You can get 33 free channels in ZIP 28650 (Maiden, NC)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 28650 · 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: SSE (163°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SSE (163°), 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 28650
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 | 14.4 mi | S (186°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 36 | NBC | WCNC-TV Charlotte, NC · Full Power | 15.5 mi | S (183°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 46 | FOX | WJZY Belmont, NC · Full Power | 14.4 mi | S (179°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 55 | MyNetworkTV | WMYT-TV Rock Hill, SC · Full Power | 14.4 mi | S (179°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 14 | Independent | WHKY-TV Hickory, NC · Full Power | 15.2 mi | WNW (293°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WGTB-CD Charlotte, NC · Class A | 14.4 mi | S (179°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 9 | ABC | WSOC-TV Charlotte, NC · Full Power | 32.4 mi | SE (131°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 42 | PBS | WTVI Charlotte, NC · Full Power | 32.6 mi | SE (127°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 58 | PBS | WUNG-TV Concord, NC · Full Power | 34.2 mi | ESE (115°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 17 | PBS | WUNE-TV Linville, NC · Full Power | 51.2 mi | NW (312°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 64 | Independent | WAXN-TV Kannapolis, NC · Full Power | 32.4 mi | SE (131°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 18 | CW/MeTV | WCCB Charlotte, NC · Full Power | 31.8 mi | SE (131°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 7 | CBS | WSPA-TV Spartanburg, SC · Full Power | 69.6 mi | WSW (247°) | High VHF RF 11 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 12 | NBC | WXII-TV Winston-Salem, NC · Full Power | 70.8 mi | NE (38°) | UHF RF 16 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 26 | PBS | WUNL-TV Winston-Salem, NC · Full Power | 70.9 mi | NE (38°) | UHF RF 33 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 62 | CW | WYCW Asheville, NC · Full Power | 69.6 mi | WSW (247°) | High VHF RF 11 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 20 | CW | WCWG Lexington, NC · Full Power | 70.8 mi | NE (38°) | UHF RF 16 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 61 | Independent | WLXI Greensboro, NC · Full Power | 70.9 mi | NE (38°) | UHF RF 33 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 45 | ABC | WXLV-TV Winston-Salem, NC · Full Power | 77.6 mi | ENE (74°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 13 | ABC | WLOS Asheville, NC · Full Power | 82.0 mi | WSW (253°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 2 | CBS | WFMY-TV Greensboro, NC · Full Power | 76.8 mi | ENE (74°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 11 | CBS | WJHL-TV Johnson City, TN · Full Power | 80.8 mi | NW (318°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 4 | NBC | WYFF Greenville, SC · Full Power | 87.6 mi | WSW (249°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 8 | FOX | WGHP High Point, NC · Full Power | 75.8 mi | ENE (77°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 30 | PBS | WNSC-TV Rock Hill, SC · Full Power | 51.2 mi | S (171°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 33 | PBS | WUNF-TV Asheville, NC · Full Power | 82.0 mi | WSW (253°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 29 | PBS | WNTV Greenville, SC · Full Power | 83.0 mi | WSW (239°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 49 | PBS | WRET-TV Spartanburg, SC · Full Power | 83.0 mi | WSW (239°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 48 | MyNetworkTV | WMYV Greensboro, NC · Full Power | 77.6 mi | ENE (74°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W26FA-D Marion, NC · Translator | 22.7 mi | WNW (295°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WDMC-LD Charlotte, NC · Low Power | 34.5 mi | SE (130°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W05DM-D Charlotte, NC · Low Power | 40.3 mi | E (87°) | Low VHF RF 5 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 5 | Nbc & Cw (Digital Only) | WCYB-TV Bristol, VA · Full Power | 80.6 mi | NW (319°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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