You can get 31 free channels in ZIP 28685 (Sparta, NC)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 28685 · 0 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 7 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: E (93°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing E (93°), 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 28685
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 | 37.2 mi | E (87°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 26 | PBS | WUNL-TV Winston-Salem, NC · Full Power | 37.3 mi | E (87°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 17 | PBS | WUNE-TV Linville, NC · Full Power | 48.8 mi | WSW (247°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 20 | CW | WCWG Lexington, NC · Full Power | 37.2 mi | E (87°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 61 | Independent | WLXI Greensboro, NC · Full Power | 37.3 mi | E (87°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W15EF-D Sparta, NC · Translator | 12.8 mi | NNW (339°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W30EF-D Jefferson, NC · Translator | 26.1 mi | WNW (288°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 11 | CBS | WJHL-TV Johnson City, TN · Full Power | 61.3 mi | W (276°) | High VHF RF 9 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 3 | CBS | WBTV Charlotte, NC · Full Power | 68.4 mi | S (187°) | UHF RF 23 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 36 | NBC | WCNC-TV Charlotte, NC · Full Power | 69.5 mi | S (186°) | UHF RF 24 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 46 | FOX | WJZY Belmont, NC · Full Power | 68.4 mi | S (185°) | UHF RF 25 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 55 | MyNetworkTV | WMYT-TV Rock Hill, SC · Full Power | 68.4 mi | S (185°) | UHF RF 25 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 40 | Independent | WLFB Bluefield, WV · Full Power | 61.5 mi | N (349°) | UHF RF 25 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 44 | Independent | WAGV Harlan, KY · Full Power | 66.5 mi | WNW (300°) | UHF RF 14 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 5 | Nbc & Cw (Digital Only) | WCYB-TV Bristol, VA · Full Power | 59.8 mi | W (277°) | UHF RF 35 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 68 | Religious | WLFG Grundy, VA · Full Power | 66.5 mi | WNW (300°) | UHF RF 14 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 45 | ABC | WXLV-TV Winston-Salem, NC · Full Power | 75.6 mi | ESE (116°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 9 | ABC | WSOC-TV Charlotte, NC · Full Power | 77.1 mi | SSE (167°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 2 | CBS | WFMY-TV Greensboro, NC · Full Power | 74.7 mi | ESE (116°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 7 | CBS | WDBJ Roanoke, VA · Full Power | 76.4 mi | NE (40°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 6 | NBC | WVVA Bluefield, WV · Full Power | 63.3 mi | N (353°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 10 | NBC | WSLS-TV Roanoke, VA · Full Power | 77.0 mi | NE (40°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 39 | FOX | WEMT Greeneville, TN · Full Power | 59.8 mi | W (277°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 8 | FOX | WGHP High Point, NC · Full Power | 76.5 mi | ESE (119°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 27 | FOX | WFXR Roanoke, VA · Full Power | 76.5 mi | NE (40°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 58 | PBS | WUNG-TV Concord, NC · Full Power | 72.5 mi | SSE (160°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 15 | PBS | WBRA-TV Roanoke, VA · Full Power | 76.5 mi | NE (40°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 48 | MyNetworkTV | WMYV Greensboro, NC · Full Power | 75.6 mi | ESE (116°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 14 | Independent | WHKY-TV Hickory, NC · Full Power | 51.8 mi | SSW (203°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W30CS-D Zionville, NC · Translator | 38.0 mi | W (266°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 18 | CW/MeTV | WCCB Charlotte, NC · Full Power | 76.6 mi | SSE (167°) | UHF RF 18 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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