You can get 24 free channels in ZIP 28423 (Lake Waccamaw, NC)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 28423 · 5 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
5 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: SSE (166°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SSE (166°), 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 28423
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 | 15.7 mi | SE (128°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 6 | NBC | WECT Wilmington, NC · Full Power | 15.7 mi | SE (128°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 26 | FOX | WSFX-TV Wilmington, NC · Full Power | 15.7 mi | SE (128°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 39 | PBS | WUNJ-TV Wilmington, NC · Full Power | 10.7 mi | ENE (71°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WILM-LD Wilmington, NC · Low Power | 10.7 mi | ENE (71°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 15 | ABC | WPDE-TV Florence, SC · Full Power | 53.2 mi | W (278°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 13 | CBS | WBTW Florence, SC · Full Power | 52.8 mi | W (278°) | High VHF RF 13 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 43 | FOX | WFXB Myrtle Beach, SC · Full Power | 44.8 mi | W (263°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W35EF-D Wilmington, NC · Low Power | 15.7 mi | SE (128°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 23 | PBS | WHMC Conway, SC · Full Power | 46.0 mi | WSW (241°) | UHF RF 28 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 31 | PBS | WUNU Lumberton, NC · Full Power | 51.5 mi | NW (315°) | UHF RF 30 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 21 | CW | WWMB Florence, SC · Full Power | 53.2 mi | W (278°) | UHF RF 26 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | W30ER-D Wilmington, NC · Low Power | 10.7 mi | ENE (71°) | UHF RF 30 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WIDO-LD Wilmington, NC · Low Power | 24.5 mi | SSW (193°) | UHF RF 34 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WQDH-LD Wilmington, NC · Low Power | 27.8 mi | ESE (103°) | UHF RF 18 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 12 | ABC | WCTI-TV New Bern, NC · Full Power | 83.7 mi | NE (46°) | High VHF RF 10 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 11 | ABC | WTVD Durham, NC · Full Power | 96.9 mi | N (356°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 9 | CBS | WNCT-TV Greenville, NC · Full Power | 95.0 mi | NE (37°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 19 | PBS | WUNM-TV Jacksonville, NC · Full Power | 83.7 mi | NE (46°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 35 | ION | WPXU-TV Jacksonville, NC · Full Power | 54.5 mi | ENE (73°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W04DQ-D Wilmington, NC · Low Power | 21.7 mi | E (100°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W20EY-D Wilmington, NC · Low Power | 27.0 mi | ESE (102°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W22FN-D Wilmington, NC · Low Power | 27.0 mi | ESE (102°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WTWL-LD Wilmington, NC · Low Power | 27.0 mi | ESE (102°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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