You can get 28 free channels in ZIP 28668 (Sparta, NC)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 28668 · 5 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
5 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: ESE (105°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing ESE (105°), 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 28668
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 | NBC | WXII-TV Winston-Salem, NC · Full Power | 33.6 mi | E (96°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 26 | PBS | WUNL-TV Winston-Salem, NC · Full Power | 33.7 mi | E (96°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 20 | CW | WCWG Lexington, NC · Full Power | 33.6 mi | E (96°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 61 | Independent | WLXI Greensboro, NC · Full Power | 33.7 mi | E (96°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | W15EF-D Sparta, NC · Translator | 10.6 mi | NW (309°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 17 | PBS | WUNE-TV Linville, NC · Full Power | 54.3 mi | WSW (243°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W30EF-D Jefferson, NC · Translator | 28.6 mi | W (275°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 11 | CBS | WJHL-TV Johnson City, TN · Full Power | 64.6 mi | W (271°) | High VHF RF 9 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 7 | CBS | WDBJ Roanoke, VA · Full Power | 69.9 mi | NE (40°) | UHF RF 30 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 6 | NBC | WVVA Bluefield, WV · Full Power | 58.6 mi | N (349°) | UHF RF 17 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 15 | PBS | WBRA-TV Roanoke, VA · Full Power | 70.0 mi | NE (40°) | High VHF RF 13 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 40 | Independent | WLFB Bluefield, WV · Full Power | 57.1 mi | NNW (344°) | UHF RF 25 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 44 | Independent | WAGV Harlan, KY · Full Power | 67.3 mi | WNW (295°) | UHF RF 14 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 5 | Nbc & Cw (Digital Only) | WCYB-TV Bristol, VA · Full Power | 63.0 mi | W (272°) | UHF RF 35 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 68 | Religious | WLFG Grundy, VA · Full Power | 67.3 mi | WNW (295°) | UHF RF 14 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 45 | ABC | WXLV-TV Winston-Salem, NC · Full Power | 74.9 mi | ESE (121°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 13 | ABC | WSET-TV Lynchburg, VA · Full Power | 96.3 mi | NE (50°) | High VHF RF 7 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 2 | CBS | WFMY-TV Greensboro, NC · Full Power | 74.0 mi | ESE (121°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 3 | CBS | WBTV Charlotte, NC · Full Power | 74.2 mi | S (189°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 10 | NBC | WSLS-TV Roanoke, VA · Full Power | 70.5 mi | NE (40°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 36 | NBC | WCNC-TV Charlotte, NC · Full Power | 75.2 mi | S (188°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 39 | FOX | WEMT Greeneville, TN · Full Power | 63.0 mi | W (272°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 27 | FOX | WFXR Roanoke, VA · Full Power | 70.1 mi | NE (40°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 46 | FOX | WJZY Belmont, NC · Full Power | 74.0 mi | S (188°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 8 | FOX | WGHP High Point, NC · Full Power | 76.1 mi | ESE (123°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 55 | MyNetworkTV | WMYT-TV Rock Hill, SC · Full Power | 74.0 mi | S (188°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 48 | MyNetworkTV | WMYV Greensboro, NC · Full Power | 74.9 mi | ESE (121°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 14 | Independent | WHKY-TV Hickory, NC · Full Power | 58.2 mi | SSW (205°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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