ZIP 27040 36.1693° N  80.3930° W

TV Channels in Pfafftown, NC

ZIP Code: 27040 • Coordinates: 36.1693°N, 80.3930°W

Channels available
9 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-48 dBm · WJZY
Reliability
7 / 10
Signal varies 22 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Directional 218° SW
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 0 dB
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Major Network Coverage

9 of 10 networks reach this ZIP

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
-55 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
WCNC-TV
Ch. 36-1 · 1080i
-49 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
Court TV Ch. 36-3
Laff Ch. 64-2
Quest Ch. 36-4
The Nest Ch. 36-5
True Crime Network Ch. 36-2
CBS
WFMY-TV
Ch. 02-1 · 1080i
-54 dBm
+ 7 more
Also on this station:
365BLK Ch. 02-5
HSN Ch. 02-8
ION Mystery Ch. 02-3
Outlaw Ch. 02-6
QVC Ch. 02-7
Quest Ch. 02-4
True Crime Network Ch. 02-2
FOX
WJZY
Ch. 46-1 · 720p
-48 dBm
+ 7 more
Also on this station:
Antenna TV Ch. 46-7
CW Ch. 55-1
Grit Ch. 46-4
ION Ch. 46-6
Charge! Ch. 46-3
Rewind TV Ch. 46-8
Shop LC Ch. 46-5
PBS
WUNC-TV
Ch. 04-1 · 1080i
-57 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
North Carolina Channel Ch. 04-4
PBS Encore Ch. 04-3
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 04-2
TCT Ch. 30-1
CW
WJZY
Ch. 46-1 · 720p
-48 dBm
+ 7 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 46-1
Antenna TV Ch. 46-7
Grit Ch. 46-4
ION Ch. 46-6
Charge! Ch. 46-3
Rewind TV Ch. 46-8
Shop LC Ch. 46-5
MyN
WXLV-TV
Ch. 45-1 · 720p
-55 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 45-1
Charge! Ch. 45-3
ROAR Ch. 45-2
The Nest Ch. 45-4
ION
WJZY
Ch. 46-1 · 720p
-48 dBm
+ 7 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 46-1
Antenna TV Ch. 46-7
CW Ch. 55-1
Grit Ch. 46-4
Charge! Ch. 46-3
Rewind TV Ch. 46-8
Shop LC Ch. 46-5
Telemundo
WSOC-TV
Ch. 09-1 · 720p
-68 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 09-1
Comet TV Ch. 09-04
GET Ch. 09-03
ION Mystery Ch. 64-3
Univision
Not Available
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Coverage Map

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Showing ABC coverage and towers
Signal strength · dBm
>-30 Excellent → Poor <-70
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Top 5 Strongest Signals

Stations ranked by received power at the ZIP centroid · map shows full variation
Rank Station Channel Networks Signal Quality Bearing
#1
WJZY
BELMONT, NC
 46-1 720p
FOXAntenna TVCW +5
-48 dBm Excellent 218° SW
#2
WJZY
BELMONT, NC
 46-1 720p
FOXAntenna TVCW +5
-48 dBm Excellent 218° SW
#3
WJZY
BELMONT, NC
 46-1 720p
FOXAntenna TVCW +5
-48 dBm Excellent 218° SW
#4
WMYT-TV
 25 Other -48 dBm Excellent 218° SW
#5
WCNC-TV
CHARLOTTE, NC
 36-1 1080i
NBCCourt TVLaff +3
-49 dBm Excellent 218° SW
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Reception Analysis

How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers
Reliability Score
7 / 10

Signal varies 22 dB across the sample area — significant address-level variation expected. Check the map.

Antenna Recommendation
Directional Antenna
Point 218° · SW · Spread 0°

Towers clustered within 0°

Signal Competition
Contested
Top 2 signals within 0 dB
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About TV Reception in Pfafftown

Pfafftown, North Carolina (27040) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WJZY at -48 dBm, rated as "Excellent" 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