You can get 22 free channels in ZIP 28438 (Chadbourn, NC)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 28438 · 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: SSW (192°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SSW (192°), 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 28438
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 | 24.0 mi | W (261°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 13 | CBS | WBTW Florence, SC · Full Power | 23.6 mi | W (261°) | High VHF RF 13 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 43 | FOX | WFXB Myrtle Beach, SC · Full Power | 22.2 mi | SW (224°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 31 | PBS | WUNU Lumberton, NC · Full Power | 27.1 mi | NNW (344°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 21 | CW | WWMB Florence, SC · Full Power | 24.0 mi | W (261°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 3 | ABC | WWAY Wilmington, NC · Full Power | 46.0 mi | ESE (116°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 6 | NBC | WECT Wilmington, NC · Full Power | 46.0 mi | ESE (116°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 26 | FOX | WSFX-TV Wilmington, NC · Full Power | 46.0 mi | ESE (116°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 23 | PBS | WHMC Conway, SC · Full Power | 34.4 mi | SSW (199°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 39 | PBS | WUNJ-TV Wilmington, NC · Full Power | 39.7 mi | E (100°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WPEM-LD Lumberton, NC · Low Power | 18.9 mi | NNW (338°) | UHF RF 34 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | W19FC-D Lumberton, NC · Low Power | 22.3 mi | NNW (330°) | UHF RF 19 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WTNG-CD Rockfish, NC · Class A | 22.3 mi | NNW (330°) | UHF RF 33 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 11 | ABC | WTVD Durham, NC · Full Power | 88.9 mi | NNE (14°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 17 | CBS | WNCN Goldsboro, NC · Full Power | 89.4 mi | NNE (14°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 5 | NBC | WRAL-TV Raleigh, NC · Full Power | 89.4 mi | NNE (14°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 50 | FOX | WRAZ Raleigh, NC · Full Power | 89.4 mi | NNE (14°) | UHF RF 15 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 33 | PBS | WJPM-TV Florence, SC · Full Power | 48.3 mi | WSW (259°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 22 | CW | WLFL Raleigh, NC · Full Power | 89.4 mi | NNE (14°) | UHF RF 18 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 28 | MyNetworkTV | WRDC Durham, NC · Full Power | 89.4 mi | NNE (14°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 40 | Univision | WUVC-DT Fayetteville, NC · Full Power | 75.5 mi | N (357°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 32 | Local / LPTV | WMBF-TV Myrtle Beach, SC · Full Power | 48.5 mi | S (191°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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