You can get 29 free channels in ZIP 28629 (West Jefferson, NC)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 28629 · 1 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 12 Strong/Moderate channels. An attic or 2nd-floor window antenna will lock in way more channels than a basic flat panel.
🧭 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 (345°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NNW (345°), 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 28629
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| – | Local / LPTV | W30EF-D Jefferson, NC · Translator | 10.7 mi | NW (318°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 11 | CBS | WJHL-TV Johnson City, TN · Full Power | 43.7 mi | W (278°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 12 | NBC | WXII-TV Winston-Salem, NC · Full Power | 54.9 mi | E (88°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 17 | PBS | WUNE-TV Linville, NC · Full Power | 33.3 mi | SW (234°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 26 | PBS | WUNL-TV Winston-Salem, NC · Full Power | 55.0 mi | E (88°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 20 | CW | WCWG Lexington, NC · Full Power | 54.9 mi | E (88°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 44 | Independent | WAGV Harlan, KY · Full Power | 52.0 mi | NW (310°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 61 | Independent | WLXI Greensboro, NC · Full Power | 55.0 mi | E (88°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W30CS-D Zionville, NC · Translator | 20.4 mi | W (261°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W27EK-D Boone, NC · Translator | 20.8 mi | WSW (248°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 5 | Nbc & Cw (Digital Only) | WCYB-TV Bristol, VA · Full Power | 42.2 mi | W (280°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 68 | Religious | WLFG Grundy, VA · Full Power | 52.0 mi | NW (310°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 19 | ABC | WKPT-TV Kingsport, TN · Full Power | 43.7 mi | W (278°) | UHF RF 32 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 3 | CBS | WBTV Charlotte, NC · Full Power | 68.6 mi | S (172°) | UHF RF 23 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 36 | NBC | WCNC-TV Charlotte, NC · Full Power | 69.9 mi | S (171°) | UHF RF 24 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 39 | FOX | WEMT Greeneville, TN · Full Power | 42.2 mi | W (280°) | UHF RF 28 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 46 | FOX | WJZY Belmont, NC · Full Power | 69.0 mi | S (170°) | UHF RF 25 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 55 | MyNetworkTV | WMYT-TV Rock Hill, SC · Full Power | 69.0 mi | S (170°) | UHF RF 25 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 14 | Independent | WHKY-TV Hickory, NC · Full Power | 47.7 mi | S (183°) | UHF RF 14 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 13 | ABC | WLOS Asheville, NC · Full Power | 102.4 mi | SW (221°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 7 | CBS | WDBJ Roanoke, VA · Full Power | 88.7 mi | NE (48°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 7 | CBS | WSPA-TV Spartanburg, SC · Full Power | 96.7 mi | SSW (213°) | High VHF RF 11 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 6 | NBC | WVVA Bluefield, WV · Full Power | 63.5 mi | N (9°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 10 | NBC | WSLS-TV Roanoke, VA · Full Power | 89.3 mi | NE (48°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 15 | PBS | WBRA-TV Roanoke, VA · Full Power | 88.8 mi | NE (48°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 62 | CW | WYCW Asheville, NC · Full Power | 96.7 mi | SSW (213°) | High VHF RF 11 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 40 | Independent | WLFB Bluefield, WV · Full Power | 60.6 mi | N (5°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WAPW-CD Abingdon, Etc., VA · Class A | 39.6 mi | NNW (345°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WAPK-CD Bristol Va/Kingsport, TN · Class A | 43.7 mi | W (278°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: West Jefferson, NC Free TV Channels (7.7 mi from ZIP 28629 center) · Browse all North Carolina cities & ZIPs.
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