You can get 7 free channels in ZIP 27824 (Manteo, NC)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 27824 · 1 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Outdoor Rooftop Directional Antenna
Signals here are mostly distant or weak. A rooftop directional antenna (with a mast preamp) gives you the best shot at reliable HD.
🧭 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: NW (322°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NW (322°), 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 27824
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 | PBS | WUND-TV Edenton, NC · Full Power | 30.7 mi | NW (322°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 12 | ABC | WCTI-TV New Bern, NC · Full Power | 81.1 mi | WSW (248°) | High VHF RF 10 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 9 | CBS | WNCT-TV Greenville, NC · Full Power | 79.2 mi | W (261°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 7 | NBC | WITN-TV Washington, NC · Full Power | 79.2 mi | W (261°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 19 | PBS | WUNM-TV Jacksonville, NC · Full Power | 81.1 mi | WSW (248°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 4 | Independent | WSKY-TV Manteo, NC · Full Power | 69.0 mi | NNW (346°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W28CJ-D Manteo, NC · Low Power | 29.5 mi | NE (43°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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