONWFWG-LDION30.4 63 mi287° WNW PoorRichmond, VA

Over-the-air TV in Gloucester Point

With roughly 9,400 residents, Gloucester Point is a town in Virginia. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 37 licensed TV transmitters: 18 full-power, 6 Class A, 11 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 19 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 8 at good or strong strength.

0 of them are within 25 miles of Gloucester Point, 19 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 18 are more than 45 miles out. Five of the 14 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 13 (WVEC), CBS on channel 3 (WTKR), NBC on channel 10 (WAVY-TV), Fox on channel 35 (WRLH-TV), CW on channel 43.2 (WVBT), ION on channel 49 (WPXV-TV), Telemundo on channel 45 (WZTD-LD) and Trinity on channel 21 (WTPC-TV). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (very weak signal). 7 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 Gloucester Point

Point your antenna S, at about 180°. The main network towers for Gloucester Point sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Five network stations, WNLO-CD, WVBT, WAVY-TV, WTKR and WTPC-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 30 miles south of Gloucester Point (182° S). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 10 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Gloucester Point at fair strength or better, 70% arrive from the south; the rest are spread across one other direction.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Gloucester Point

The farthest main network tower for Gloucester Point is WTKR (CBS), 31 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here.

WRLH-TV (Fox), 63 miles west, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for that one.

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 Gloucester Point

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WGBS-LDLow power28 mi 164° SSEWeakCarrollton, VA
WJGN-CDClass A28 mi 164° SSEFairChesapeake, VA
WITD-CDClass A30 mi 182° SWeakChesapeake, VA
WKTD-CDClass A30 mi 182° SFairPortsmouth, VA
WYSJ-CDClass A30 mi 177° SFairYorktown, VA
WJHJ-LDLow power30 mi 177° SFairNewport News, Etc., VA
W26EV-DLow power30 mi 177° SFairPortsmouth, VA
WMTO-LDLow power31 mi 176° SWeakNorfolk, VA
WGNTFull power31 mi 181° SGoodPortsmouth, VA
WHRO-TVFull power31 mi 181° SGoodHampton-Norfolk, VA
WTVZ-TVFull power31 mi 181° SGoodNorfolk, VA
WVAD-LDLow power33 mi 159° SSEWeakChesapeake, VA
WSKY-TVFull power52 mi 168° SSEFairManteo, NC
WRID-LDLow power58 mi 288° WNWPoorRichmond, VA
WCVE-TVFull power63 mi 287° WNWWeakRichmond, VA
WCVWFull power63 mi 287° WNWWeakRichmond, VA
WNVTFull power63 mi 287° WNWWeakSpotsylvania, VA
WUDW-LDLow power63 mi 287° WNWPoorRichmond, VA
WWBK-LDLow power63 mi 287° WNWPoorRichmond, VA
W18EG-DTranslator65 mi 51° NEPoorOnancock, VA
W25AA-DTranslator65 mi 51° NEPoorOnancock, VA
WPMC-CDClass A65 mi 51° NEPoorMappsville, VA
W18BB-DLow power69 mi 167° SSEPoorElizabeth City, NC

How Gloucester Point compares with the rest of Virginia

With 19 stations at fair strength or better, Gloucester Point ranks 130th of 381 places in Virginia: more than the typical Virginia town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 30 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 Newport News, 12 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Gloucester Point: step by step

  1. 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.
  2. Point it toward 181° S, the direction of WTKR (CBS), 31 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 19 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 Gloucester Point, VA?

ABC is on channel 13 from WVEC, broadcasting from 30 miles S of Gloucester Point. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Gloucester Point, VA?

CBS is on channel 3 from WTKR, broadcasting from 31 miles S of Gloucester Point. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Gloucester Point, VA?

NBC is on channel 10 from WAVY-TV, broadcasting from 30 miles S of Gloucester Point. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Gloucester Point, VA?

Fox is on channel 35 from WRLH-TV, broadcasting from 63 miles WNW of Gloucester Point. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CW in Gloucester Point, VA?

CW is on channel 43.2 from WVBT, broadcasting from 30 miles S of Gloucester Point. Estimated signal: good.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Gloucester Point?

37 transmitters within 70 miles of Gloucester Point; around 19 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 Gloucester Point?

Point your antenna S, at about 180°. The main network towers for Gloucester Point sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Gloucester Point?

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. Picking up Fox from up to 63 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Gloucester Point?

WRLH-TV (Fox), 63 miles west, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for that one.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Gloucester Point?

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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