You can get 22 free channels in ZIP 28573 (River Bend, NC)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 28573 · 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: NW (324°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NW (324°), 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 28573
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 | 11.7 mi | NW (318°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 9 | CBS | WNCT-TV Greenville, NC · Full Power | 28.8 mi | NNW (338°) | High VHF RF 12 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 7 | NBC | WITN-TV Washington, NC · Full Power | 28.8 mi | NNW (338°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 14 | FOX | WYDO Greenville, NC · Full Power | 11.7 mi | NW (318°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 19 | PBS | WUNM-TV Jacksonville, NC · Full Power | 11.7 mi | NW (318°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 38 | ION | WEPX-TV Greenville, NC · Full Power | 15.3 mi | N (2°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 25 | PBS | WUNK-TV Greenville, NC · Full Power | 45.7 mi | NNW (330°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 35 | ION | WPXU-TV Jacksonville, NC · Full Power | 37.4 mi | SSW (206°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W27DP-D New Bern, NC · Low Power | 18.8 mi | S (186°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WTGC-LD Greenville, NC · Low Power | 28.8 mi | NNW (338°) | UHF RF 31 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 3 | ABC | WWAY Wilmington, NC · Full Power | 81.3 mi | SW (224°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 11 | ABC | WTVD Durham, NC · Full Power | 89.0 mi | WNW (303°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 17 | CBS | WNCN Goldsboro, NC · Full Power | 89.0 mi | WNW (303°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 6 | NBC | WECT Wilmington, NC · Full Power | 81.3 mi | SW (224°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 5 | NBC | WRAL-TV Raleigh, NC · Full Power | 89.0 mi | WNW (303°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 50 | FOX | WRAZ Raleigh, NC · Full Power | 89.0 mi | WNW (303°) | UHF RF 15 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 39 | PBS | WUNJ-TV Wilmington, NC · Full Power | 74.2 mi | SW (233°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 2 | PBS | WUND-TV Edenton, NC · Full Power | 79.6 mi | NE (37°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 22 | CW | WLFL Raleigh, NC · Full Power | 89.0 mi | WNW (303°) | UHF RF 18 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 28 | MyNetworkTV | WRDC Durham, NC · Full Power | 89.0 mi | WNW (303°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WJGC-LD Greenville, NC · Low Power | 31.8 mi | NNW (337°) | UHF RF 33 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W35DW-D Greenville, NC · Low Power | 33.6 mi | NNW (343°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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