You can get 22 free channels in ZIP 28462 (Shallotte, NC)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 28462 · 6 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
6 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: NNE (31°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NNE (31°), 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 28462
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 | 11.5 mi | NE (38°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 6 | NBC | WECT Wilmington, NC · Full Power | 11.5 mi | NE (38°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 26 | FOX | WSFX-TV Wilmington, NC · Full Power | 11.5 mi | NE (38°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 39 | PBS | WUNJ-TV Wilmington, NC · Full Power | 22.7 mi | NNE (12°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | W35EF-D Wilmington, NC · Low Power | 11.5 mi | NE (38°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WIDO-LD Wilmington, NC · Low Power | 12.1 mi | WSW (245°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WILM-LD Wilmington, NC · Low Power | 22.7 mi | NNE (12°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 15 | ABC | WPDE-TV Florence, SC · Full Power | 63.5 mi | WNW (294°) | UHF RF 27 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 13 | CBS | WBTW Florence, SC · Full Power | 63.1 mi | WNW (294°) | High VHF RF 13 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 43 | FOX | WFXB Myrtle Beach, SC · Full Power | 51.6 mi | WNW (285°) | UHF RF 36 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 23 | PBS | WHMC Conway, SC · Full Power | 45.8 mi | W (266°) | UHF RF 28 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 21 | CW | WWMB Florence, SC · Full Power | 63.5 mi | WNW (294°) | UHF RF 26 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | W33FF-D Wilmington, NC · Translator | 20.6 mi | ENE (71°) | UHF RF 33 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WTWL-LD Wilmington, NC · Low Power | 24.9 mi | ENE (58°) | UHF RF 31 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WQDH-LD Wilmington, NC · Low Power | 25.1 mi | ENE (60°) | UHF RF 18 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 12 | ABC | WCTI-TV New Bern, NC · Full Power | 94.3 mi | NE (36°) | High VHF RF 10 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 31 | PBS | WUNU Lumberton, NC · Full Power | 69.2 mi | NW (323°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 35 | ION | WPXU-TV Jacksonville, NC · Full Power | 58.1 mi | NE (54°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W04DQ-D Wilmington, NC · Low Power | 21.8 mi | NE (47°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W20EY-D Wilmington, NC · Low Power | 24.9 mi | ENE (58°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W22FN-D Wilmington, NC · Low Power | 24.9 mi | ENE (58°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 32 | Local / LPTV | WMBF-TV Myrtle Beach, SC · Full Power | 47.6 mi | WSW (247°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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