You can get 30 free channels in ZIP 28665 (Wilkesboro, NC)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 28665 · 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: WNW (299°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing WNW (299°), 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 28665
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 | 28.0 mi | WSW (249°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 11 | CBS | WJHL-TV Johnson City, TN · Full Power | 45.2 mi | WNW (290°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 12 | NBC | WXII-TV Winston-Salem, NC · Full Power | 56.9 mi | ENE (78°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 20 | CW | WCWG Lexington, NC · Full Power | 56.9 mi | ENE (78°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 14 | Independent | WHKY-TV Hickory, NC · Full Power | 38.2 mi | S (183°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 44 | Independent | WAGV Harlan, KY · Full Power | 58.0 mi | NW (318°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W30EF-D Jefferson, NC · Translator | 18.5 mi | NNW (340°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W27EK-D Boone, NC · Translator | 18.6 mi | W (276°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W30CS-D Zionville, NC · Translator | 20.4 mi | WNW (288°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 5 | Nbc & Cw (Digital Only) | WCYB-TV Bristol, VA · Full Power | 44.1 mi | WNW (292°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 68 | Religious | WLFG Grundy, VA · Full Power | 58.0 mi | NW (318°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 19 | ABC | WKPT-TV Kingsport, TN · Full Power | 45.2 mi | WNW (290°) | UHF RF 32 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 3 | CBS | WBTV Charlotte, NC · Full Power | 59.4 mi | S (170°) | UHF RF 23 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 36 | NBC | WCNC-TV Charlotte, NC · Full Power | 60.7 mi | S (169°) | UHF RF 24 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 39 | FOX | WEMT Greeneville, TN · Full Power | 44.1 mi | WNW (292°) | UHF RF 28 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 46 | FOX | WJZY Belmont, NC · Full Power | 59.8 mi | SSE (168°) | UHF RF 25 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 26 | PBS | WUNL-TV Winston-Salem, NC · Full Power | 57.0 mi | ENE (78°) | UHF RF 33 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 55 | MyNetworkTV | WMYT-TV Rock Hill, SC · Full Power | 59.8 mi | SSE (168°) | UHF RF 25 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 61 | Independent | WLXI Greensboro, NC · Full Power | 57.0 mi | ENE (78°) | UHF RF 33 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 9 | ABC | WSOC-TV Charlotte, NC · Full Power | 74.9 mi | SSE (151°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 45 | ABC | WXLV-TV Winston-Salem, NC · Full Power | 89.8 mi | ESE (105°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 13 | ABC | WLOS Asheville, NC · Full Power | 94.9 mi | SW (224°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 7 | CBS | WSPA-TV Spartanburg, SC · Full Power | 88.3 mi | SW (216°) | High VHF RF 11 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 2 | CBS | WFMY-TV Greensboro, NC · Full Power | 88.8 mi | ESE (105°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 58 | PBS | WUNG-TV Concord, NC · Full Power | 72.7 mi | SE (144°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 62 | CW | WYCW Asheville, NC · Full Power | 88.4 mi | SW (216°) | High VHF RF 11 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 40 | Independent | WLFB Bluefield, WV · Full Power | 70.1 mi | N (5°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W34FH-D Marion, Etc., NC · Translator | 35.6 mi | SSW (194°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WAPK-CD Bristol Va/Kingsport, TN · Class A | 45.2 mi | WNW (290°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 18 | CW/MeTV | WCCB Charlotte, NC · Full Power | 74.3 mi | SSE (151°) | UHF RF 18 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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