You can get 22 free channels in ZIP 28461 (St. James, NC)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 28461 · 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: NNW (330°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NNW (330°), 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 28461
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 | 13.6 mi | NNW (327°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 6 | NBC | WECT Wilmington, NC · Full Power | 13.6 mi | NNW (327°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 26 | FOX | WSFX-TV Wilmington, NC · Full Power | 13.6 mi | NNW (327°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 39 | PBS | WUNJ-TV Wilmington, NC · Full Power | 26.4 mi | NNW (338°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | W33FF-D Wilmington, NC · Translator | 10.3 mi | NNE (29°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | W35EF-D Wilmington, NC · Low Power | 13.6 mi | NNW (327°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WQDH-LD Wilmington, NC · Low Power | 16.5 mi | NNE (26°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W20EY-D Wilmington, NC · Low Power | 16.9 mi | NNE (23°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W22FN-D Wilmington, NC · Low Power | 16.9 mi | NNE (23°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WTWL-LD Wilmington, NC · Low Power | 16.9 mi | NNE (23°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 35 | ION | WPXU-TV Jacksonville, NC · Full Power | 48.9 mi | NE (42°) | UHF RF 16 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | W04DQ-D Wilmington, NC · Low Power | 17.1 mi | N (5°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WIDO-LD Wilmington, NC · Low Power | 25.6 mi | W (264°) | UHF RF 34 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WILM-LD Wilmington, NC · Low Power | 26.4 mi | NNW (338°) | UHF RF 15 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | W30ER-D Wilmington, NC · Low Power | 26.4 mi | NNW (338°) | UHF RF 30 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 15 | ABC | WPDE-TV Florence, SC · Full Power | 77.8 mi | WNW (291°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 12 | ABC | WCTI-TV New Bern, NC · Full Power | 88.7 mi | NNE (27°) | High VHF RF 10 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 13 | CBS | WBTW Florence, SC · Full Power | 77.4 mi | WNW (291°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 43 | FOX | WFXB Myrtle Beach, SC · Full Power | 66.2 mi | WNW (284°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 23 | PBS | WHMC Conway, SC · Full Power | 60.2 mi | W (269°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 19 | PBS | WUNM-TV Jacksonville, NC · Full Power | 88.7 mi | NNE (27°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 21 | CW | WWMB Florence, SC · Full Power | 77.8 mi | WNW (291°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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