You can get 33 free channels in ZIP 28009 (Badin, NC)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 28009 · 4 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
4 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: NW (321°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NW (321°), 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 28009
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 | 35.5 mi | NNE (27°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 2 | CBS | WFMY-TV Greensboro, NC · Full Power | 35.3 mi | NNE (25°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 8 | FOX | WGHP High Point, NC · Full Power | 31.7 mi | NNE (28°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 58 | PBS | WUNG-TV Concord, NC · Full Power | 28.5 mi | W (263°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 9 | ABC | WSOC-TV Charlotte, NC · Full Power | 36.4 mi | WSW (254°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 42 | PBS | WTVI Charlotte, NC · Full Power | 34.2 mi | WSW (256°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 48 | MyNetworkTV | WMYV Greensboro, NC · Full Power | 35.5 mi | NNE (27°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 16 | ION | WGPX-TV Burlington, NC · Full Power | 35.3 mi | NNE (25°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 64 | Independent | WAXN-TV Kannapolis, NC · Full Power | 36.4 mi | WSW (254°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W05DM-D Charlotte, NC · Low Power | 23.2 mi | NW (306°) | Low VHF RF 5 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 18 | CW/MeTV | WCCB Charlotte, NC · Full Power | 36.7 mi | WSW (255°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 3 | CBS | WBTV Charlotte, NC · Full Power | 60.9 mi | W (268°) | UHF RF 23 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 36 | NBC | WCNC-TV Charlotte, NC · Full Power | 60.1 mi | W (266°) | UHF RF 24 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 12 | NBC | WXII-TV Winston-Salem, NC · Full Power | 68.5 mi | NNW (348°) | UHF RF 16 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 46 | FOX | WJZY Belmont, NC · Full Power | 59.1 mi | W (267°) | UHF RF 25 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 4 | PBS | WUNC-TV Chapel Hill, NC · Full Power | 61.6 mi | ENE (59°) | UHF RF 20 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 26 | PBS | WUNL-TV Winston-Salem, NC · Full Power | 68.5 mi | NNW (348°) | UHF RF 33 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 20 | CW | WCWG Lexington, NC · Full Power | 68.5 mi | NNW (348°) | UHF RF 16 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 55 | MyNetworkTV | WMYT-TV Rock Hill, SC · Full Power | 59.1 mi | W (267°) | UHF RF 25 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 40 | Univision | WUVC-DT Fayetteville, NC · Full Power | 64.0 mi | E (83°) | UHF RF 22 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 14 | Independent | WHKY-TV Hickory, NC · Full Power | 34.2 mi | WSW (256°) | UHF RF 14 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 30 | Independent | WRAY-TV Wake Forest, NC · Full Power | 61.6 mi | ENE (59°) | UHF RF 20 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 61 | Independent | WLXI Greensboro, NC · Full Power | 68.5 mi | NNW (348°) | UHF RF 33 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | W36FB-D Biscoe, NC · Translator | 17.9 mi | ESE (120°) | UHF RF 36 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 15 | ABC | WPDE-TV Florence, SC · Full Power | 84.3 mi | SSE (148°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 11 | ABC | WTVD Durham, NC · Full Power | 90.3 mi | ENE (78°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 13 | CBS | WBTW Florence, SC · Full Power | 84.5 mi | SSE (148°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 17 | CBS | WNCN Goldsboro, NC · Full Power | 90.7 mi | ENE (78°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 5 | NBC | WRAL-TV Raleigh, NC · Full Power | 90.7 mi | ENE (78°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 50 | FOX | WRAZ Raleigh, NC · Full Power | 90.7 mi | ENE (78°) | UHF RF 15 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 22 | CW | WLFL Raleigh, NC · Full Power | 90.7 mi | ENE (78°) | UHF RF 18 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 28 | MyNetworkTV | WRDC Durham, NC · Full Power | 90.7 mi | ENE (78°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W17EE-D Lilesville/Wadesboro, NC · Translator | 28.3 mi | SSE (161°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Badin, NC Free TV Channels (0.6 mi from ZIP 28009 center) · Browse all North Carolina cities & ZIPs.
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