TV Channels in Ararat, NC
ZIP Code: 27007 • Coordinates: 36.3897°N, 80.5885°W
Channels available
8 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-55 dBm · WBRA-TV
Recommended antenna
Directional 57° ENE
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 6 dB
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8 of 10 networks reach this ZIP Major Network Coverage
Signal values are sampled near the ZIP centroid. Reception at your specific address can vary, especially in hilly areas — check the coverage map for your block.
ABC
WXLV-TV
Ch. 45-1 · 720p
-77 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
MyN Ch. 48-1
Charge! Ch. 45-3
ROAR Ch. 45-2
The Nest Ch. 45-4
NBC
WXII-TV
Ch. 12-1 · 1080i
-62 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
CW Ch. 20-1
Dabl Ch. 20-4
Me-TV Ch. 12-2
QVC2 Ch. 12-4
Story Television Ch. 12-3
CBS
WDBJ
Ch. 07-1 · 1080i
-63 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
MyN Ch. 24-1
365BLK Ch. 07-2
Dabl Ch. 24-4
Heroes & Icons Ch. 07-3
True Crime Network Ch. 07-4
FOX
WFXR
Ch. 27-1 · 720p
-64 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
Antenna TV Ch. 27-4
Bounce TV Ch. 27-3
PBS
WBRA-TV
Ch. 15-1 · 1080i
-55 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
Create Ch. 15-4
Educational Ch. 15-5
PBS Encore Ch. 15-2
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 15-3
World Channel Ch. 15-2
CW
WXII-TV
Ch. 12-1 · 1080i
-62 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 12-1
Dabl Ch. 20-4
Me-TV Ch. 12-2
QVC2 Ch. 12-4
Story Television Ch. 12-3
MyN
WDBJ
Ch. 07-1 · 1080i
-63 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 07-1
365BLK Ch. 07-2
Dabl Ch. 24-4
Heroes & Icons Ch. 07-3
True Crime Network Ch. 07-4
ION
WPXR-TV
Ch. 38-2 · 480i (w)
-65 dBm
+ 8 more
Also on this station:
Court TV Ch. 38-2
Laff Ch. 38-3
Busted Ch. 38-6
Game Show Central Ch. 38-7
HSN Ch. 38-8
ION Mystery Ch. 38-4
ION Plus Ch. 38-5
QVC Ch. 38-9
Telemundo
Not Available
Univision
Not Available
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Signal strength · dBm >-30 Excellent → Poor <-70
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Stations ranked by received power at the ZIP centroid
· map shows full variation Top 5 Strongest Signals
| Rank | Station | Channel | Networks | Signal | Quality | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | WBRA-TV ROANOKE, VA | 15-1 1080i | PBSCreateEducational +3 | -55 dBm | Good | 23° NNE |
| #2 | WBRA-TV ROANOKE, VA | 15-1 1080i | PBSCreateEducational +3 | -61 dBm | Good | 23° NNE |
| #3 | WXII-TV WINSTON-SALEM, NC | 12-1 1080i | NBCCWDabl +3 | -62 dBm | Good | 95° E |
| #4 | WXII-TV WINSTON-SALEM, NC | 12-1 1080i | NBCCWDabl +3 | -62 dBm | Good | 95° E |
| #5 | WCWG | 16 | Other | -62 dBm | Good | 95° E |
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How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers Reception Analysis
Reliability Score
6 / 10
Signal varies 23 dB across the sample area — significant address-level variation expected. Check the map.
Antenna Recommendation
Directional Antenna
Towers clustered within 38°
Signal Competition
Dominant Tower
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About TV Reception in Ararat
Ararat, North Carolina (27007) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WBRA-TV at -55 dBm, rated as "Good" quality.
For best reception, we recommend using an outdoor antenna mounted as high as possible. Indoor antennas may work for "Excellent" and "Good" rated signals.
Signal Quality Guide
- Excellent −50 dBm and stronger Indoor antenna should work
- Good −65 to −50 dBm Indoor antenna in good conditions
- Fair −75 to −65 dBm Outdoor antenna recommended
- Poor −85 to −75 dBm High-gain outdoor antenna required
- No Signal below −85 dBm Below ATSC threshold — reception unlikely