You can get 25 free channels in ZIP 27832 (Roanoke Rapids, NC)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 27832 · 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: SSW (199°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SSW (199°), 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 27832
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | PBS | WUNP-TV Roanoke Rapids, NC · Full Power | 16.7 mi | SSW (199°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 11 | ABC | WTVD Durham, NC · Full Power | 73.6 mi | SW (217°) | High VHF RF 9 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 17 | CBS | WNCN Goldsboro, NC · Full Power | 73.1 mi | SW (217°) | High VHF RF 8 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 5 | NBC | WRAL-TV Raleigh, NC · Full Power | 73.1 mi | SW (217°) | UHF RF 17 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 50 | FOX | WRAZ Raleigh, NC · Full Power | 73.1 mi | SW (217°) | UHF RF 15 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 22 | CW | WLFL Raleigh, NC · Full Power | 73.1 mi | SW (217°) | UHF RF 18 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 28 | MyNetworkTV | WRDC Durham, NC · Full Power | 73.1 mi | SW (217°) | UHF RF 14 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 62 | ION | WFPX-TV Archer Lodge, NC · Full Power | 52.7 mi | SSW (206°) | UHF RF 32 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 47 | ION | WRPX-TV Rocky Mount, NC · Full Power | 52.7 mi | SSW (206°) | UHF RF 32 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 8 | ABC | WRIC-TV Petersburg, VA · Full Power | 69.0 mi | N (6°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 13 | ABC | WVEC Hampton, VA · Full Power | 73.4 mi | ENE (73°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 6 | CBS | WTVR-TV Richmond, VA · Full Power | 69.0 mi | N (6°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 3 | CBS | WTKR Norfolk, VA · Full Power | 71.4 mi | ENE (73°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 9 | CBS | WNCT-TV Greenville, NC · Full Power | 82.1 mi | SSE (166°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 12 | NBC | WWBT Richmond, VA · Full Power | 69.4 mi | N (11°) | High VHF RF 10 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 10 | NBC | WAVY-TV Portsmouth, VA · Full Power | 71.2 mi | ENE (73°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 7 | NBC | WITN-TV Washington, NC · Full Power | 82.1 mi | SSE (166°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 35 | FOX | WRLH-TV Richmond, VA · Full Power | 69.0 mi | N (6°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 25 | PBS | WUNK-TV Greenville, NC · Full Power | 67.2 mi | S (173°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 15 | PBS | WHRO-TV Hampton-Norfolk, VA · Full Power | 71.4 mi | ENE (73°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 27 | CW | WGNT Portsmouth, VA · Full Power | 71.4 mi | ENE (73°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 33 | MyNetworkTV | WTVZ-TV Norfolk, VA · Full Power | 71.4 mi | ENE (73°) | UHF RF 33 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 4 | Independent | WSKY-TV Manteo, NC · Full Power | 79.7 mi | E (90°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 21 | TBN | WTPC-TV Virginia Beach, VA · Full Power | 71.4 mi | ENE (73°) | High VHF RF 7 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 54 | Local / LPTV | WRTD-CD Raleigh, NC · Class A | 73.1 mi | SW (217°) | UHF RF 15 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Roanoke Rapids, NC Free TV Channels (7.2 mi from ZIP 27832 center) · Browse all North Carolina cities & ZIPs.
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