You can get 14 free channels in ZIP 27953 (Manteo, NC)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 27953 · 2 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 7 Strong/Moderate channels. An attic or 2nd-floor window antenna will lock in way more channels than a basic flat panel.
🧭 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: WNW (284°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing WNW (284°), 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 27953
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 | 27.2 mi | WNW (284°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | W28CJ-D Manteo, NC · Low Power | 13.3 mi | ENE (72°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | W17CT-D Manteo, NC · Low Power | 13.3 mi | ENE (72°) | UHF RF 17 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W22EN-D Manteo, NC · Low Power | 13.3 mi | ENE (72°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W24EC-D Manteo, NC · Low Power | 13.3 mi | ENE (72°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W26EY-D Manteo, NC · Low Power | 13.3 mi | ENE (72°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W30DN-D Manteo, NC · Low Power | 13.3 mi | ENE (72°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 4 | Independent | WSKY-TV Manteo, NC · Full Power | 55.0 mi | NNW (334°) | High VHF RF 13 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 13 | ABC | WVEC Hampton, VA · Full Power | 77.4 mi | NNW (335°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 12 | ABC | WCTI-TV New Bern, NC · Full Power | 95.4 mi | WSW (240°) | High VHF RF 10 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 9 | CBS | WNCT-TV Greenville, NC · Full Power | 90.5 mi | WSW (251°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 7 | NBC | WITN-TV Washington, NC · Full Power | 90.5 mi | WSW (251°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 15 | PBS | WHRO-TV Hampton-Norfolk, VA · Full Power | 77.7 mi | NNW (334°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 33 | MyNetworkTV | WTVZ-TV Norfolk, VA · Full Power | 77.7 mi | NNW (334°) | UHF RF 33 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Manteo, NC Free TV Channels (14.2 mi from ZIP 27953 center) · Browse all North Carolina cities & ZIPs.
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