You can get 31 free channels in ZIP 28669 (Elkin, NC)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 28669 · 2 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 5 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: ENE (71°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing ENE (71°), 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 28669
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | NBC | WXII-TV Winston-Salem, NC · Full Power | 35.9 mi | ENE (73°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 20 | CW | WCWG Lexington, NC · Full Power | 35.9 mi | ENE (73°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 26 | PBS | WUNL-TV Winston-Salem, NC · Full Power | 36.0 mi | ENE (73°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 17 | PBS | WUNE-TV Linville, NC · Full Power | 48.8 mi | WSW (257°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 61 | Independent | WLXI Greensboro, NC · Full Power | 36.0 mi | ENE (73°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 45 | ABC | WXLV-TV Winston-Salem, NC · Full Power | 69.6 mi | ESE (110°) | UHF RF 29 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 3 | CBS | WBTV Charlotte, NC · Full Power | 60.4 mi | S (191°) | UHF RF 23 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 11 | CBS | WJHL-TV Johnson City, TN · Full Power | 65.5 mi | WNW (283°) | High VHF RF 9 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 2 | CBS | WFMY-TV Greensboro, NC · Full Power | 68.7 mi | ESE (111°) | UHF RF 35 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 36 | NBC | WCNC-TV Charlotte, NC · Full Power | 61.4 mi | S (190°) | UHF RF 24 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 46 | FOX | WJZY Belmont, NC · Full Power | 60.2 mi | S (189°) | UHF RF 25 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 55 | MyNetworkTV | WMYT-TV Rock Hill, SC · Full Power | 60.2 mi | S (189°) | UHF RF 25 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 48 | MyNetworkTV | WMYV Greensboro, NC · Full Power | 69.6 mi | ESE (110°) | UHF RF 28 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 14 | Independent | WHKY-TV Hickory, NC · Full Power | 45.5 mi | SSW (211°) | UHF RF 14 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | W15EF-D Sparta, NC · Translator | 21.8 mi | NNW (340°) | UHF RF 15 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | W30EF-D Jefferson, NC · Translator | 32.2 mi | WNW (301°) | UHF RF 30 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 5 | Nbc & Cw (Digital Only) | WCYB-TV Bristol, VA · Full Power | 64.2 mi | WNW (284°) | UHF RF 35 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 9 | ABC | WSOC-TV Charlotte, NC · Full Power | 68.1 mi | SSE (167°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 7 | CBS | WDBJ Roanoke, VA · Full Power | 81.5 mi | NE (34°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 6 | NBC | WVVA Bluefield, WV · Full Power | 72.1 mi | N (352°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 10 | NBC | WSLS-TV Roanoke, VA · Full Power | 82.1 mi | NE (34°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 8 | FOX | WGHP High Point, NC · Full Power | 70.2 mi | ESE (114°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 27 | FOX | WFXR Roanoke, VA · Full Power | 81.6 mi | NE (34°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 58 | PBS | WUNG-TV Concord, NC · Full Power | 63.4 mi | SSE (160°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 42 | PBS | WTVI Charlotte, NC · Full Power | 66.7 mi | SSE (166°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 15 | PBS | WBRA-TV Roanoke, VA · Full Power | 81.6 mi | NE (34°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 16 | ION | WGPX-TV Burlington, NC · Full Power | 68.7 mi | ESE (111°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 40 | Independent | WLFB Bluefield, WV · Full Power | 70.4 mi | NNW (348°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 44 | Independent | WAGV Harlan, KY · Full Power | 73.6 mi | NW (305°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 18 | CW/MeTV | WCCB Charlotte, NC · Full Power | 67.6 mi | SSE (168°) | UHF RF 18 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 68 | Religious | WLFG Grundy, VA · Full Power | 73.6 mi | NW (305°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Elkin, NC Free TV Channels (8.4 mi from ZIP 28669 center) · Browse all North Carolina cities & ZIPs.
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