You can get 34 free channels in ZIP 28601 (Hickory, NC)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 28601 · 8 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
8 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 (173°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing S (173°), 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 28601
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 | CBS | WBTV Charlotte, NC · Full Power | 29.3 mi | SSE (164°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 36 | NBC | WCNC-TV Charlotte, NC · Full Power | 30.7 mi | SSE (163°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 46 | FOX | WJZY Belmont, NC · Full Power | 29.9 mi | SSE (161°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 42 | PBS | WTVI Charlotte, NC · Translator | 9.1 mi | SSW (210°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 17 | PBS | WUNE-TV Linville, NC · Full Power | 35.2 mi | NW (305°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 55 | MyNetworkTV | WMYT-TV Rock Hill, SC · Full Power | 29.9 mi | SSE (161°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 14 | Independent | WHKY-TV Hickory, NC · Full Power | 9.1 mi | SSW (210°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | W34FH-D Marion, Etc., NC · Translator | 12.0 mi | WSW (249°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 9 | ABC | WSOC-TV Charlotte, NC · Full Power | 48.8 mi | SE (136°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W26FA-D Marion, NC · Translator | 12.0 mi | WSW (249°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 18 | CW/MeTV | WCCB Charlotte, NC · Full Power | 48.2 mi | SE (136°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 13 | ABC | WLOS Asheville, NC · Full Power | 78.6 mi | WSW (241°) | High VHF RF 13 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 11 | CBS | WJHL-TV Johnson City, TN · Full Power | 64.2 mi | NW (315°) | High VHF RF 9 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 7 | CBS | WSPA-TV Spartanburg, SC · Full Power | 68.4 mi | SW (233°) | High VHF RF 11 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 12 | NBC | WXII-TV Winston-Salem, NC · Full Power | 67.6 mi | NE (52°) | UHF RF 16 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 58 | PBS | WUNG-TV Concord, NC · Full Power | 49.4 mi | SE (125°) | UHF RF 21 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 26 | PBS | WUNL-TV Winston-Salem, NC · Full Power | 67.7 mi | NE (52°) | UHF RF 33 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 20 | CW | WCWG Lexington, NC · Full Power | 67.6 mi | NE (52°) | UHF RF 16 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 62 | CW | WYCW Asheville, NC · Full Power | 68.4 mi | SW (233°) | High VHF RF 11 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 61 | Independent | WLXI Greensboro, NC · Full Power | 67.7 mi | NE (52°) | UHF RF 33 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WGTB-CD Charlotte, NC · Class A | 29.9 mi | SSE (161°) | UHF RF 27 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 5 | Nbc & Cw (Digital Only) | WCYB-TV Bristol, VA · Full Power | 64.0 mi | NW (317°) | UHF RF 35 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 19 | ABC | WKPT-TV Kingsport, TN · Full Power | 64.2 mi | NW (315°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 45 | ABC | WXLV-TV Winston-Salem, NC · Full Power | 84.5 mi | E (85°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 2 | CBS | WFMY-TV Greensboro, NC · Full Power | 83.6 mi | E (85°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 39 | FOX | WEMT Greeneville, TN · Full Power | 64.0 mi | NW (317°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 21 | FOX | WHNS Greenville, SC · Full Power | 86.5 mi | WSW (242°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 33 | PBS | WUNF-TV Asheville, NC · Full Power | 78.6 mi | WSW (241°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 29 | PBS | WNTV Greenville, SC · Full Power | 83.8 mi | SW (227°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 49 | PBS | WRET-TV Spartanburg, SC · Full Power | 83.8 mi | SW (227°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 48 | MyNetworkTV | WMYV Greensboro, NC · Full Power | 84.5 mi | E (85°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 64 | Independent | WAXN-TV Kannapolis, NC · Full Power | 48.8 mi | SE (136°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 44 | Independent | WAGV Harlan, KY · Full Power | 84.2 mi | NNW (330°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 68 | Religious | WLFG Grundy, VA · Full Power | 84.2 mi | NNW (330°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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