You can get 24 free channels in ZIP 27926 (Hertford, NC)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 27926 · 10 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
10 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: NNE (23°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NNE (23°), 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 27926
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 | WVEC Hampton, VA · Full Power | 22.8 mi | NNE (19°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 3 | CBS | WTKR Norfolk, VA · Full Power | 21.7 mi | NNE (15°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 10 | NBC | WAVY-TV Portsmouth, VA · Full Power | 22.4 mi | NNE (13°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 43 | FOX | WVBT Virginia Beach, VA · Full Power | 22.4 mi | NNE (13°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 15 | PBS | WHRO-TV Hampton-Norfolk, VA · Full Power | 21.7 mi | NNE (15°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 27 | CW | WGNT Portsmouth, VA · Full Power | 21.7 mi | NNE (15°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 33 | MyNetworkTV | WTVZ-TV Norfolk, VA · Full Power | 21.7 mi | NNE (15°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 49 | ION | WPXV-TV Norfolk, VA · Full Power | 22.8 mi | NNE (19°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 4 | Independent | WSKY-TV Manteo, NC · Full Power | 16.7 mi | E (86°) | High VHF RF 13 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 21 | TBN | WTPC-TV Virginia Beach, VA · Full Power | 21.7 mi | NNE (15°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 2 | PBS | WUND-TV Edenton, NC · Full Power | 44.2 mi | SSE (161°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WNLO-CD Norfolk, VA · Class A | 22.4 mi | NNE (13°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WKTD-CD Portsmouth, VA · Class A | 22.4 mi | NNE (13°) | UHF RF 17 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WMTO-LD Norfolk, VA · Low Power | 22.6 mi | NNE (20°) | Low VHF RF 6 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W26EV-D Portsmouth, VA · Low Power | 22.8 mi | NNE (20°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WYSJ-CD Yorktown, VA · Class A | 22.8 mi | NNE (19°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WJHJ-LD Newport News, Etc., VA · Low Power | 22.8 mi | NNE (19°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WITD-CD Chesapeake, VA · Class A | 22.4 mi | NNE (13°) | UHF RF 23 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WGBS-LD Carrollton, VA · Low Power | 28.3 mi | NNE (30°) | High VHF RF 12 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 9 | CBS | WNCT-TV Greenville, NC · Full Power | 90.2 mi | SSW (210°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 7 | NBC | WITN-TV Washington, NC · Full Power | 90.2 mi | SSW (210°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 36 | PBS | WUNP-TV Roanoke Rapids, NC · Full Power | 70.0 mi | WSW (258°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WVAD-LD Chesapeake, VA · Low Power | 27.6 mi | NE (40°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WJGN-CD Chesapeake, VA · Class A | 28.3 mi | NNE (30°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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