TV channels & antenna towers in Springville, Virginia
Springville has 26 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 15 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WJDG-LD, 1.8 miles to the SE.
Network channels in Springville
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CWWVVACW | 6.2 | 13 mi | 71° ENE | Strong | Bluefield, WV |
| ABCWOAY-TVABC | 4 | 54 mi | 15° NNE | Fair | Oak Hill, WV |
| FOXWVNS-TVFox | 59.2 | 55 mi | 44° NE | Weak | Lewisburg, WV |
| CWWCYB-TVCW | 5.2 | 65 mi | 217° SW | Good | Bristol, VA |
| ABCWJHL-TVABC | 11.2 | 67 mi | 218° SW | Fair | Johnson City, TN |
| MeTVWAPK-CDMeTV | 36.1 | 67 mi | 218° SW | Poor | Bristol Va/Kingsport, TN |
| CBSWDBJCBS | 7 | 69 mi | 90° E | Good | Roanoke, VA |
| CWWFXRCW | 27.2 | 69 mi | 90° E | Good | Roanoke, VA |
| IONWPXR-TVION | 38 | 69 mi | 89° E | Good | Roanoke, VA |
| NBCWSLS-TVNBC | 10 | 69 mi | 89° E | Good | Roanoke, VA |
Over-the-air TV in Springville
With roughly 1,370 residents, Springville is a small community in Virginia. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 26 licensed TV transmitters: 15 full-power, 3 Class A, 4 low-power and 4 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 15 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 10 at good or strong strength.
5 of them are within 25 miles of Springville, 0 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 21 are more than 45 miles out. Four of the 10 network stations in range are licensed to Roanoke, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Roanoke's stations.
For the networks, the best local options are ABC on channel 4 (WOAY-TV), CBS on channel 7 (WDBJ), NBC on channel 10 (WSLS-TV), Fox on channel 59.2 (WVNS-TV), CW on channel 6.2 (WVVA), ION on channel 38 (WPXR-TV) and MeTV on channel 36.1 (WAPK-CD). 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 Springville
The main network towers around Springville are in different directions: ABC 15° NNE (54 mi), CBS 90° E (69 mi), NBC 89° E (69 mi) and Fox 44° NE (55 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.
Four network stations, WDBJ, WFXR, WPXR-TV and WSLS-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 69 miles east of Springville (90° E). That one direction covers every station on the site.
Of the 8 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Springville at fair strength or better, 63% arrive from the east; the rest are spread across two other directions.
WOAY-TV (ABC) lies beyond the radio horizon of its transmitter as seen from Springville. Past that point signals fade quickly, so antenna height matters more than amplification.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Springville
The farthest main network tower for Springville is WSLS-TV (NBC), 69 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.
WLFB is only 8.3 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 Springville
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WJDG-LDLow power | 1.8 mi | 128° SE | Good | Grundy, VA |
| WJDW-LDLow power | 7.0 mi | 267° W | Good | Tazewell, VA |
| WLFBFull power | 8.3 mi | 79° ENE | Strong | Bluefield, WV |
| WAPW-CDClass A | 22 mi | 201° SSW | Fair | Abingdon, Etc., VA |
| W15EF-DTranslator | 49 mi | 162° SSE | Poor | Sparta, NC |
| W30EF-DTranslator | 51 mi | 185° S | Poor | Jefferson, NC |
| WSWP-TVFull power | 53 mi | 25° NNE | Weak | Grandview, WV |
| WZTS-LDLow power | 56 mi | 25° NNE | Poor | Summersville, WV |
| WHJC-LPLow power | 57 mi | 309° NW | Poor | Williamson, WV |
| WKPI-TVFull power | 62 mi | 276° W | Fair | Pikeville, KY |
| W30CS-DTranslator | 64 mi | 196° SSW | Poor | Zionville, NC |
| WEMTFull power | 65 mi | 217° SW | Good | Greeneville, TN |
| WOPI-CDClass A | 67 mi | 218° SW | Poor | Bristol,Va/Kingsport, TN |
| WKPT-TVFull power | 67 mi | 218° SW | Fair | Kingsport, TN |
| W27EK-DTranslator | 68 mi | 194° SSW | Poor | Boone, NC |
| WBRA-TVFull power | 69 mi | 90° E | Weak | Roanoke, VA |
How Springville compares with the rest of Virginia
With 15 stations at fair strength or better, Springville ranks 195th of 381 places in Virginia: fewer than the typical Virginia town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 13 miles away, against a state median of 21 miles.
31% of Virginia's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna.
Setting up an antenna in Springville: 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 89° E, the direction of WSLS-TV (NBC), 69 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 15 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 Springville, VA?
ABC is on channel 4 from WOAY-TV, broadcasting from 54 miles NNE of Springville. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is CBS in Springville, VA?
CBS is on channel 7 from WDBJ, broadcasting from 69 miles E of Springville. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in Springville, VA?
NBC is on channel 10 from WSLS-TV, broadcasting from 69 miles E of Springville. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in Springville, VA?
Fox is on channel 59.2 from WVNS-TV, broadcasting from 55 miles NE of Springville. Estimated signal: weak.
What channel is CW in Springville, VA?
CW is on channel 6.2 from WVVA, broadcasting from 13 miles ENE of Springville. Estimated signal: strong.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Springville?
26 transmitters within 70 miles of Springville; around 15 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 Springville?
The main network towers around Springville are in different directions: ABC 15° NNE (54 mi), CBS 90° E (69 mi), NBC 89° E (69 mi) and Fox 44° NE (55 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.
What kind of antenna do I need in Springville?
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 75° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Springville?
WLFB is only 8.3 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 Springville?
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 Springville; signal estimates ignore terrain.