You can get 25 free channels in ZIP 28501 (Kinston, NC)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 28501 · 8 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
8 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: E (85°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing E (85°), 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 28501
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | ABC | WCTI-TV New Bern, NC · Full Power | 14.2 mi | SE (131°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 9 | CBS | WNCT-TV Greenville, NC · Full Power | 11.6 mi | NE (41°) | High VHF RF 12 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 7 | NBC | WITN-TV Washington, NC · Full Power | 11.6 mi | NE (41°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 14 | FOX | WYDO Greenville, NC · Full Power | 14.2 mi | SE (131°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 19 | PBS | WUNM-TV Jacksonville, NC · Full Power | 14.2 mi | SE (131°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 25 | PBS | WUNK-TV Greenville, NC · Full Power | 22.1 mi | N (349°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 38 | ION | WEPX-TV Greenville, NC · Full Power | 19.4 mi | E (98°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WTGC-LD Greenville, NC · Low Power | 11.6 mi | NE (41°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WJGC-LD Greenville, NC · Low Power | 12.8 mi | NNE (28°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W35DW-D Greenville, NC · Low Power | 16.8 mi | NNE (32°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 11 | ABC | WTVD Durham, NC · Full Power | 63.9 mi | WNW (298°) | High VHF RF 9 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 17 | CBS | WNCN Goldsboro, NC · Full Power | 63.8 mi | WNW (298°) | High VHF RF 8 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 5 | NBC | WRAL-TV Raleigh, NC · Full Power | 63.8 mi | WNW (298°) | UHF RF 17 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 50 | FOX | WRAZ Raleigh, NC · Full Power | 63.8 mi | WNW (298°) | UHF RF 15 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 22 | CW | WLFL Raleigh, NC · Full Power | 63.8 mi | WNW (298°) | UHF RF 18 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 28 | MyNetworkTV | WRDC Durham, NC · Full Power | 63.8 mi | WNW (298°) | UHF RF 14 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 62 | ION | WFPX-TV Archer Lodge, NC · Full Power | 53.7 mi | NW (320°) | UHF RF 32 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 47 | ION | WRPX-TV Rocky Mount, NC · Full Power | 53.7 mi | NW (320°) | UHF RF 32 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WHFL-CD Goldsboro, NC · Class A | 29.8 mi | WNW (287°) | High VHF RF 7 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 3 | ABC | WWAY Wilmington, NC · Full Power | 85.2 mi | SSW (206°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 6 | NBC | WECT Wilmington, NC · Full Power | 85.2 mi | SSW (206°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 39 | PBS | WUNJ-TV Wilmington, NC · Full Power | 74.9 mi | SSW (212°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 2 | PBS | WUND-TV Edenton, NC · Full Power | 80.6 mi | NE (55°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 35 | ION | WPXU-TV Jacksonville, NC · Full Power | 51.5 mi | S (178°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 54 | Local / LPTV | WRTD-CD Raleigh, NC · Class A | 63.8 mi | WNW (298°) | UHF RF 15 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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