You can get 31 free channels in ZIP 28036 (Davidson, NC)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 28036 · 10 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
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: SSW (198°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SSW (198°), 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 28036
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | ABC | WSOC-TV Charlotte, NC · Full Power | 15.7 mi | SSE (166°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 3 | CBS | WBTV Charlotte, NC · Full Power | 23.6 mi | WSW (250°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 36 | NBC | WCNC-TV Charlotte, NC · Full Power | 23.2 mi | WSW (246°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 46 | FOX | WJZY Belmont, NC · Full Power | 22.0 mi | WSW (248°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 58 | PBS | WUNG-TV Concord, NC · Full Power | 13.4 mi | SE (130°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 42 | PBS | WTVI Charlotte, NC · Full Power | 14.5 mi | SSE (158°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 55 | MyNetworkTV | WMYT-TV Rock Hill, SC · Full Power | 22.0 mi | WSW (248°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 14 | Independent | WHKY-TV Hickory, NC · Full Power | 14.5 mi | SSE (158°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 64 | Independent | WAXN-TV Kannapolis, NC · Full Power | 15.7 mi | SSE (166°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 18 | CW/MeTV | WCCB Charlotte, NC · Full Power | 15.2 mi | SSE (167°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WDMC-LD Charlotte, NC · Low Power | 17.0 mi | SSE (159°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WHEH-LD Lumberton, NC · Low Power | 17.0 mi | SSE (159°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W15EB-D Charlotte, NC · Class A | 20.1 mi | SSW (194°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W05DM-D Charlotte, NC · Low Power | 21.5 mi | ENE (67°) | Low VHF RF 5 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WGTB-CD Charlotte, NC · Class A | 22.0 mi | WSW (248°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 45 | ABC | WXLV-TV Winston-Salem, NC · Full Power | 60.6 mi | ENE (64°) | UHF RF 29 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 2 | CBS | WFMY-TV Greensboro, NC · Full Power | 59.9 mi | ENE (63°) | UHF RF 35 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 12 | NBC | WXII-TV Winston-Salem, NC · Full Power | 66.0 mi | NNE (21°) | UHF RF 16 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 8 | FOX | WGHP High Point, NC · Full Power | 58.1 mi | ENE (67°) | UHF RF 31 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 30 | PBS | WNSC-TV Rock Hill, SC · Full Power | 46.2 mi | SSW (196°) | UHF RF 34 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 26 | PBS | WUNL-TV Winston-Salem, NC · Full Power | 66.1 mi | NNE (21°) | UHF RF 33 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 17 | PBS | WUNE-TV Linville, NC · Full Power | 71.2 mi | NW (305°) | UHF RF 36 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 20 | CW | WCWG Lexington, NC · Full Power | 66.0 mi | NNE (21°) | UHF RF 16 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 48 | MyNetworkTV | WMYV Greensboro, NC · Full Power | 60.6 mi | ENE (64°) | UHF RF 28 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 61 | Independent | WLXI Greensboro, NC · Full Power | 66.1 mi | NNE (21°) | UHF RF 33 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 22 | Local / LPTV | WVEB-LD Florence, SC · Low Power | 20.1 mi | SSW (194°) | UHF RF 22 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 7 | CBS | WSPA-TV Spartanburg, SC · Full Power | 87.1 mi | WSW (256°) | High VHF RF 11 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 10 | NBC | WIS Columbia, SC · Full Power | 93.8 mi | S (179°) | High VHF RF 10 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 62 | CW | WYCW Asheville, NC · Full Power | 87.1 mi | WSW (256°) | High VHF RF 11 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 16 | ION | WGPX-TV Burlington, NC · Full Power | 59.9 mi | ENE (63°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W17EY-D Charlotte, NC · Translator | 17.0 mi | SSE (159°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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