You can get 14 free channels in ZIP 28544 (Jacksonville, NC)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 28544 · 4 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
4 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: N (349°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing N (349°), 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 28544
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | ABC | WCTI-TV New Bern, NC · Full Power | 28.3 mi | N (355°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 19 | PBS | WUNM-TV Jacksonville, NC · Full Power | 28.3 mi | N (355°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 35 | ION | WPXU-TV Jacksonville, NC · Full Power | 17.9 mi | SW (219°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | W27DP-D New Bern, NC · Low Power | 3.3 mi | ENE (73°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 9 | CBS | WNCT-TV Greenville, NC · Full Power | 46.6 mi | N (353°) | High VHF RF 12 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 7 | NBC | WITN-TV Washington, NC · Full Power | 46.6 mi | N (353°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 14 | FOX | WYDO Greenville, NC · Full Power | 28.3 mi | N (355°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 38 | ION | WEPX-TV Greenville, NC · Full Power | 35.4 mi | N (10°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 3 | ABC | WWAY Wilmington, NC · Full Power | 64.3 mi | SW (233°) | UHF RF 24 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 6 | NBC | WECT Wilmington, NC · Full Power | 64.3 mi | SW (233°) | UHF RF 23 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 39 | PBS | WUNJ-TV Wilmington, NC · Full Power | 59.3 mi | WSW (244°) | UHF RF 21 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 25 | PBS | WUNK-TV Greenville, NC · Full Power | 61.8 mi | NNW (344°) | UHF RF 25 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 11 | ABC | WTVD Durham, NC · Full Power | 97.1 mi | NW (314°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 26 | FOX | WSFX-TV Wilmington, NC · Full Power | 64.3 mi | SW (233°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Jacksonville, NC Free TV Channels (6.3 mi from ZIP 28544 center) · Browse all North Carolina cities & ZIPs.
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