You can get 33 free channels in ZIP 28605 (Blowing Rock, NC)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 28605 · 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: NW (307°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NW (307°), 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 28605
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | CBS | WJHL-TV Johnson City, TN · Full Power | 32.3 mi | NW (310°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 17 | PBS | WUNE-TV Linville, NC · Full Power | 9.4 mi | WSW (241°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | W27EK-D Boone, NC · Translator | 7.3 mi | N (355°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | W30CS-D Zionville, NC · Translator | 12.0 mi | N (353°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 5 | Nbc & Cw (Digital Only) | WCYB-TV Bristol, VA · Full Power | 31.9 mi | NW (314°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 19 | ABC | WKPT-TV Kingsport, TN · Full Power | 32.3 mi | NW (310°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 39 | FOX | WEMT Greeneville, TN · Full Power | 31.9 mi | NW (314°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 14 | Independent | WHKY-TV Hickory, NC · Full Power | 36.4 mi | SSE (154°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 44 | Independent | WAGV Harlan, KY · Full Power | 52.9 mi | NNW (336°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W30EF-D Jefferson, NC · Translator | 25.6 mi | NNE (27°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WAPK-CD Bristol Va/Kingsport, TN · Class A | 32.3 mi | NW (310°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 68 | Religious | WLFG Grundy, VA · Full Power | 52.9 mi | NNW (336°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 13 | ABC | WLOS Asheville, NC · Full Power | 78.9 mi | SW (218°) | High VHF RF 13 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 3 | CBS | WBTV Charlotte, NC · Full Power | 60.1 mi | SSE (152°) | UHF RF 23 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 7 | CBS | WSPA-TV Spartanburg, SC · Full Power | 74.2 mi | SSW (207°) | High VHF RF 11 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 36 | NBC | WCNC-TV Charlotte, NC · Full Power | 61.5 mi | SSE (151°) | UHF RF 24 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 46 | FOX | WJZY Belmont, NC · Full Power | 61.0 mi | SSE (150°) | UHF RF 25 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 62 | CW | WYCW Asheville, NC · Full Power | 74.3 mi | SSW (207°) | High VHF RF 11 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 55 | MyNetworkTV | WMYT-TV Rock Hill, SC · Full Power | 61.0 mi | SSE (150°) | UHF RF 25 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | W34FH-D Marion, Etc., NC · Translator | 30.6 mi | SSE (162°) | UHF RF 34 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 12 | NBC | WXII-TV Winston-Salem, NC · Full Power | 75.5 mi | ENE (77°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 21 | FOX | WHNS Greenville, SC · Full Power | 85.8 mi | SW (221°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 27 | PBS | WUNW Canton, NC · Full Power | 29.1 mi | WSW (257°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 26 | PBS | WUNL-TV Winston-Salem, NC · Full Power | 75.7 mi | ENE (77°) | UHF RF 33 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 33 | PBS | WUNF-TV Asheville, NC · Full Power | 78.9 mi | SW (218°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 2 | PBS | WETP-TV Sneedville, TN · Full Power | 84.6 mi | WNW (282°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 29 | PBS | WNTV Greenville, SC · Full Power | 91.4 mi | SSW (206°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 49 | PBS | WRET-TV Spartanburg, SC · Full Power | 91.4 mi | SSW (206°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 20 | CW | WCWG Lexington, NC · Full Power | 75.5 mi | ENE (77°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 61 | Independent | WLXI Greensboro, NC · Full Power | 75.7 mi | ENE (77°) | UHF RF 33 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W26FA-D Marion, NC · Translator | 30.6 mi | SSE (162°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W22FB-D Marion, NC · Translator | 36.1 mi | SSW (209°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W35CO-D Burnsville, NC · Translator | 36.1 mi | WSW (249°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Blowing Rock, NC Free TV Channels (1.6 mi from ZIP 28605 center) · Browse all North Carolina cities & ZIPs.
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