TV channels & antenna towers in Rainelle, West Virginia

Rainelle 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 WZTS-LD, 11 miles to the WSW.

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24TV transmitters within 70 miles

6networks over the air

11 mito the closest tower

1,481population

Network channels in Rainelle

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
FOXWVNS-TVFox	59.2	14 mi	166° SSE	Fair	Lewisburg, WV
ABCWOAY-TVABC	4	21 mi	268° W	Good	Oak Hill, WV
CWWVVACW	6.2	54 mi	205° SSW	Good	Bluefield, WV
NBCWSLS-TVNBC	10	63 mi	147° SSE	Good	Roanoke, VA
IONWPXR-TVION	38	63 mi	147° SSE	Good	Roanoke, VA
CWWFXRCW	27.2	63 mi	148° SSE	Good	Roanoke, VA
CBSWDBJCBS	7	63 mi	148° SSE	Good	Roanoke, VA
ABCWCHS-TVABC	8	69 mi	297° WNW	Fair	Charleston, WV

Over-the-air TV in Rainelle

Rainelle, West Virginia has a population of about 1,480. Our map shows 24 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 12 full-power, 10 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 8 at good or strong strength.

4 of them are within 25 miles of Rainelle, 3 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 17 are more than 45 miles out. Four of the 8 network stations in range are licensed to Roanoke, VA, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Roanoke's stations.

The strongest network signals here 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 27.2 (WFXR) and ION on channel 38 (WPXR-TV). 4 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 Rainelle

The main network towers around Rainelle are in different directions: ABC 268° W (21 mi) and Fox 166° SSE (14 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Four network stations, WSLS-TV, WPXR-TV, WFXR and WDBJ, transmit from the same tower site about 63 miles southeast of Rainelle (147° SSE). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 8 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Rainelle at fair strength or better, 50% arrive from the southeast; the rest are spread across four other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Rainelle

The farthest main network tower for Rainelle is WOAY-TV (ABC), 21 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here.

WDBJ (CBS), 63 miles southeast and WSLS-TV (NBC), 63 miles southeast, are the exception: the nearest listed affiliates of those networks are 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 those.

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 Rainelle

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WZTS-LDLow power	11 mi	256° WSW	Weak	Summersville, WV
WSWP-TVFull power	13 mi	248° WSW	Good	Grandview, WV
W03BX-DLow power	27 mi	354° N	Poor	Sutton, WV
W04DZ-DLow power	27 mi	354° N	Poor	Sutton, WV
W18FB-DLow power	27 mi	354° N	Weak	Sutton, WV
W25FX-DLow power	48 mi	4° N	Poor	Sutton, WV
W28DR-DTranslator	53 mi	6° N	Poor	Cedarville, WV
W27EF-DLow power	56 mi	300° WNW	Poor	Charleston, WV
WLFBFull power	58 mi	207° SSW	Good	Bluefield, WV
W32EW-DLow power	62 mi	132° SE	Poor	Roanoke, VA
WBRA-TVFull power	63 mi	148° SSE	Weak	Roanoke, VA
WJDG-LDLow power	64 mi	212° SSW	Poor	Grundy, VA
W05AA-DTranslator	64 mi	142° SE	Poor	Roanoke, VA
WOCW-LDLow power	65 mi	303° WNW	Poor	Charleston, WV
WJDW-LDLow power	68 mi	218° SW	Poor	Tazewell, VA
WVAH-TVFull power	69 mi	297° WNW	Fair	Charleston, WV

How Rainelle compares with the rest of West Virginia

With 11 stations at fair strength or better, Rainelle ranks 75th of 163 places in West Virginia: the same as the typical West Virginia town (11). Its nearest major network tower is 14 miles away, against a state median of 16 miles.

55% of West Virginia's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an amplified indoor or attic antenna.

Setting up an antenna in Rainelle: step by step

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.
Point it toward 268° W, the direction of WOAY-TV (ABC), 21 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 Rainelle, WV?

ABC is on channel 4 from WOAY-TV, broadcasting from 21 miles W of Rainelle. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Rainelle, WV?

CBS is on channel 7 from WDBJ, broadcasting from 63 miles SSE of Rainelle. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Rainelle, WV?

NBC is on channel 10 from WSLS-TV, broadcasting from 63 miles SSE of Rainelle. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Rainelle, WV?

Fox is on channel 59.2 from WVNS-TV, broadcasting from 14 miles SSE of Rainelle. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CW in Rainelle, WV?

CW is on channel 27.2 from WFXR, broadcasting from 63 miles SSE of Rainelle. Estimated signal: good.

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

24 transmitters within 70 miles of Rainelle; around 11 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 Rainelle?

The main network towers around Rainelle are in different directions: ABC 268° W (21 mi) and Fox 166° SSE (14 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

What kind of antenna do I need in Rainelle?

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. The towers are spread over about 102° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help. Picking up CBS and NBC from up to 63 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Rainelle?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Rainelle?

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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