You can get 28 free channels in ZIP 28675 (Sparta, NC)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 28675 · 1 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 9 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: E (95°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing E (95°), 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 28675
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 | W15EF-D Sparta, NC · Translator | 1.2 mi | NE (36°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 12 | NBC | WXII-TV Winston-Salem, NC · Full Power | 43.3 mi | ESE (102°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 26 | PBS | WUNL-TV Winston-Salem, NC · Full Power | 43.4 mi | ESE (102°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 20 | CW | WCWG Lexington, NC · Full Power | 43.3 mi | ESE (102°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 61 | Independent | WLXI Greensboro, NC · Full Power | 43.4 mi | ESE (102°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 44 | Independent | WAGV Harlan, KY · Full Power | 56.8 mi | WNW (293°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W30EF-D Jefferson, NC · Translator | 19.8 mi | W (261°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 5 | Nbc & Cw (Digital Only) | WCYB-TV Bristol, VA · Full Power | 54.1 mi | W (266°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 68 | Religious | WLFG Grundy, VA · Full Power | 56.8 mi | WNW (293°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 11 | CBS | WJHL-TV Johnson City, TN · Full Power | 55.9 mi | W (265°) | High VHF RF 9 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 7 | CBS | WDBJ Roanoke, VA · Full Power | 72.1 mi | NE (48°) | UHF RF 30 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 6 | NBC | WVVA Bluefield, WV · Full Power | 51.8 mi | N (357°) | UHF RF 17 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 10 | NBC | WSLS-TV Roanoke, VA · Full Power | 72.7 mi | NE (48°) | UHF RF 34 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 39 | FOX | WEMT Greeneville, TN · Full Power | 54.1 mi | W (266°) | UHF RF 28 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 17 | PBS | WUNE-TV Linville, NC · Full Power | 49.8 mi | SW (232°) | UHF RF 36 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 15 | PBS | WBRA-TV Roanoke, VA · Full Power | 72.2 mi | NE (48°) | High VHF RF 13 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 40 | Independent | WLFB Bluefield, WV · Full Power | 49.8 mi | N (352°) | UHF RF 25 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 45 | ABC | WXLV-TV Winston-Salem, NC · Full Power | 85.5 mi | ESE (121°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 3 | CBS | WBTV Charlotte, NC · Full Power | 79.0 mi | S (182°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 2 | CBS | WFMY-TV Greensboro, NC · Full Power | 84.6 mi | ESE (121°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 36 | NBC | WCNC-TV Charlotte, NC · Full Power | 80.1 mi | S (181°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 27 | FOX | WFXR Roanoke, VA · Full Power | 72.3 mi | NE (48°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 46 | FOX | WJZY Belmont, NC · Full Power | 79.1 mi | S (181°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 55 | MyNetworkTV | WMYT-TV Rock Hill, SC · Full Power | 79.1 mi | S (181°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 48 | MyNetworkTV | WMYV Greensboro, NC · Full Power | 85.5 mi | ESE (121°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 38 | ION | WPXR-TV Roanoke, VA · Full Power | 72.5 mi | NE (48°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 14 | Independent | WHKY-TV Hickory, NC · Full Power | 60.5 mi | SSW (195°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W30CS-D Zionville, NC · Translator | 35.5 mi | WSW (247°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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