You can get 31 free channels in ZIP 28456 (Northwest, NC)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 28456 · 6 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
6 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: S (170°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing S (170°), 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 28456
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 | 17.7 mi | SSE (161°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 6 | NBC | WECT Wilmington, NC · Full Power | 17.7 mi | SSE (161°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 26 | FOX | WSFX-TV Wilmington, NC · Full Power | 17.7 mi | SSE (161°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 39 | PBS | WUNJ-TV Wilmington, NC · Full Power | 5.0 mi | SE (138°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WILM-LD Wilmington, NC · Low Power | 5.0 mi | SE (138°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | W30ER-D Wilmington, NC · Low Power | 5.0 mi | SE (138°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 13 | CBS | WBTW Florence, SC · Full Power | 59.0 mi | W (270°) | High VHF RF 13 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W35EF-D Wilmington, NC · Low Power | 17.8 mi | SSE (161°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 15 | ABC | WPDE-TV Florence, SC · Full Power | 59.5 mi | W (270°) | UHF RF 27 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 12 | ABC | WCTI-TV New Bern, NC · Full Power | 73.9 mi | NE (47°) | High VHF RF 10 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 43 | FOX | WFXB Myrtle Beach, SC · Full Power | 52.7 mi | WSW (256°) | UHF RF 36 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 31 | PBS | WUNU Lumberton, NC · Full Power | 52.0 mi | NW (304°) | UHF RF 30 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 35 | ION | WPXU-TV Jacksonville, NC · Full Power | 46.3 mi | E (80°) | UHF RF 16 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | W04DQ-D Wilmington, NC · Low Power | 18.4 mi | SE (127°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | W20EY-D Wilmington, NC · Low Power | 23.5 mi | ESE (123°) | UHF RF 20 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | W22FN-D Wilmington, NC · Low Power | 23.5 mi | ESE (123°) | UHF RF 22 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WTWL-LD Wilmington, NC · Low Power | 23.5 mi | ESE (123°) | UHF RF 31 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WQDH-LD Wilmington, NC · Low Power | 24.4 mi | ESE (123°) | UHF RF 18 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 11 | ABC | WTVD Durham, NC · Full Power | 90.4 mi | N (351°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 9 | CBS | WNCT-TV Greenville, NC · Full Power | 85.2 mi | NE (36°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 17 | CBS | WNCN Goldsboro, NC · Full Power | 90.8 mi | N (352°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 7 | NBC | WITN-TV Washington, NC · Full Power | 85.2 mi | NE (36°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 5 | NBC | WRAL-TV Raleigh, NC · Full Power | 90.8 mi | N (352°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 14 | FOX | WYDO Greenville, NC · Full Power | 73.9 mi | NE (47°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 50 | FOX | WRAZ Raleigh, NC · Full Power | 90.8 mi | N (352°) | UHF RF 15 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 23 | PBS | WHMC Conway, SC · Full Power | 55.4 mi | WSW (238°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 19 | PBS | WUNM-TV Jacksonville, NC · Full Power | 73.9 mi | NE (47°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 21 | CW | WWMB Florence, SC · Full Power | 59.5 mi | W (270°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 22 | CW | WLFL Raleigh, NC · Full Power | 90.8 mi | N (352°) | UHF RF 18 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 28 | MyNetworkTV | WRDC Durham, NC · Full Power | 90.8 mi | N (352°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W33FF-D Wilmington, NC · Translator | 26.3 mi | SE (137°) | UHF RF 33 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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