TV Channels in Poplar Branch, NC
ZIP Code: 27965 • Coordinates: 36.2924°N, 75.9329°W
Channels available
8 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-45 dBm · WAVY-TV
Reliability
10 / 10
Recommended antenna
Directional 317° NW
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 0 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
WVEC
Ch. 13-1 · 720p
-46 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
WAVY-TV
Ch. 10-1 · 1080i
-45 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Defy TV Ch. 10-4
GET Ch. 10-3
The Nest Ch. 10-2
CBS
WTKR
Ch. 03-1 · 1080i
-47 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
WVBT
Ch. 43-1 · 720p
-45 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
CW Ch. 43-2
COZI TV Ch. 43-4
Rewind TV Ch. 43-3
PBS
WHRO-TV
Ch. 15-1 · 1080i
-47 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Create Ch. 15-4
First Nations Experience Ch. 15-5
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 15-3
World Channel Ch. 15-2
CW
WVBT
Ch. 43-1 · 720p
-45 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 43-1
COZI TV Ch. 43-4
Rewind TV Ch. 43-3
MyN
WTVZ-TV
Ch. 33-1 · 720p
-47 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
-47 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
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
Top 5 Strongest Signals
| Rank | Station | Channel | Networks | Signal | Quality | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | WAVY-TV PORTSMOUTH, VA | 10-1 1080i | NBCDefy TVGET +1 | -45 dBm | Excellent | 319° NW |
| #2 | WVBT VIRGINIA BEACH, VA | 43-1 720p | FOXCWCOZI TV +1 | -45 dBm | Excellent | 319° NW |
| #3 | WVBT VIRGINIA BEACH, VA | 43-1 720p | FOXCWCOZI TV +1 | -45 dBm | Excellent | 319° NW |
| #4 | WTPC-TV VIRGINIA BEACH, VA | 21-4 480i | InfomercialsMerit TVPositiv +2 | -45 dBm | Excellent | 319° NW |
| #5 | WSKY-TV MANTEO, NC | 04-4 480i (w) | BUZZRCatchy ComedyIndependent +4 | -45 dBm | Excellent | 308° NW |
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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 2 dB across the sample area — minimal variation across this ZIP.
Antenna Recommendation
Directional Antenna
Towers clustered within 9°
Signal Competition
Contested
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About TV Reception in Poplar Branch
Poplar Branch, North Carolina (27965) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WAVY-TV at -45 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