TV Channels in Roanoke Rapids, NC
ZIP Code: 27870 • Coordinates: 36.4252°N, 77.6951°W
Channels available
9 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-43 dBm · WUNK-TV
Reliability
10 / 10
Recommended antenna
Wide-beam 97° E
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 6 dB
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9 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
WVEC
Ch. 13-1 · 720p
-51 dBm
+ 7 more
Also on this station:
365BLK Ch. 13-5
Me-TV Ch. 13-3
Outlaw Ch. 13-6
Quest Ch. 13-4
Shop LC Ch. 13-8
True Crime Network Ch. 13-2
Weather Ch. 13-7
NBC
WRAL-TV
Ch. 05-1 · 1080i
-65 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
COZI TV Ch. 05-2
ION Mystery Ch. 05-4
News Ch. 34-1
Start TV Ch. 05-3
CBS
WTKR
Ch. 03-1 · 1080i
-49 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Court TV Ch. 03-2
Bounce TV Ch. 03-3
HSN Ch. 03-4
QVC Ch. 03-5
FOX
WRAZ
Ch. 50-1 · 720p
-65 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Telemundo Ch. 54-1
Dabl Ch. 50-3
Heroes & Icons Ch. 50-4
Me-TV Ch. 50-2
PBS
WUNK-TV
Ch. 25-11 · 1080p
-43 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Audio Ch. 25-20
North Carolina Channel Ch. 25-14
PBS Encore Ch. 25-13
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 25-12
CW
WLFL
Ch. 22-1 · 720p
-65 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
MyN Ch. 28-1
ROAR Ch. 22-3
The Nest Ch. 22-2
MyN
WTVZ-TV
Ch. 33-1 · 720p
-49 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Charge! Ch. 33-2
Comet TV Ch. 33-3
ROAR Ch. 33-4
ION
WPXV-TV
Ch. 49-1 · 720p
-52 dBm
+ 7 more
Also on this station:
Laff Ch. 49-2
Busted Ch. 49-5
Game Show Central Ch. 49-6
HSN Ch. 49-8
ION Mystery Ch. 49-3
ION Plus Ch. 49-4
QVC Ch. 49-7
Telemundo
WRTD-CD
Ch. 50-1 · 720p
-65 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 50-1
Dabl Ch. 50-3
Heroes & Icons Ch. 50-4
Me-TV Ch. 50-2
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
Top 5 Strongest Signals
| Rank | Station | Channel | Networks | Signal | Quality | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | WUNK-TV GREENVILLE, NC | 25-11 1080p | PBSAudioNorth Carolina Channel +2 | -43 dBm | Excellent | 175° S |
| #2 | WTKR NORFOLK, VA | 03-1 1080i | CBSCourt TVBounce TV +2 | -49 dBm | Excellent | 68° ENE |
| #3 | WHRO-TV HAMPTON-NORFOLK, VA | 15-1 1080i | PBSCreateFirst Nations Experience +2 | -49 dBm | Excellent | 68° ENE |
| #4 | WTVZ-TV NORFOLK, VA | 33-1 720p | MyNCharge!Comet TV +1 | -49 dBm | Excellent | 68° ENE |
| #5 | WTPC-TV VIRGINIA BEACH, VA | 21-4 480i | InfomercialsMerit TVPositiv +2 | -49 dBm | Excellent | 68° ENE |
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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 1 dB across the sample area — minimal variation across this ZIP.
Antenna Recommendation
Wide-Beam Directional
Towers within 78° arc
Signal Competition
Dominant Tower
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About TV Reception in Roanoke Rapids
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina (27870) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WUNK-TV at -43 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