TV Channels in Winston Salem, NC
ZIP Code: 27127 • Coordinates: 36.0207°N, 80.2798°W
Channels available
10 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-31 dBm · WXLV-TV
Reliability
10 / 10
Recommended antenna
Rotator 119° ESE
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 0 dB
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10 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
-31 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
-39 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
-32 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
-38 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
WUNL-TV
Ch. 26-1 · 1080i
-70 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
North Carolina Channel Ch. 26-4
PBS Encore Ch. 26-3
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 26-2
TCT Ch. 43-1
CW
WJZY
Ch. 46-1 · 720p
-38 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
-31 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
-38 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
-74 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
WTNC-LD
Ch. 40-5 · 480i (w)
-96 dBm
+ 7 more
Also on this station:
Laff Ch. 40-5
Confess Ch. 40-3
GET Ch. 40-4
Infomercials Ch. 40-8
MovieSphere Gold Ch. 40-7
Quest Ch. 40-6
UniMás Ch. 40-2
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Signal strength · dBm >-30 Excellent → Poor <-70
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Stations ranked by received power at the ZIP centroid
Top 5 Strongest Signals
| Rank | Station | Channel | Networks | Signal | Quality | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | WXLV-TV WINSTON-SALEM, NC | 45-1 720p | ABCMyNCharge! +2 | -31 dBm | Excellent | 112° ESE |
| #2 | WXLV-TV WINSTON-SALEM, NC | 45-1 720p | ABCMyNCharge! +2 | -31 dBm | Excellent | 112° ESE |
| #3 | WFMY-TV GREENSBORO, NC | 02-1 1080i | CBS365BLKHSN +5 | -32 dBm | Excellent | 113° ESE |
| #4 | WMYV GREENSBORO, NC | 45-20 nan | GameLoopPickleball TVROXi +1 | -32 dBm | Excellent | 112° ESE |
| #5 | WBTV CHARLOTTE, NC | 03-1 1080i | CBS365BLKBounce TV +3 | -38 dBm | Excellent | 229° SW |
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How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers Reception Analysis
Reliability Score
10 / 10
Signal varies 0 dB across the sample area — minimal variation across this ZIP.
Antenna Recommendation
Rotator Recommended
Towers spread 110° - rotator recommended
Signal Competition
Contested
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About TV Reception in Winston Salem
Winston Salem, North Carolina (27127) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WXLV-TV at -31 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