You can get 19 free channels in ZIP 28430 (Chadbourn, NC)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 28430 · 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: WSW (243°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing WSW (243°), 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 28430
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | ABC | WPDE-TV Florence, SC · Full Power | 23.4 mi | WNW (284°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 13 | CBS | WBTW Florence, SC · Full Power | 23.0 mi | WNW (285°) | High VHF RF 13 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 43 | FOX | WFXB Myrtle Beach, SC · Full Power | 15.7 mi | WSW (245°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 21 | CW | WWMB Florence, SC · Full Power | 23.4 mi | WNW (284°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 3 | ABC | WWAY Wilmington, NC · Full Power | 43.9 mi | ESE (104°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 6 | NBC | WECT Wilmington, NC · Full Power | 43.9 mi | ESE (104°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 26 | FOX | WSFX-TV Wilmington, NC · Full Power | 43.9 mi | ESE (104°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 23 | PBS | WHMC Conway, SC · Full Power | 25.2 mi | SSW (204°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 31 | PBS | WUNU Lumberton, NC · Full Power | 36.0 mi | N (350°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 39 | PBS | WUNJ-TV Wilmington, NC · Full Power | 40.3 mi | E (86°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 32 | Local / LPTV | WMBF-TV Myrtle Beach, SC · Full Power | 39.1 mi | SSW (192°) | UHF RF 32 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 11 | ABC | WTVD Durham, NC · Full Power | 98.3 mi | NNE (13°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 33 | PBS | WJPM-TV Florence, SC · Full Power | 46.2 mi | W (270°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 40 | Univision | WUVC-DT Fayetteville, NC · Full Power | 84.9 mi | N (358°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W15DC-D Florence, SC · Low Power | 27.5 mi | WSW (255°) | UHF RF 15 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W25FQ-D Florence, SC · Low Power | 27.5 mi | WSW (255°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WPEM-LD Lumberton, NC · Low Power | 27.6 mi | NNW (347°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W19FC-D Lumberton, NC · Low Power | 30.5 mi | NNW (341°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WTNG-CD Rockfish, NC · Class A | 30.5 mi | NNW (341°) | UHF RF 33 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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