You can get 21 free channels in ZIP 28409 (Wilmington, NC)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 28409 · 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: WNW (288°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing WNW (288°), 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 28409
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | ABC | WWAY Wilmington, NC · Full Power | 18.8 mi | W (266°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 6 | NBC | WECT Wilmington, NC · Full Power | 18.8 mi | W (266°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 26 | FOX | WSFX-TV Wilmington, NC · Full Power | 18.8 mi | W (266°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 39 | PBS | WUNJ-TV Wilmington, NC · Full Power | 24.1 mi | WNW (299°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WQDH-LD Wilmington, NC · Low Power | 4.5 mi | WNW (298°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | W20EY-D Wilmington, NC · Low Power | 5.4 mi | WNW (301°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | W22FN-D Wilmington, NC · Low Power | 5.4 mi | WNW (301°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WTWL-LD Wilmington, NC · Low Power | 5.4 mi | WNW (301°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | W33FF-D Wilmington, NC · Translator | 7.3 mi | WSW (240°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | W04DQ-D Wilmington, NC · Low Power | 10.7 mi | WNW (294°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 35 | ION | WPXU-TV Jacksonville, NC · Full Power | 31.9 mi | NE (42°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W35EF-D Wilmington, NC · Low Power | 18.8 mi | W (266°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WILM-LD Wilmington, NC · Low Power | 24.1 mi | WNW (299°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W30ER-D Wilmington, NC · Low Power | 24.1 mi | WNW (299°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 12 | ABC | WCTI-TV New Bern, NC · Full Power | 72.3 mi | NNE (24°) | High VHF RF 10 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 15 | ABC | WPDE-TV Florence, SC · Full Power | 85.3 mi | W (281°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 13 | CBS | WBTW Florence, SC · Full Power | 84.8 mi | W (281°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 9 | CBS | WNCT-TV Greenville, NC · Full Power | 88.0 mi | NNE (17°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 7 | NBC | WITN-TV Washington, NC · Full Power | 88.0 mi | NNE (17°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 14 | FOX | WYDO Greenville, NC · Full Power | 72.3 mi | NNE (24°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 19 | PBS | WUNM-TV Jacksonville, NC · Full Power | 72.3 mi | NNE (24°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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