TV channels & antenna towers in Gilbert Creek, West Virginia

Gilbert Creek has 24 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 9 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WHJC-LP, 20 miles to the WNW.

Open Gilbert Creek in the live finder

24TV transmitters within 70 miles

6networks over the air

20 mito the closest tower

1,090population

Network channels in Gilbert Creek

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
CWWVVACW	6.2	45 mi	119° ESE	Good	Bluefield, WV
ABCWOAY-TVABC	4	48 mi	57° ENE	Fair	Oak Hill, WV
ABCWCHS-TVABC	8	57 mi	360° N	Good	Charleston, WV
FOXWVNS-TVFox	59.2	66 mi	78° ENE	Weak	Lewisburg, WV
CBSWOWK-TVCBS	13	66 mi	345° NNW	Weak	Huntington, WV
IONWLPX-TVION	29	66 mi	345° NNW	Weak	Charleston, WV
NBCWSAZ-TVNBC	3	67 mi	345° NNW	Fair	Huntington, WV
CWWQCWCW	30	67 mi	345° NNW	Fair	Portsmouth, OH

Over-the-air TV in Gilbert Creek

Gilbert Creek is a small community of about 1,090 people in West Virginia. There are 24 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 14 full-power, 1 Class A, 7 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 9 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 4 at good or strong strength.

1 of them is within 25 miles of Gilbert Creek, 5 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 18 are more than 45 miles out. Two of the 8 network stations in range are licensed to Charleston, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Charleston's stations.

For the networks, the best local options are ABC on channel 8 (WCHS-TV), CBS on channel 13 (WOWK-TV), NBC on channel 3 (WSAZ-TV), Fox on channel 59.2 (WVNS-TV), CW on channel 6.2 (WVVA) and ION on channel 29 (WLPX-TV). 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 Gilbert Creek

The main network towers around Gilbert Creek are in different directions: ABC 360° N (57 mi), CBS 345° NNW (66 mi), NBC 345° NNW (67 mi) and Fox 78° ENE (66 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Four network stations, WOWK-TV, WLPX-TV, WSAZ-TV and WQCW, transmit from the same tower site about 66 miles north of Gilbert Creek (345° NNW). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 5 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Gilbert Creek at fair strength or better, 60% arrive from the north; the rest are spread across two other directions.

WOWK-TV (CBS) and WSAZ-TV (NBC) lie beyond the radio horizon of their transmitter as seen from Gilbert Creek. Past that point signals fade quickly, so antenna height matters more than amplification.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Gilbert Creek

The farthest main network tower for Gilbert Creek is WSAZ-TV (NBC), 67 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.

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 Gilbert Creek

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WHJC-LPLow power	20 mi	297° WNW	Fair	Williamson, WV
WJDW-LDLow power	33 mi	143° SE	Weak	Tazewell, VA
WJDG-LDLow power	39 mi	134° SE	Poor	Grundy, VA
WKPI-TVFull power	40 mi	240° WSW	Fair	Pikeville, KY
WLFBFull power	43 mi	125° SE	Good	Bluefield, WV
WAPW-CDClass A	50 mi	157° SSE	Poor	Abingdon, Etc., VA
W32FD-DTranslator	54 mi	314° NW	Poor	Louisa, KY
WSWP-TVFull power	54 mi	66° ENE	Weak	Grandview, WV
WZTS-LDLow power	56 mi	64° ENE	Poor	Summersville, WV
W27EF-DLow power	57 mi	13° NNE	Poor	Charleston, WV
WVAH-TVFull power	57 mi	360° N	Good	Charleston, WV
WHWV-LDTranslator	61 mi	339° NNW	Poor	Huntington, WV
WOCW-LDLow power	62 mi	6° N	Poor	Charleston, WV
W26EW-DLow power	65 mi	335° NNW	Poor	Huntington, WV
WTSFFull power	65 mi	335° NNW	Poor	Ashland, KY
WVPB-TVFull power	66 mi	345° NNW	Weak	Huntington, WV

How Gilbert Creek compares with the rest of West Virginia

With 9 stations at fair strength or better, Gilbert Creek ranks 111th of 163 places in West Virginia: fewer than the typical West Virginia town (11). Its nearest major network tower is 45 miles away, against a state median of 16 miles.

34% of West Virginia's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna.

Setting up an antenna in Gilbert Creek: 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 345° NNW, the direction of WSAZ-TV (NBC), 67 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 9 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 Gilbert Creek, WV?

ABC is on channel 8 from WCHS-TV, broadcasting from 57 miles N of Gilbert Creek. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Gilbert Creek, WV?

CBS is on channel 13 from WOWK-TV, broadcasting from 66 miles NNW of Gilbert Creek. Estimated signal: weak.

What channel is NBC in Gilbert Creek, WV?

NBC is on channel 3 from WSAZ-TV, broadcasting from 67 miles NNW of Gilbert Creek. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is Fox in Gilbert Creek, WV?

Fox is on channel 59.2 from WVNS-TV, broadcasting from 66 miles ENE of Gilbert Creek. Estimated signal: weak.

What channel is CW in Gilbert Creek, WV?

CW is on channel 6.2 from WVVA, broadcasting from 45 miles ESE of Gilbert Creek. Estimated signal: good.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Gilbert Creek?

24 transmitters within 70 miles of Gilbert Creek; around 9 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 Gilbert Creek?

What kind of antenna do I need in Gilbert Creek?

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 93° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Gilbert Creek?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Gilbert Creek?

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 West Virginia · South region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Gilbert Creek; signal estimates ignore terrain.