You can get 29 free TV channels in Winston-Salem, NC
10 channels are rated Strong (indoor-ready) near the center of Winston-Salem. Check your exact ZIP code below.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
10 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: ENE (72°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing ENE (72°), 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 Winston-Salem, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 | ABC | WXLV-TV Winston-Salem, NC · Full Power | 29.4 mi | ESE (124°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 2 | CBS | WFMY-TV Greensboro, NC · Full Power | 28.5 mi | SE (124°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 12 | NBC | WXII-TV Winston-Salem, NC · Full Power | 19.8 mi | NNW (342°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 8 | FOX | WGHP High Point, NC · Full Power | 30.9 mi | SE (130°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 26 | PBS | WUNL-TV Winston-Salem, NC · Full Power | 19.8 mi | NNW (342°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 20 | CW | WCWG Lexington, NC · Full Power | 19.8 mi | NNW (342°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 48 | MyNetworkTV | WMYV Greensboro, NC · Full Power | 29.4 mi | ESE (124°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 16 | ION | WGPX-TV Burlington, NC · Full Power | 28.5 mi | SE (124°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 61 | Independent | WLXI Greensboro, NC · Full Power | 19.8 mi | NNW (342°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WHWD-LD Winston-Salem, NC · Low Power | 1.0 mi | SSE (149°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 9 | ABC | WSOC-TV Charlotte, NC · Full Power | 63.7 mi | SSW (204°) | UHF RF 19 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 3 | CBS | WBTV Charlotte, NC · Full Power | 72.8 mi | SW (226°) | UHF RF 23 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 36 | NBC | WCNC-TV Charlotte, NC · Full Power | 73.0 mi | SW (225°) | UHF RF 24 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 46 | FOX | WJZY Belmont, NC · Full Power | 71.6 mi | SW (225°) | UHF RF 25 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 58 | PBS | WUNG-TV Concord, NC · Full Power | 55.0 mi | SSW (201°) | UHF RF 21 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 4 | PBS | WUNC-TV Chapel Hill, NC · Full Power | 63.3 mi | ESE (105°) | UHF RF 20 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 55 | MyNetworkTV | WMYT-TV Rock Hill, SC · Full Power | 71.6 mi | SW (225°) | UHF RF 25 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 30 | Independent | WRAY-TV Wake Forest, NC · Full Power | 63.3 mi | ESE (105°) | UHF RF 20 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 13 | ABC | WSET-TV Lynchburg, VA · Full Power | 90.7 mi | NNE (22°) | High VHF RF 7 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 7 | CBS | WDBJ Roanoke, VA · Full Power | 75.7 mi | N (4°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 10 | NBC | WSLS-TV Roanoke, VA · Full Power | 76.1 mi | N (5°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 27 | FOX | WFXR Roanoke, VA · Full Power | 75.8 mi | N (4°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 42 | PBS | WTVI Charlotte, NC · Full Power | 61.4 mi | SSW (204°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 15 | PBS | WBRA-TV Roanoke, VA · Full Power | 75.8 mi | N (4°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 17 | PBS | WUNE-TV Linville, NC · Full Power | 88.3 mi | W (269°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 40 | Univision | WUVC-DT Fayetteville, NC · Full Power | 82.7 mi | ESE (119°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WACN-LD Raleigh, NC · Low Power | 35.2 mi | ENE (73°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W05DM-D Charlotte, NC · Low Power | 35.9 mi | SSW (197°) | Low VHF RF 5 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 18 | CW/MeTV | WCCB Charlotte, NC · Full Power | 63.6 mi | SSW (205°) | UHF RF 18 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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