TV Channels in Wanchese, NC
ZIP Code: 27981 • Coordinates: 35.8529°N, 75.6374°W
Channels available
1 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-20 dBm · W17CT-D
Recommended antenna
Directional 321° NW
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 0 dB
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1 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
Not Available
NBC
Not Available
CBS
Not Available
FOX
Not Available
PBS
WUND-TV
Ch. 02-1 · 1080i
-59 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
North Carolina Channel Ch. 02-4
PBS Encore Ch. 02-3
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 02-2
CW
Not Available
MyN
Not Available
ION
Not Available
Telemundo
Not Available
Univision
Not Available
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Showing ABC coverage and towers
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 | W17CT-D MANTEO, NC | 17-1 720p | America's VoiceOne America Plus | -20 dBm | Excellent | 321° NW |
| #2 | W22EN-D MANTEO, NC | 22-2 480i (w) | ACE TVFun Roads | -20 dBm | Excellent | 321° NW |
| #3 | W24EC-D MANTEO, NC | 24-2 480i (w) | HSNWeatherNation | -21 dBm | Excellent | 321° NW |
| #4 | W26EY-D MANTEO, NC | 26-1 720p | Tourist Info | -21 dBm | Excellent | 321° NW |
| #5 | W28CJ-D MANTEO, NC | 28-2 480i (w) | Biz TVRight Now TV | -21 dBm | Excellent | 321° NW |
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How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers Reception Analysis
Reliability Score
7 / 10
Signal varies 18 dB across the sample area — significant address-level variation expected. Check the map.
Antenna Recommendation
Directional Antenna
Towers clustered within 0°
Signal Competition
Contested
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About TV Reception in Wanchese
Wanchese, North Carolina (27981) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from W17CT-D at -20 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