You can get 24 free channels in ZIP 27042 (Madison, NC)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 27042 · 6 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
6 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: SSW (207°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SSW (207°), 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.
Channel Lineup & Tower Directions for ZIP 27042
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | CBS | WFMY-TV Greensboro, NC · Full Power | 35.6 mi | SSE (159°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 12 | NBC | WXII-TV Winston-Salem, NC · Full Power | 17.3 mi | W (275°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 26 | PBS | WUNL-TV Winston-Salem, NC · Full Power | 17.2 mi | W (275°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 20 | CW | WCWG Lexington, NC · Full Power | 17.3 mi | W (275°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 48 | MyNetworkTV | WMYV Greensboro, NC · Full Power | 36.1 mi | SSE (158°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 61 | Independent | WLXI Greensboro, NC · Full Power | 17.2 mi | W (275°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 45 | ABC | WXLV-TV Winston-Salem, NC · Full Power | 36.1 mi | SSE (158°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 8 | FOX | WGHP High Point, NC · Full Power | 39.3 mi | SSE (162°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 16 | ION | WGPX-TV Burlington, NC · Full Power | 35.6 mi | SSE (159°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 13 | ABC | WSET-TV Lynchburg, VA · Full Power | 70.6 mi | NNE (20°) | High VHF RF 7 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 7 | CBS | WDBJ Roanoke, VA · Full Power | 58.4 mi | N (355°) | UHF RF 30 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 10 | NBC | WSLS-TV Roanoke, VA · Full Power | 58.8 mi | N (356°) | UHF RF 34 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 27 | FOX | WFXR Roanoke, VA · Full Power | 58.5 mi | N (355°) | UHF RF 36 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 21 | FOX | WWCW Lynchburg, VA · Full Power | 71.0 mi | NNE (20°) | UHF RF 21 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 15 | PBS | WBRA-TV Roanoke, VA · Full Power | 58.5 mi | N (355°) | High VHF RF 13 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 4 | PBS | WUNC-TV Chapel Hill, NC · Full Power | 60.3 mi | ESE (124°) | UHF RF 20 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 30 | Independent | WRAY-TV Wake Forest, NC · Full Power | 60.3 mi | ESE (124°) | UHF RF 20 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WHWD-LD Winston-Salem, NC · Low Power | 20.9 mi | SSW (210°) | UHF RF 15 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WACN-LD Raleigh, NC · Low Power | 23.9 mi | ESE (107°) | UHF RF 34 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 11 | ABC | WTVD Durham, NC · Full Power | 97.8 mi | ESE (119°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 46 | FOX | WJZY Belmont, NC · Full Power | 91.7 mi | SW (222°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 55 | MyNetworkTV | WMYT-TV Rock Hill, SC · Full Power | 91.7 mi | SW (222°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 38 | ION | WPXR-TV Roanoke, VA · Full Power | 58.7 mi | N (355°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 19 | Local / LPTV | WGSR-LD Reidsville, NC · Low Power | 22.3 mi | E (89°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Madison, NC Free TV Channels (5.7 mi from ZIP 27042 center) · Browse all North Carolina cities & ZIPs.
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