You can get 38 free channels in ZIP 28761 (Marion, NC)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 28761 · 3 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 21 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: SSW (206°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SSW (206°), 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 28761
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | PBS | WUNE-TV Linville, NC · Full Power | 26.1 mi | N (8°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | W22FB-D Marion, NC · Translator | 5.7 mi | WSW (257°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | W15DY-D Marion, Etc., NC · Translator | 5.7 mi | WSW (257°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 13 | ABC | WLOS Asheville, NC · Full Power | 48.5 mi | SW (228°) | High VHF RF 13 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 7 | CBS | WSPA-TV Spartanburg, SC · Full Power | 41.9 mi | SSW (211°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 3 | CBS | WBTV Charlotte, NC · Full Power | 46.3 mi | ESE (119°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 11 | CBS | WJHL-TV Johnson City, TN · Full Power | 52.8 mi | NNW (346°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 46 | FOX | WJZY Belmont, NC · Full Power | 48.0 mi | ESE (118°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 21 | FOX | WHNS Greenville, SC · Full Power | 56.0 mi | SW (231°) | UHF RF 17 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 27 | PBS | WUNW Canton, NC · Full Power | 28.9 mi | NW (325°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 33 | PBS | WUNF-TV Asheville, NC · Full Power | 48.5 mi | SW (228°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 29 | PBS | WNTV Greenville, SC · Full Power | 59.0 mi | SSW (209°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 49 | PBS | WRET-TV Spartanburg, SC · Full Power | 59.0 mi | SSW (209°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 62 | CW | WYCW Asheville, NC · Full Power | 41.9 mi | SSW (211°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 55 | MyNetworkTV | WMYT-TV Rock Hill, SC · Full Power | 48.0 mi | ESE (118°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 14 | Independent | WHKY-TV Hickory, NC · Full Power | 28.2 mi | E (94°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W31DI-D Spruce Pine, NC · Translator | 17.2 mi | NW (320°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W26FA-D Marion, NC · Translator | 21.4 mi | E (86°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W34FH-D Marion, Etc., NC · Translator | 21.4 mi | E (86°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W35CO-D Burnsville, NC · Translator | 27.7 mi | NW (308°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 5 | Nbc & Cw (Digital Only) | WCYB-TV Bristol, VA · Full Power | 53.6 mi | NNW (348°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 36 | NBC | WCNC-TV Charlotte, NC · Full Power | 47.7 mi | ESE (120°) | UHF RF 24 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 4 | NBC | WYFF Greenville, SC · Full Power | 56.1 mi | SW (225°) | UHF RF 30 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 39 | FOX | WEMT Greeneville, TN · Full Power | 53.6 mi | NNW (348°) | UHF RF 28 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | W31FJ-D Bat Cave, Etc., NC · Translator | 27.1 mi | SW (227°) | UHF RF 31 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | W07DS-D Burnsville, NC · Translator | 27.7 mi | NW (308°) | High VHF RF 7 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | W33EH-D Black Mountain, NC · Translator | 28.1 mi | WSW (253°) | UHF RF 33 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 19 | ABC | WKPT-TV Kingsport, TN · Full Power | 52.8 mi | NNW (346°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 9 | ABC | WSOC-TV Charlotte, NC · Full Power | 72.7 mi | ESE (114°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 42 | PBS | WTVI Charlotte, NC · Translator | 28.2 mi | E (95°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 16 | Independent | WGGS-TV Greenville, SC · Full Power | 59.1 mi | SSW (209°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 44 | Independent | WAGV Harlan, KY · Full Power | 79.3 mi | N (353°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WASV-LD Asheville, NC · Low Power | 43.6 mi | W (261°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W19FE-D West Asheville, NC · Translator | 43.7 mi | W (261°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W34DX-D West Asheville, NC · Translator | 43.7 mi | W (261°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WAPK-CD Bristol Va/Kingsport, TN · Class A | 52.8 mi | NNW (346°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 18 | CW/MeTV | WCCB Charlotte, NC · Full Power | 72.2 mi | ESE (114°) | UHF RF 18 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 68 | Religious | WLFG Grundy, VA · Full Power | 79.3 mi | N (353°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Marion, NC Free TV Channels (5.4 mi from ZIP 28761 center) · Browse all North Carolina cities & ZIPs.
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