You can get 12 free channels in ZIP 38948 (Charleston, MS)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 38948 · 1 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Outdoor Rooftop Directional Antenna
Signals here are mostly distant or weak. A rooftop directional antenna (with a mast preamp) gives you the best shot at reliable HD.
🧭 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 (74°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing ENE (74°), 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 38948
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | PBS | WMAV-TV Oxford, MS · Full Power | 18.3 mi | NE (36°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 9 | NBC | WTVA Tupelo, MS · Full Power | 50.2 mi | ESE (113°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 6 | ABC | WABG-TV Greenwood, MS · Full Power | 61.1 mi | SW (218°) | UHF RF 32 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 27 | FOX | WLOV-TV West Point, MS · Full Power | 50.2 mi | ESE (113°) | UHF RF 16 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WEPH Tupelo, MS · Full Power | 50.2 mi | ESE (113°) | UHF RF 17 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 15 | CBS | WFXW Greenville, MS · Full Power | 54.8 mi | WSW (238°) | UHF RF 15 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 4 | CBS | WCBI-TV Columbus, MS · Full Power | 62.4 mi | ESE (111°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 13 | FOX | WHBQ-TV Memphis, TN · Full Power | 76.0 mi | N (2°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 23 | PBS | WMAO-TV Greenwood, MS · Full Power | 61.0 mi | SW (218°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 2 | PBS | WMAB-TV Mississippi State, MS · Full Power | 65.7 mi | SE (139°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 10 | PBS | WKNO Memphis, TN · Full Power | 74.6 mi | N (3°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WEBU-LD Oxford, MS · Low Power | 27.7 mi | NE (47°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Charleston, MS Free TV Channels (10.4 mi from ZIP 38948 center) · Browse all Mississippi cities & ZIPs.
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