You can get 11 free channels in ZIP 38961 (Charleston, MS)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 38961 · 1 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 3 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 (95°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing E (95°), 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 38961
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 | 24.9 mi | NNE (24°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 6 | ABC | WABG-TV Greenwood, MS · Full Power | 55.5 mi | SW (223°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 9 | NBC | WTVA Tupelo, MS · Full Power | 47.1 mi | ESE (104°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 4 | CBS | WCBI-TV Columbus, MS · Full Power | 59.6 mi | ESE (104°) | UHF RF 27 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 27 | FOX | WLOV-TV West Point, MS · Full Power | 47.1 mi | ESE (104°) | UHF RF 16 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 23 | PBS | WMAO-TV Greenwood, MS · Full Power | 55.4 mi | SW (223°) | UHF RF 25 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WEPH Tupelo, MS · Full Power | 47.1 mi | ESE (104°) | UHF RF 17 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 15 | CBS | WFXW Greenville, MS · Full Power | 51.6 mi | WSW (246°) | UHF RF 15 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 13 | FOX | WHBQ-TV Memphis, TN · Full Power | 83.8 mi | N (2°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 2 | PBS | WMAB-TV Mississippi State, MS · Full Power | 59.6 mi | SE (135°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WMEL-CD Grenada-Greenwood, MS · Class A | 30.5 mi | SSW (197°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Charleston, MS Free TV Channels (10.3 mi from ZIP 38961 center) · Browse all Mississippi cities & ZIPs.
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