You can get 28 free channels in ZIP 28617 (Jefferson, NC)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 28617 · 1 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 11 Strong/Moderate channels. An attic or 2nd-floor window antenna will lock in way more channels than a basic flat panel.
🧭 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: WSW (256°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing WSW (256°), 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 28617
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| – | Local / LPTV | W30EF-D Jefferson, NC · Translator | 7.2 mi | W (259°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 11 | CBS | WJHL-TV Johnson City, TN · Full Power | 43.2 mi | W (266°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 12 | NBC | WXII-TV Winston-Salem, NC · Full Power | 55.4 mi | E (97°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 39 | FOX | WEMT Greeneville, TN · Full Power | 41.5 mi | W (267°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 17 | PBS | WUNE-TV Linville, NC · Full Power | 39.3 mi | SW (223°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 26 | PBS | WUNL-TV Winston-Salem, NC · Full Power | 55.5 mi | E (97°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 20 | CW | WCWG Lexington, NC · Full Power | 55.4 mi | E (97°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 44 | Independent | WAGV Harlan, KY · Full Power | 46.5 mi | WNW (302°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 61 | Independent | WLXI Greensboro, NC · Full Power | 55.5 mi | E (97°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 5 | Nbc & Cw (Digital Only) | WCYB-TV Bristol, VA · Full Power | 41.5 mi | W (267°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 68 | Religious | WLFG Grundy, VA · Full Power | 46.5 mi | WNW (302°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 6 | NBC | WVVA Bluefield, WV · Full Power | 54.5 mi | N (11°) | UHF RF 17 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 40 | Independent | WLFB Bluefield, WV · Full Power | 51.4 mi | N (7°) | UHF RF 25 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | W15EF-D Sparta, NC · Translator | 13.5 mi | ENE (78°) | UHF RF 15 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | W30CS-D Zionville, NC · Translator | 23.5 mi | WSW (239°) | UHF RF 30 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WAPW-CD Abingdon, Etc., VA · Class A | 30.7 mi | NNW (341°) | UHF RF 23 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 19 | ABC | WKPT-TV Kingsport, TN · Full Power | 43.2 mi | W (266°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 3 | CBS | WBTV Charlotte, NC · Full Power | 77.8 mi | S (173°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 7 | CBS | WDBJ Roanoke, VA · Full Power | 83.0 mi | NE (53°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 36 | NBC | WCNC-TV Charlotte, NC · Full Power | 79.1 mi | S (172°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 10 | NBC | WSLS-TV Roanoke, VA · Full Power | 83.6 mi | NE (53°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 46 | FOX | WJZY Belmont, NC · Full Power | 78.1 mi | S (171°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 27 | FOX | WFXR Roanoke, VA · Full Power | 83.1 mi | NE (53°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 15 | PBS | WBRA-TV Roanoke, VA · Full Power | 83.1 mi | NE (53°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 55 | MyNetworkTV | WMYT-TV Rock Hill, SC · Full Power | 78.1 mi | S (171°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 14 | Independent | WHKY-TV Hickory, NC · Full Power | 56.9 mi | S (183°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W27EK-D Boone, NC · Translator | 25.5 mi | SW (229°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WAPK-CD Bristol Va/Kingsport, TN · Class A | 43.2 mi | W (266°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Jefferson, NC Free TV Channels (7.2 mi from ZIP 28617 center) · Browse all North Carolina cities & ZIPs.
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