You can get 18 free channels in ZIP 27947 (Southern Shores, NC)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 27947 · 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: W (275°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing W (275°), 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 27947
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | PBS | WUND-TV Edenton, NC · Full Power | 33.1 mi | WSW (236°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 4 | Independent | WSKY-TV Manteo, NC · Full Power | 35.0 mi | NW (314°) | High VHF RF 13 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 13 | ABC | WVEC Hampton, VA · Full Power | 56.4 mi | NW (323°) | UHF RF 35 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 3 | CBS | WTKR Norfolk, VA · Full Power | 57.2 mi | NW (321°) | UHF RF 16 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 10 | NBC | WAVY-TV Portsmouth, VA · Full Power | 58.1 mi | NW (321°) | UHF RF 19 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 43 | FOX | WVBT Virginia Beach, VA · Full Power | 58.1 mi | NW (321°) | UHF RF 21 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 15 | PBS | WHRO-TV Hampton-Norfolk, VA · Full Power | 57.2 mi | NW (321°) | UHF RF 31 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 27 | CW | WGNT Portsmouth, VA · Full Power | 57.2 mi | NW (321°) | UHF RF 20 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 33 | MyNetworkTV | WTVZ-TV Norfolk, VA · Full Power | 57.2 mi | NW (321°) | UHF RF 33 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 49 | ION | WPXV-TV Norfolk, VA · Full Power | 56.4 mi | NW (323°) | UHF RF 32 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | W17CT-D Manteo, NC · Low Power | 23.8 mi | SSE (151°) | UHF RF 17 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | W22EN-D Manteo, NC · Low Power | 23.8 mi | SSE (151°) | UHF RF 22 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | W24EC-D Manteo, NC · Low Power | 23.8 mi | SSE (151°) | UHF RF 24 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | W26EY-D Manteo, NC · Low Power | 23.8 mi | SSE (151°) | UHF RF 26 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | W28CJ-D Manteo, NC · Low Power | 23.8 mi | SSE (151°) | UHF RF 28 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | W30DN-D Manteo, NC · Low Power | 23.8 mi | SSE (151°) | UHF RF 30 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 21 | TBN | WTPC-TV Virginia Beach, VA · Full Power | 57.2 mi | NW (321°) | High VHF RF 7 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | W18BB-D Elizabeth City, NC · Low Power | 21.4 mi | WNW (291°) | UHF RF 18 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Southern Shores, NC Free TV Channels (7.6 mi from ZIP 27947 center) · Browse all North Carolina cities & ZIPs.
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