You can get 19 free TV channels in Jacksonville, NC
5 channels are rated Strong (indoor-ready) near the center of Jacksonville. Check your exact ZIP code below.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
5 stations arrive with a Strong signal here. Place a quality indoor antenna near a window or wall facing the towers.
🧭 Broadcast Tower Compass — Which Way to Point Your Antenna
Each dot is a local TV tower relative to your center point (● Green = Strong, ● Blue = Moderate, ● Amber = Weak).
Primary Aim Direction: N (5°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing N (5°), or aim your attic/rooftop antenna toward that compass bearing for the strongest signal lock.
After placing or moving your antenna, always run a fresh TV channel rescan.
All Free Over-the-Air TV Channels in Jacksonville, NC
Sorted with Strong signals and major broadcast networks first. Channel is the virtual channel number your TV displays; Band / RF Ch. is the actual radio frequency that determines whether you need a VHF-capable antenna. How we calculate signals.
| Channel | Network | Station | Distance | Point Antenna | Band / RF Ch. | Estimated Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | ABC | WCTI-TV New Bern, NC · Full Power | 26.1 mi | N (7°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 14 | FOX | WYDO Greenville, NC · Full Power | 26.1 mi | N (7°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 19 | PBS | WUNM-TV Jacksonville, NC · Full Power | 26.1 mi | N (7°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 35 | ION | WPXU-TV Jacksonville, NC · Full Power | 17.1 mi | SSW (198°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | W27DP-D New Bern, NC · Low Power | 9.1 mi | E (99°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 9 | CBS | WNCT-TV Greenville, NC · Full Power | 43.9 mi | N (0°) | High VHF RF 12 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 7 | NBC | WITN-TV Washington, NC · Full Power | 43.9 mi | N (0°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 38 | ION | WEPX-TV Greenville, NC · Full Power | 34.6 mi | NNE (20°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 3 | ABC | WWAY Wilmington, NC · Full Power | 61.3 mi | SW (228°) | UHF RF 24 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 6 | NBC | WECT Wilmington, NC · Full Power | 61.3 mi | SW (228°) | UHF RF 23 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 26 | FOX | WSFX-TV Wilmington, NC · Full Power | 61.3 mi | SW (228°) | UHF RF 29 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 39 | PBS | WUNJ-TV Wilmington, NC · Full Power | 55.2 mi | WSW (240°) | UHF RF 21 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 25 | PBS | WUNK-TV Greenville, NC · Full Power | 58.1 mi | NNW (348°) | UHF RF 25 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 11 | ABC | WTVD Durham, NC · Full Power | 91.3 mi | NW (316°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 17 | CBS | WNCN Goldsboro, NC · Full Power | 91.4 mi | NW (316°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 5 | NBC | WRAL-TV Raleigh, NC · Full Power | 91.4 mi | NW (316°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 50 | FOX | WRAZ Raleigh, NC · Full Power | 91.4 mi | NW (316°) | UHF RF 15 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 22 | CW | WLFL Raleigh, NC · Full Power | 91.4 mi | NW (316°) | UHF RF 18 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 28 | MyNetworkTV | WRDC Durham, NC · Full Power | 91.4 mi | NW (316°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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