You can get 26 free channels in ZIP 28174 (Wingate, NC)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 28174 · 5 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
5 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 (312°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NW (312°), 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 28174
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 | 25.9 mi | NW (321°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 42 | PBS | WTVI Charlotte, NC · Full Power | 26.3 mi | NNW (327°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 58 | PBS | WUNG-TV Concord, NC · Full Power | 28.6 mi | NNW (340°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 64 | Independent | WAXN-TV Kannapolis, NC · Full Power | 25.9 mi | NW (321°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 18 | CW/MeTV | WCCB Charlotte, NC · Full Power | 26.5 mi | NW (321°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 3 | CBS | WBTV Charlotte, NC · Full Power | 50.3 mi | WNW (303°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 36 | NBC | WCNC-TV Charlotte, NC · Full Power | 48.9 mi | WNW (303°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 46 | FOX | WJZY Belmont, NC · Full Power | 48.7 mi | NW (304°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 30 | PBS | WNSC-TV Rock Hill, SC · Full Power | 34.0 mi | WSW (255°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 55 | MyNetworkTV | WMYT-TV Rock Hill, SC · Full Power | 48.7 mi | NW (304°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 14 | Independent | WHKY-TV Hickory, NC · Full Power | 26.3 mi | NNW (327°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 25 | ABC | WOLO-TV Columbia, SC · Full Power | 61.7 mi | SSW (198°) | High VHF RF 7 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 45 | ABC | WXLV-TV Winston-Salem, NC · Full Power | 71.1 mi | NNE (29°) | UHF RF 29 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 2 | CBS | WFMY-TV Greensboro, NC · Full Power | 70.8 mi | NNE (28°) | UHF RF 35 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 13 | CBS | WBTW Florence, SC · Full Power | 75.9 mi | ESE (123°) | High VHF RF 13 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 10 | NBC | WIS Columbia, SC · Full Power | 61.0 mi | SSW (197°) | High VHF RF 10 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WHEH-LD Lumberton, NC · Low Power | 24.0 mi | NW (325°) | UHF RF 26 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | W17EY-D Charlotte, NC · Translator | 24.0 mi | NW (325°) | UHF RF 17 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WDMC-LD Charlotte, NC · Low Power | 24.0 mi | NW (325°) | UHF RF 20 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 15 | ABC | WPDE-TV Florence, SC · Full Power | 75.5 mi | ESE (123°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 19 | CBS | WLTX Columbia, SC · Full Power | 63.0 mi | SSW (197°) | UHF RF 15 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 57 | FOX | WACH Columbia, SC · Full Power | 61.7 mi | SSW (198°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 8 | FOX | WGHP High Point, NC · Full Power | 67.4 mi | NNE (30°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 35 | PBS | WRLK-TV Columbia, SC · Full Power | 65.2 mi | SSW (206°) | UHF RF 33 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 21 | CW | WWMB Florence, SC · Full Power | 75.5 mi | ESE (123°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 48 | MyNetworkTV | WMYV Greensboro, NC · Full Power | 71.1 mi | NNE (29°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Wingate, NC Free TV Channels (1.4 mi from ZIP 28174 center) · Browse all North Carolina cities & ZIPs.
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