You can get 38 free channels in ZIP 28722 (Columbus, NC)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 28722 · 8 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
8 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: WSW (249°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing WSW (249°), 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 28722
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | ABC | WLOS Asheville, NC · Full Power | 27.6 mi | W (272°) | High VHF RF 13 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 7 | CBS | WSPA-TV Spartanburg, SC · Full Power | 13.2 mi | WSW (259°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 4 | NBC | WYFF Greenville, SC · Full Power | 31.5 mi | WSW (258°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 29 | PBS | WNTV Greenville, SC · Full Power | 27.0 mi | SW (227°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 49 | PBS | WRET-TV Spartanburg, SC · Full Power | 27.0 mi | SW (227°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 33 | PBS | WUNF-TV Asheville, NC · Full Power | 27.6 mi | W (272°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 62 | CW | WYCW Asheville, NC · Full Power | 13.2 mi | WSW (259°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | W16DZ-D Tryon, NC · Translator | 11.1 mi | WNW (291°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 3 | CBS | WBTV Charlotte, NC · Full Power | 50.5 mi | ENE (77°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 21 | FOX | WHNS Greenville, SC · Full Power | 35.1 mi | W (267°) | UHF RF 17 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 46 | FOX | WJZY Belmont, NC · Full Power | 52.2 mi | ENE (78°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 55 | MyNetworkTV | WMYT-TV Rock Hill, SC · Full Power | 52.2 mi | ENE (78°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 16 | Independent | WGGS-TV Greenville, SC · Full Power | 27.1 mi | SW (227°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W07DT-D Tryon & Columbus, NC · Translator | 11.1 mi | WNW (291°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W31FJ-D Bat Cave, Etc., NC · Translator | 18.6 mi | NW (323°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WDKT-LD Hendersonville, NC · Translator | 27.1 mi | SW (227°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 9 | ABC | WSOC-TV Charlotte, NC · Translator | 44.3 mi | E (88°) | High VHF RF 12 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 36 | NBC | WCNC-TV Charlotte, NC · Full Power | 51.1 mi | E (79°) | UHF RF 24 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 27 | PBS | WUNW Canton, NC · Full Power | 53.8 mi | WNW (298°) | UHF RF 27 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 17 | PBS | WUNE-TV Linville, NC · Full Power | 60.4 mi | NNE (12°) | UHF RF 36 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 40 | MyNetworkTV | WMYA-TV Anderson, SC · Full Power | 40.5 mi | SSW (197°) | UHF RF 35 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 14 | Independent | WHKY-TV Hickory, NC · Full Power | 48.2 mi | NE (50°) | UHF RF 14 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | W18GA-D Taylors, SC · Translator | 27.0 mi | SW (227°) | UHF RF 18 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | W04EG-D Greenville, SC · Low Power | 27.1 mi | SW (227°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WNGS-LD Greenville, SC · Low Power | 27.1 mi | SW (227°) | UHF RF 33 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 11 | CBS | WJHL-TV Johnson City, TN · Full Power | 84.6 mi | N (357°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 30 | PBS | WNSC-TV Rock Hill, SC · Full Power | 64.3 mi | ESE (113°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W10AJ-D Greenville, SC · Translator | 27.1 mi | SW (227°) | High VHF RF 10 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W31DY-D Pickens, SC · Translator | 27.1 mi | SW (227°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W21EP-D Sapphire Valley,Etc., NC · Translator | 27.6 mi | W (272°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W33EH-D Black Mountain, NC · Translator | 30.8 mi | NW (324°) | UHF RF 33 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W22FB-D Marion, NC · Translator | 32.1 mi | N (6°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W35DT-D Beaver Dam, NC · Translator | 32.9 mi | NW (312°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WASV-LD Asheville, NC · Low Power | 43.4 mi | NW (308°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W19FE-D West Asheville, NC · Translator | 43.4 mi | NW (308°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W34DX-D West Asheville, NC · Translator | 43.4 mi | NW (308°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 18 | CW/MeTV | WCCB Charlotte, NC · Full Power | 75.0 mi | E (87°) | UHF RF 18 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 5 | Nbc & Cw (Digital Only) | WCYB-TV Bristol, VA · Full Power | 85.8 mi | N (358°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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