Antenna TV channels in Parkersburg
5 stations broadcast free TV around Parkersburg, carrying 8 channels including Subchannel An extra channel a station sends alongside its main one, like 2.2 or 2.3. More in the glossary . 1 of the 1 full-power stations transmit from one site, so in most of the area one aimed antenna picks up most of them.
Updated from FCC data
How well antenna TV works around Parkersburg
For the big networks (ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX and PBS) that reach each home, an indoor antenna is likely enough for about 42% of people in the Parkersburg market; about 47% need an attic or roof antenna, and for about 11% reception depends on the exact spot. A typical home gets about 8 free channels from 3 stations, some from neighbouring markets.
Estimates from our terrain predictions for an antenna about 30 ft up, adjusted for indoor use. They are not yet checked against real channel scans; VHF channels never count as indoor. How we work it out
Each network's reach
| Network | Reaches | Indoor likely |
|---|---|---|
| ABC | 3% | 0% |
| CBS | 66% | 52% |
| NBC | 69% | 52% |
| FOX | 64% | 52% |
| PBS | 62% | 25% |
| The CW | 8% | 0% |
Share of the market's 261k people, across its 81 ZIP codes.
Town by town
| Town | Antenna | Point | Channels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkersburg ZIP 26101 | Attic or outdoor | north (353°, most) | 15 |
| Athens ZIP 45701 | Indoor likely | west-southwest (257°) | 7 |
| Marietta ZIP 45750 | Indoor likely | southwest (229°) | 8 |
| Vienna ZIP 26105 | Roof | northwest (319°, most) | 15 |
| Belpre ZIP 45714 | Attic or outdoor | north-northeast (25°, most) | 15 |
| Nelsonville ZIP 45764 | Indoor likely | south-southeast (155°) | 7 |
| Williamstown ZIP 26187 | Roof | west-southwest (250°, most) | 16 |
For the ZIP nearest each town's centre. Tap a town for its full channel list.
What channel is each network on in Parkersburg?
| Network | Channel | Station |
|---|---|---|
 CBS | 15.2 | WTAP-TV |
 NBC | 15.1 | WTAP-TV |
 FOX | 15.3 also 22.1 | WTAP-TV |
The best TV antenna for Parkersburg
Get a UHF antenna and aim it at the main tower site, where 1 of the 1 full-power stations transmit. For most homes an attic or outdoor antenna is the safe choice; by our estimate an indoor one is likely enough for only about 42% of people.
- Every channel reaches ordinary TVs on UHF, so a UHF antenna is enough.
- Most towers stand together, so one fixed aim covers nearly everything.
Not sure about VHF Lower frequencies (RF 2–13). Needs an antenna with longer elements; many flat indoor antennas are weak here. More in the glossary and UHF Higher frequencies (RF 14–36). Most stations are here; almost any antenna picks it up. More in the glossary ? See the glossary. Any brand of the right type will do.
Which way to point your antenna from Athens, Marietta and nearby
Aim at the main tower site (WTAP-TV and others). From the largest towns around Parkersburg:
| From | Point | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Athens, OH | east (87°) | 29 mi |
| Marietta, OH | southwest (232°) | 8 mi |
Where the Parkersburg TV towers are
Map of 2 tower sites around Parkersburg. The list below has every site.
1 more single low-power sites
Every Parkersburg station and subchannel
Including Class A and low-power stations Smaller stations with a shorter range than full-power ones. More in the glossary stations.
Full power (1)
- WTAP-TV Parkersburg, WV · UHF
- 15.1 NBC
- 15.2 CBS
- 15.3 Fox
- 15.4 Doppler weather radar
- 15.5 Ion
- 15.6 Outlaw
Class A (1)
- WOVA-CD Parkersburg, WV · UHF
- 22.1 FOX
- 22.2 The CW Plus
Questions about antenna TV in Parkersburg
What channels are CBS, NBC, ABC and FOX on antenna in Parkersburg?
What local channels can I get with an antenna in Parkersburg?
What is the best TV antenna for Parkersburg?
Which way should I point my antenna in Parkersburg?
For the curious: tower and licence details
- WTAP-TV · facility 4685 · RF 35 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 350 kW · HAAT 201.6 m · licensed 2020-02-11 · newer construction permit granted
- WOVA-CD · facility 125125 · RF 20 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2025-07-28
- WIYE-LD · facility 130392 · RF 26 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2019-08-05
- W21EA-D · facility 183797 · RF 21 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 0.1 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2025-06-10 · newer construction permit granted
- W25FR-D · facility 186778 · RF 25 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 0.2 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2022-09-07 · newer construction permit granted
Where this comes from
- Stations, towers, channels and power: FCC Licensing and Management System (LMS) public database, data of .
- Networks and subchannels: our affiliations dataset, built from Wikipedia (used under CC BY-SA 4.0), the network field stations file with the FCC, and station websites; checked . Credits.
- Towns and distances: US Census Bureau: Vintage 2025 city population estimates (SUB-EST2025) and 2026 Gazetteer place coordinates; distances are straight-line from each town's Census centre point.
- Reception: Reception predictions over USGS terrain for every ZIP, FCC data 2026-11-03 00:00:00 (model 2026-11-11.4)
- Market area: Market area: counties assigned by FCC service-contour coverage of each market's full-power stations (FCC LMS market list, Census 2020).
Updated How we work this out