You can get 29 free channels in ZIP 28698 (Boone, NC)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 28698 · 7 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
7 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: WNW (296°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing WNW (296°), 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 28698
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | ABC | WKPT-TV Kingsport, TN · Full Power | 22.5 mi | WNW (291°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 11 | CBS | WJHL-TV Johnson City, TN · Full Power | 22.5 mi | WNW (291°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 39 | FOX | WEMT Greeneville, TN · Full Power | 21.5 mi | WNW (296°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 17 | PBS | WUNE-TV Linville, NC · Full Power | 17.9 mi | SSW (195°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | W30CS-D Zionville, NC · Translator | 2.3 mi | ESE (110°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | W27EK-D Boone, NC · Translator | 6.3 mi | SSE (150°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 5 | Nbc & Cw (Digital Only) | WCYB-TV Bristol, VA · Full Power | 21.5 mi | WNW (296°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 44 | Independent | WAGV Harlan, KY · Full Power | 39.8 mi | NNW (334°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W30EF-D Jefferson, NC · Translator | 18.2 mi | NE (56°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WAPK-CD Bristol Va/Kingsport, TN · Class A | 22.5 mi | WNW (291°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 68 | Religious | WLFG Grundy, VA · Full Power | 39.8 mi | NNW (334°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 3 | CBS | WBTV Charlotte, NC · Full Power | 73.1 mi | SSE (154°) | UHF RF 23 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 14 | Independent | WHKY-TV Hickory, NC · Full Power | 49.5 mi | SSE (156°) | UHF RF 14 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 13 | ABC | WLOS Asheville, NC · Full Power | 87.4 mi | SSW (211°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 7 | CBS | WSPA-TV Spartanburg, SC · Full Power | 84.4 mi | SSW (201°) | High VHF RF 11 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 6 | NBC | WVVA Bluefield, WV · Full Power | 72.5 mi | NNE (26°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 36 | NBC | WCNC-TV Charlotte, NC · Full Power | 74.5 mi | SSE (154°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 12 | NBC | WXII-TV Winston-Salem, NC · Full Power | 77.3 mi | E (87°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 46 | FOX | WJZY Belmont, NC · Full Power | 74.0 mi | SSE (153°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 26 | PBS | WUNL-TV Winston-Salem, NC · Full Power | 77.4 mi | E (86°) | UHF RF 33 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 2 | PBS | WETP-TV Sneedville, TN · Full Power | 79.1 mi | W (274°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 33 | PBS | WUNF-TV Asheville, NC · Full Power | 82.9 mi | SW (223°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 20 | CW | WCWG Lexington, NC · Full Power | 77.3 mi | E (87°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 62 | CW | WYCW Asheville, NC · Full Power | 84.4 mi | SSW (201°) | High VHF RF 11 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 55 | MyNetworkTV | WMYT-TV Rock Hill, SC · Full Power | 74.0 mi | SSE (153°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 40 | Independent | WLFB Bluefield, WV · Full Power | 68.6 mi | NNE (24°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 61 | Independent | WLXI Greensboro, NC · Full Power | 77.4 mi | E (86°) | UHF RF 33 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W35CO-D Burnsville, NC · Translator | 39.6 mi | SW (229°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WAPW-CD Abingdon, Etc., VA · Class A | 42.3 mi | NNE (17°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Boone, NC Free TV Channels (8.7 mi from ZIP 28698 center) · Browse all North Carolina cities & ZIPs.
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