TV channels & antenna towers in Weston, West Virginia

Weston has 26 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC and CW. About 7 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WVUX-LD, 18 miles to the NNE.

26TV transmitters within 70 miles
4networks over the air
18 mito the closest tower
4,082population

Network channels in Weston

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
ABCWBOY-TVABC12.2 19 mi23° NNE FairClarksburg, WV
CWWVFXCW10.2 19 mi20° NNE FairClarksburg, WV
CBSWDTVCBS5 19 mi20° NNE StrongWeston, WV
NBCWTAP-TVNBC15 63 mi290° WNW PoorParkersburg, WV
CWWOVA-CDCW22.2 63 mi290° WNW PoorParkersburg, WV
CBSWIYE-LDCBS26 63 mi290° WNW PoorParkersburg, WV

Over-the-air TV in Weston

With roughly 4,080 residents, Weston is a town in West Virginia. Our map shows 26 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 6 full-power, 1 Class A, 18 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 7 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 2 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 13 transmitters are within 25 miles, 1 between 25 and 45 miles, and 12 farther out. Three of the 6 network stations in range are licensed to Parkersburg, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Parkersburg's stations.

The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 12.2 (WBOY-TV), CBS on channel 5 (WDTV), NBC on channel 15 (WTAP-TV) and CW on channel 10.2 (WVFX). No Fox affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is WVNS-TV in Lewisburg, WV, 88 miles to the south. 2 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 Weston

Point your antenna NNE, at about 22°. The main network towers for Weston sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Three network stations, WBOY-TV, WVFX and WDTV, transmit from the same tower site about 19 miles northeast of Weston (23° NNE). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 3 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Weston at fair strength or better, 67% arrive from the north; the rest are spread across one other direction.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Weston

The farthest main network tower for Weston is WDTV (CBS), 19 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here.

WTAP-TV (NBC), 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 Weston

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WVUX-LDLow power18 mi 18° NNEFairFairmont, WV
W24ER-DLow power19 mi 29° NNEFairClarksburg, WV
WUSV-LDLow power19 mi 29° NNEWeakFairmont, WV
W29FK-DLow power19 mi 20° NNEPoorPittsburgh, PA
W35DI-DLow power19 mi 20° NNEWeakRoanoke, WV
W28FC-DLow power19 mi 20° NNEWeakRoanoke, WV
W32FY-DLow power19 mi 20° NNEWeakClarksburg, WV
W25FS-DLow power19 mi 20° NNEWeakClarksburg, WV
W20DY-DLow power20 mi 31° NNEWeakRoanoke, WV
W28DR-DTranslator24 mi 206° SSWFairCedarville, WV
W25FX-DLow power29 mi 207° SSWPoorSutton, WV
W25FR-DLow power47 mi 302° WNWPoorClarksburg, WV
W03BX-DLow power51 mi 202° SSWPoorSutton, WV
W04DZ-DLow power51 mi 202° SSWPoorSutton, WV
W18FB-DLow power51 mi 202° SSWPoorSutton, WV
W34FE-DLow power53 mi 286° WNWPoorParkersburg, WV
WVMY-LDLow power59 mi 291° WNWPoorParkersburg, WV
WNPB-TVFull power59 mi 39° NEGoodMorgantown, WV
W21EA-DLow power63 mi 290° WNWPoorParkersburg, WV
WGPTFull power68 mi 68° ENEPoorOakland, MD

How Weston compares with the rest of West Virginia

With 7 stations at fair strength or better, Weston ranks 135th of 163 places in West Virginia: fewer than the typical West Virginia town (11). Its nearest major network tower is 19 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. The nearest larger city is Morgantown, 49 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Weston: 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 20° NNE, the direction of WDTV (CBS), 19 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 7 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 Weston, WV?

ABC is on channel 12.2 from WBOY-TV, broadcasting from 19 miles NNE of Weston. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CBS in Weston, WV?

CBS is on channel 5 from WDTV, broadcasting from 19 miles NNE of Weston. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Weston, WV?

NBC is on channel 15 from WTAP-TV, broadcasting from 63 miles WNW of Weston. Estimated signal: very weak.

What channel is CW in Weston, WV?

CW is on channel 10.2 from WVFX, broadcasting from 19 miles NNE of Weston. Estimated signal: fair.

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

26 transmitters within 70 miles of Weston; around 7 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 Weston?

Point your antenna NNE, at about 22°. The main network towers for Weston sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Weston?

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

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Weston?

WTAP-TV (NBC), 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 Weston?

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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