You can get 36 free channels in ZIP 28655 (Glen Alpine, NC)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 28655 · 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: S (176°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing S (176°), 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 28655
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | PBS | WUNE-TV Linville, NC · Full Power | 21.4 mi | NNW (346°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 14 | Independent | WHKY-TV Hickory, NC · Full Power | 20.6 mi | ESE (111°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | W26FA-D Marion, NC · Translator | 13.1 mi | ESE (107°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | W34FH-D Marion, Etc., NC · Translator | 13.1 mi | ESE (107°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 13 | ABC | WLOS Asheville, NC · Full Power | 58.5 mi | SW (231°) | High VHF RF 13 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 3 | CBS | WBTV Charlotte, NC · Full Power | 42.0 mi | SE (131°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 11 | CBS | WJHL-TV Johnson City, TN · Full Power | 51.0 mi | NNW (335°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 7 | CBS | WSPA-TV Spartanburg, SC · Full Power | 51.0 mi | SW (217°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 36 | NBC | WCNC-TV Charlotte, NC · Full Power | 43.4 mi | SE (131°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 46 | FOX | WJZY Belmont, NC · Full Power | 43.4 mi | SE (130°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 33 | PBS | WUNF-TV Asheville, NC · Full Power | 58.5 mi | SW (231°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 62 | CW | WYCW Asheville, NC · Full Power | 51.0 mi | SW (217°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 55 | MyNetworkTV | WMYT-TV Rock Hill, SC · Full Power | 43.4 mi | SE (130°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W22FB-D Marion, NC · Translator | 15.7 mi | WSW (246°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 5 | Nbc & Cw (Digital Only) | WCYB-TV Bristol, VA · Full Power | 51.5 mi | NNW (337°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 19 | ABC | WKPT-TV Kingsport, TN · Full Power | 51.0 mi | NNW (335°) | UHF RF 32 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 39 | FOX | WEMT Greeneville, TN · Full Power | 51.5 mi | NNW (337°) | UHF RF 28 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 21 | FOX | WHNS Greenville, SC · Full Power | 66.0 mi | SW (233°) | UHF RF 17 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 27 | PBS | WUNW Canton, NC · Full Power | 31.5 mi | NW (307°) | UHF RF 27 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 29 | PBS | WNTV Greenville, SC · Full Power | 67.9 mi | SSW (213°) | High VHF RF 8 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 49 | PBS | WRET-TV Spartanburg, SC · Full Power | 67.9 mi | SSW (213°) | High VHF RF 8 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | W31DI-D Spruce Pine, NC · Translator | 21.4 mi | WNW (292°) | UHF RF 31 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | W35CO-D Burnsville, NC · Translator | 32.9 mi | WNW (292°) | UHF RF 35 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 9 | ABC | WSOC-TV Charlotte, NC · Full Power | 67.2 mi | ESE (121°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 4 | NBC | WYFF Greenville, SC · Full Power | 66.0 mi | SW (227°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 12 | NBC | WXII-TV Winston-Salem, NC · Full Power | 87.7 mi | ENE (61°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 58 | PBS | WUNG-TV Concord, NC · Full Power | 69.9 mi | ESE (113°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 20 | CW | WCWG Lexington, NC · Full Power | 87.7 mi | ENE (61°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 44 | Independent | WAGV Harlan, KY · Full Power | 75.9 mi | NNW (346°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W15DY-D Marion, Etc., NC · Translator | 15.7 mi | WSW (246°) | UHF RF 15 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W07DS-D Burnsville, NC · Translator | 32.9 mi | WNW (292°) | High VHF RF 7 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W31FJ-D Bat Cave, Etc., NC · Translator | 37.0 mi | SW (231°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W30CS-D Zionville, NC · Translator | 37.3 mi | N (2°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WAPK-CD Bristol Va/Kingsport, TN · Class A | 51.0 mi | NNW (335°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 18 | CW/MeTV | WCCB Charlotte, NC · Full Power | 66.6 mi | ESE (121°) | UHF RF 18 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 68 | Religious | WLFG Grundy, VA · Full Power | 75.9 mi | NNW (346°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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