You can get 32 free channels in ZIP 28616 (Banner Elk, NC)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 28616 · 4 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
4 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: NNW (341°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NNW (341°), 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 28616
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 | 30.6 mi | NNW (338°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 17 | PBS | WUNE-TV Linville, NC · Full Power | 5.7 mi | ENE (59°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 27 | PBS | WUNW Canton, NC · Full Power | 15.2 mi | W (273°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 5 | Nbc & Cw (Digital Only) | WCYB-TV Bristol, VA · Full Power | 31.2 mi | NNW (342°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 19 | ABC | WKPT-TV Kingsport, TN · Full Power | 30.6 mi | NNW (338°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 13 | ABC | WLOS Asheville, NC · Full Power | 65.3 mi | SSW (212°) | High VHF RF 13 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 39 | FOX | WEMT Greeneville, TN · Full Power | 31.2 mi | NNW (342°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 14 | Independent | WHKY-TV Hickory, NC · Full Power | 38.6 mi | SE (130°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 44 | Independent | WAGV Harlan, KY · Full Power | 56.5 mi | N (352°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W31DI-D Spruce Pine, NC · Translator | 13.8 mi | SW (225°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W27EK-D Boone, NC · Translator | 19.4 mi | NE (40°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W35CO-D Burnsville, NC · Translator | 21.3 mi | WSW (254°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W30CS-D Zionville, NC · Translator | 22.6 mi | NNE (31°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WAPK-CD Bristol Va/Kingsport, TN · Class A | 30.6 mi | NNW (338°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 68 | Religious | WLFG Grundy, VA · Full Power | 56.5 mi | N (352°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 3 | CBS | WBTV Charlotte, NC · Full Power | 61.7 mi | SE (137°) | UHF RF 23 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 7 | CBS | WSPA-TV Spartanburg, SC · Full Power | 62.2 mi | SSW (199°) | High VHF RF 11 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 36 | NBC | WCNC-TV Charlotte, NC · Full Power | 63.1 mi | SE (137°) | UHF RF 24 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 46 | FOX | WJZY Belmont, NC · Full Power | 63.0 mi | SE (136°) | UHF RF 25 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 21 | FOX | WHNS Greenville, SC · Full Power | 71.7 mi | SW (216°) | UHF RF 17 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 33 | PBS | WUNF-TV Asheville, NC · Full Power | 62.0 mi | SW (229°) | UHF RF 25 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 62 | CW | WYCW Asheville, NC · Full Power | 62.2 mi | SSW (199°) | High VHF RF 11 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 55 | MyNetworkTV | WMYT-TV Rock Hill, SC · Full Power | 63.0 mi | SE (136°) | UHF RF 25 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | W26FA-D Marion, NC · Translator | 31.3 mi | SE (134°) | UHF RF 26 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | W34FH-D Marion, Etc., NC · Translator | 31.3 mi | SE (134°) | UHF RF 34 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 4 | NBC | WYFF Greenville, SC · Full Power | 73.4 mi | SSW (211°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 12 | NBC | WXII-TV Winston-Salem, NC · Full Power | 90.2 mi | ENE (74°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 2 | PBS | WETP-TV Sneedville, TN · Full Power | 74.0 mi | WNW (290°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 29 | PBS | WNTV Greenville, SC · Full Power | 79.4 mi | SSW (200°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 49 | PBS | WRET-TV Spartanburg, SC · Full Power | 79.4 mi | SSW (200°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 20 | CW | WCWG Lexington, NC · Full Power | 90.2 mi | ENE (74°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W30EF-D Jefferson, NC · Translator | 39.1 mi | NE (39°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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