You can get 35 free channels in ZIP 28217 (Charlotte, NC)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 28217 · 15 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
15 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 (14°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NNE (14°), 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 28217
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | ABC | WSOC-TV Charlotte, NC · Full Power | 12.1 mi | ENE (58°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 3 | CBS | WBTV Charlotte, NC · Full Power | 20.7 mi | NW (311°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 36 | NBC | WCNC-TV Charlotte, NC · Full Power | 19.3 mi | NW (310°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 46 | FOX | WJZY Belmont, NC · Full Power | 19.3 mi | NW (314°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 42 | PBS | WTVI Charlotte, NC · Full Power | 14.5 mi | NE (56°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 58 | PBS | WUNG-TV Concord, NC · Full Power | 21.3 mi | NE (52°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 30 | PBS | WNSC-TV Rock Hill, SC · Full Power | 23.6 mi | SSW (195°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 55 | MyNetworkTV | WMYT-TV Rock Hill, SC · Full Power | 19.3 mi | NW (314°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 64 | Independent | WAXN-TV Kannapolis, NC · Full Power | 12.1 mi | ENE (58°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 14 | Independent | WHKY-TV Hickory, NC · Full Power | 14.5 mi | NE (56°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | W15EB-D Charlotte, NC · Class A | 2.8 mi | NE (41°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 22 | Local / LPTV | WVEB-LD Florence, SC · Low Power | 2.8 mi | NE (41°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 18 | CW/MeTV | WCCB Charlotte, NC · Full Power | 11.9 mi | NE (55°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | W17EY-D Charlotte, NC · Translator | 13.8 mi | ENE (65°) | UHF RF 17 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WDMC-LD Charlotte, NC · Low Power | 13.8 mi | ENE (65°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WHEH-LD Lumberton, NC · Low Power | 13.8 mi | ENE (65°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WGTB-CD Charlotte, NC · Class A | 19.3 mi | NW (314°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 25 | ABC | WOLO-TV Columbia, SC · Full Power | 73.2 mi | S (174°) | High VHF RF 7 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 7 | CBS | WSPA-TV Spartanburg, SC · Full Power | 78.1 mi | W (271°) | High VHF RF 11 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 10 | NBC | WIS Columbia, SC · Full Power | 72.6 mi | S (173°) | High VHF RF 10 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 17 | PBS | WUNE-TV Linville, NC · Full Power | 81.1 mi | NW (320°) | UHF RF 36 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 62 | CW | WYCW Asheville, NC · Full Power | 78.1 mi | W (271°) | High VHF RF 11 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 45 | ABC | WXLV-TV Winston-Salem, NC · Full Power | 77.8 mi | NE (51°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 13 | ABC | WLOS Asheville, NC · Full Power | 92.7 mi | W (273°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 2 | CBS | WFMY-TV Greensboro, NC · Full Power | 77.2 mi | NE (51°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 12 | NBC | WXII-TV Winston-Salem, NC · Full Power | 88.6 mi | NNE (20°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 4 | NBC | WYFF Greenville, SC · Full Power | 96.0 mi | W (268°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 8 | FOX | WGHP High Point, NC · Full Power | 74.7 mi | NE (53°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 29 | PBS | WNTV Greenville, SC · Full Power | 86.4 mi | W (260°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 49 | PBS | WRET-TV Spartanburg, SC · Full Power | 86.4 mi | W (260°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 26 | PBS | WUNL-TV Winston-Salem, NC · Full Power | 88.6 mi | NNE (20°) | UHF RF 33 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 20 | CW | WCWG Lexington, NC · Full Power | 88.6 mi | NNE (20°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 48 | MyNetworkTV | WMYV Greensboro, NC · Full Power | 77.8 mi | NE (51°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 61 | Independent | WLXI Greensboro, NC · Full Power | 88.6 mi | NNE (20°) | UHF RF 33 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W05DM-D Charlotte, NC · Low Power | 40.0 mi | NE (41°) | Low VHF RF 5 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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