You can get 19 free TV channels in Washington, NC
5 channels are rated Strong (indoor-ready) near the center of Washington. Check your exact ZIP code below.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
5 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: SW (219°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SW (219°), 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.
All Free Over-the-Air TV Channels in Washington, NC
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 | ABC | WCTI-TV New Bern, NC · Full Power | 35.1 mi | SSW (207°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 9 | CBS | WNCT-TV Greenville, NC · Full Power | 23.2 mi | SW (235°) | High VHF RF 12 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 7 | NBC | WITN-TV Washington, NC · Full Power | 23.2 mi | SW (235°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 25 | PBS | WUNK-TV Greenville, NC · Full Power | 30.8 mi | W (270°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 19 | PBS | WUNM-TV Jacksonville, NC · Full Power | 35.1 mi | SSW (207°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 14 | FOX | WYDO Greenville, NC · Full Power | 35.1 mi | SSW (207°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 2 | PBS | WUND-TV Edenton, NC · Full Power | 46.3 mi | ENE (59°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 38 | ION | WEPX-TV Greenville, NC · Full Power | 25.8 mi | SSW (197°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W35DW-D Greenville, NC · Low Power | 19.3 mi | WSW (246°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WTGC-LD Greenville, NC · Low Power | 23.2 mi | SW (235°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WJGC-LD Greenville, NC · Low Power | 23.2 mi | WSW (243°) | UHF RF 33 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 11 | ABC | WTVD Durham, NC · Full Power | 83.4 mi | W (276°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 17 | CBS | WNCN Goldsboro, NC · Full Power | 83.1 mi | W (276°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 5 | NBC | WRAL-TV Raleigh, NC · Full Power | 83.1 mi | W (276°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 50 | FOX | WRAZ Raleigh, NC · Full Power | 83.1 mi | W (276°) | UHF RF 15 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 36 | PBS | WUNP-TV Roanoke Rapids, NC · Full Power | 66.9 mi | NW (319°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 22 | CW | WLFL Raleigh, NC · Full Power | 83.1 mi | W (276°) | UHF RF 18 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 28 | MyNetworkTV | WRDC Durham, NC · Full Power | 83.1 mi | W (276°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 4 | Independent | WSKY-TV Manteo, NC · Full Power | 78.6 mi | NNE (32°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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