You can get 17 free channels in ZIP 28420 (Shallotte, NC)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 28420 · 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: N (353°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing N (353°), 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 28420
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | ABC | WWAY Wilmington, NC · Full Power | 16.9 mi | ENE (72°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 6 | NBC | WECT Wilmington, NC · Full Power | 16.9 mi | ENE (72°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 26 | FOX | WSFX-TV Wilmington, NC · Full Power | 16.9 mi | ENE (72°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 39 | PBS | WUNJ-TV Wilmington, NC · Full Power | 23.0 mi | NE (37°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WIDO-LD Wilmington, NC · Low Power | 9.2 mi | SSW (192°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 15 | ABC | WPDE-TV Florence, SC · Full Power | 53.8 mi | WNW (294°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 13 | CBS | WBTW Florence, SC · Full Power | 53.4 mi | WNW (294°) | High VHF RF 13 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 43 | FOX | WFXB Myrtle Beach, SC · Full Power | 41.9 mi | WNW (283°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 23 | PBS | WHMC Conway, SC · Full Power | 37.3 mi | W (259°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W35EF-D Wilmington, NC · Low Power | 16.9 mi | ENE (72°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WILM-LD Wilmington, NC · Low Power | 23.0 mi | NE (37°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 21 | CW | WWMB Florence, SC · Full Power | 53.8 mi | WNW (294°) | UHF RF 26 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 31 | PBS | WUNU Lumberton, NC · Full Power | 60.9 mi | NNW (328°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WQHI-LD Myrtle Beach, SC · Low Power | 30.0 mi | SW (232°) | UHF RF 33 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WTWL-LD Wilmington, NC · Low Power | 31.6 mi | ENE (73°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WQDH-LD Wilmington, NC · Low Power | 32.0 mi | ENE (74°) | UHF RF 18 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 32 | Local / LPTV | WMBF-TV Myrtle Beach, SC · Full Power | 41.4 mi | WSW (237°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Shallotte, NC Free TV Channels (7.3 mi from ZIP 28420 center) · Browse all North Carolina cities & ZIPs.
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