You can get 28 free channels in ZIP 28623 (Sparta, NC)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 28623 · 1 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 6 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: ESE (107°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing ESE (107°), 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 28623
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 | W15EF-D Sparta, NC · Translator | 8.4 mi | W (266°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 12 | NBC | WXII-TV Winston-Salem, NC · Full Power | 35.0 mi | ESE (108°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 26 | PBS | WUNL-TV Winston-Salem, NC · Full Power | 35.1 mi | ESE (107°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 20 | CW | WCWG Lexington, NC · Full Power | 35.0 mi | ESE (108°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 61 | Independent | WLXI Greensboro, NC · Full Power | 35.1 mi | ESE (107°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W30EF-D Jefferson, NC · Translator | 29.0 mi | W (261°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 7 | CBS | WDBJ Roanoke, VA · Full Power | 64.5 mi | NE (44°) | UHF RF 30 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 11 | CBS | WJHL-TV Johnson City, TN · Full Power | 65.0 mi | W (264°) | High VHF RF 9 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 6 | NBC | WVVA Bluefield, WV · Full Power | 51.5 mi | NNW (347°) | UHF RF 17 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 10 | NBC | WSLS-TV Roanoke, VA · Full Power | 65.1 mi | NE (44°) | UHF RF 34 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 27 | FOX | WFXR Roanoke, VA · Full Power | 64.6 mi | NE (44°) | UHF RF 36 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 17 | PBS | WUNE-TV Linville, NC · Full Power | 58.1 mi | WSW (237°) | UHF RF 36 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 15 | PBS | WBRA-TV Roanoke, VA · Full Power | 64.6 mi | NE (44°) | High VHF RF 13 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 40 | Independent | WLFB Bluefield, WV · Full Power | 50.2 mi | NNW (342°) | UHF RF 25 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 44 | Independent | WAGV Harlan, KY · Full Power | 64.7 mi | WNW (289°) | UHF RF 14 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 5 | Nbc & Cw (Digital Only) | WCYB-TV Bristol, VA · Full Power | 63.3 mi | W (265°) | UHF RF 35 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 68 | Religious | WLFG Grundy, VA · Full Power | 64.7 mi | WNW (289°) | UHF RF 14 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 45 | ABC | WXLV-TV Winston-Salem, NC · Full Power | 78.7 mi | SE (125°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 13 | ABC | WSET-TV Lynchburg, VA · Full Power | 91.8 mi | NE (53°) | High VHF RF 7 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 2 | CBS | WFMY-TV Greensboro, NC · Full Power | 77.9 mi | SE (125°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 3 | CBS | WBTV Charlotte, NC · Full Power | 81.4 mi | S (189°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 59 | CBS | WVNS-TV Lewisburg, WV · Full Power | 87.2 mi | N (10°) | High VHF RF 11 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 36 | NBC | WCNC-TV Charlotte, NC · Full Power | 82.4 mi | S (188°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 39 | FOX | WEMT Greeneville, TN · Full Power | 63.3 mi | W (265°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 46 | FOX | WJZY Belmont, NC · Full Power | 81.3 mi | S (187°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 48 | MyNetworkTV | WMYV Greensboro, NC · Full Power | 78.7 mi | SE (125°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 55 | MyNetworkTV | WMYT-TV Rock Hill, SC · Full Power | 81.3 mi | S (187°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 38 | ION | WPXR-TV Roanoke, VA · Full Power | 64.9 mi | NE (44°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Sparta, NC Free TV Channels (8.5 mi from ZIP 28623 center) · Browse all North Carolina cities & ZIPs.
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