You can get 38 free channels in ZIP 28077 (Lincolnton, NC)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 28077 · 8 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
8 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: SSE (147°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SSE (147°), 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 28077
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 · Translator | 12.6 mi | SSW (199°) | High VHF RF 12 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 3 | CBS | WBTV Charlotte, NC · Full Power | 3.0 mi | SSE (162°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 36 | NBC | WCNC-TV Charlotte, NC · Full Power | 4.4 mi | SSE (156°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 46 | FOX | WJZY Belmont, NC · Full Power | 4.0 mi | SE (138°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 55 | MyNetworkTV | WMYT-TV Rock Hill, SC · Full Power | 4.0 mi | SE (138°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 14 | Independent | WHKY-TV Hickory, NC · Full Power | 20.9 mi | NNW (327°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WGTB-CD Charlotte, NC · Class A | 4.0 mi | SE (138°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 18 | CW/MeTV | WCCB Charlotte, NC · Full Power | 28.1 mi | ESE (110°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 7 | CBS | WSPA-TV Spartanburg, SC · Full Power | 63.5 mi | WSW (256°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 42 | PBS | WTVI Charlotte, NC · Full Power | 29.7 mi | ESE (106°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 58 | PBS | WUNG-TV Concord, NC · Full Power | 33.5 mi | E (95°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 17 | PBS | WUNE-TV Linville, NC · Full Power | 58.0 mi | NW (322°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 62 | CW | WYCW Asheville, NC · Full Power | 63.5 mi | WSW (256°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 64 | Independent | WAXN-TV Kannapolis, NC · Full Power | 28.6 mi | ESE (110°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 13 | ABC | WLOS Asheville, NC · Full Power | 77.0 mi | W (261°) | High VHF RF 13 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 30 | PBS | WNSC-TV Rock Hill, SC · Full Power | 40.4 mi | SSE (165°) | UHF RF 34 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 29 | PBS | WNTV Greenville, SC · Full Power | 75.3 mi | WSW (245°) | High VHF RF 8 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 49 | PBS | WRET-TV Spartanburg, SC · Full Power | 75.3 mi | WSW (245°) | High VHF RF 8 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 45 | ABC | WXLV-TV Winston-Salem, NC · Full Power | 83.8 mi | ENE (67°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 25 | ABC | WOLO-TV Columbia, SC · Full Power | 92.5 mi | SSE (164°) | High VHF RF 7 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 2 | CBS | WFMY-TV Greensboro, NC · Full Power | 83.0 mi | ENE (67°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 11 | CBS | WJHL-TV Johnson City, TN · Full Power | 88.2 mi | NW (324°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 12 | NBC | WXII-TV Winston-Salem, NC · Full Power | 81.5 mi | NE (34°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 4 | NBC | WYFF Greenville, SC · Full Power | 81.7 mi | WSW (256°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 10 | NBC | WIS Columbia, SC · Full Power | 92.0 mi | SSE (164°) | High VHF RF 10 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 8 | FOX | WGHP High Point, NC · Full Power | 81.5 mi | ENE (69°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 21 | FOX | WHNS Greenville, SC · Full Power | 84.8 mi | W (260°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 33 | PBS | WUNF-TV Asheville, NC · Full Power | 77.0 mi | W (261°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 26 | PBS | WUNL-TV Winston-Salem, NC · Full Power | 81.6 mi | NE (35°) | UHF RF 33 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 20 | CW | WCWG Lexington, NC · Full Power | 81.5 mi | NE (34°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 48 | MyNetworkTV | WMYV Greensboro, NC · Full Power | 83.8 mi | ENE (67°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 61 | Independent | WLXI Greensboro, NC · Full Power | 81.6 mi | NE (35°) | UHF RF 33 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W15EB-D Charlotte, NC · Class A | 23.3 mi | SE (128°) | UHF RF 15 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 22 | Local / LPTV | WVEB-LD Florence, SC · Low Power | 23.3 mi | SE (128°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W26FA-D Marion, NC · Translator | 27.8 mi | NW (319°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W17EY-D Charlotte, NC · Translator | 31.0 mi | ESE (110°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WDMC-LD Charlotte, NC · Low Power | 31.0 mi | ESE (110°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 5 | Nbc & Cw (Digital Only) | WCYB-TV Bristol, VA · Full Power | 88.2 mi | NW (325°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Lincolnton, NC Free TV Channels (5.3 mi from ZIP 28077 center) · Browse all North Carolina cities & ZIPs.
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