ZIP 28212 35.1877° N  80.7446° W

TV Channels in Charlotte, NC

ZIP Code: 28212 • Coordinates: 35.1877°N, 80.7446°W

Channels available
9 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-26 dBm · WHKY-TV
Reliability
8 / 10
Signal varies 7 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Rotator 323° NW
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 4 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
WOLO-TV
Ch. 25-1 · 720p
-50 dBm
+ 8 more
Also on this station:
Dabl Ch. 25-6
HSN Ch. 25-8
Heroes & Icons Ch. 25-5
Me-TV Ch. 25-4
Me-TV Toons Ch. 25-9
QVC Ch. 25-3
Start TV Ch. 25-2
Story Television Ch. 25-7
NBC
WCNC-TV
Ch. 36-1 · 1080i
-42 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
WBTV
Ch. 03-1 · 1080i
-30 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
365BLK Ch. 03-3
Bounce TV Ch. 03-2
ION Plus Ch. 03-4
Independent Ch. 64-1
Oxygen Ch. 03-5
FOX
WJZY
Ch. 46-1 · 720p
-45 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
WUNG-TV
Ch. 58-1 · 1080i
-30 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
North Carolina Channel Ch. 58-4
PBS Encore Ch. 58-3
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 58-2
CW
WJZY
Ch. 46-1 · 720p
-45 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
-52 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
-45 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
-50 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
WHKY-TV
 14 Other -26 dBm Excellent 311° NW
#2
WUNG-TV
CONCORD, NC
 58-1 1080i
PBSNorth Carolina ChannelPBS Encore +1
-30 dBm Excellent 33° NNE
#3
WBTV
CHARLOTTE, NC
 03-1 1080i
CBS365BLKBounce TV +3
-30 dBm Excellent 296° WNW
#4
WNSC-TV
ROCK HILL, SC
 30-1 1080i
PBSCreatePBS Encore +2
-32 dBm Excellent 213° SSW
#5
WCEE-LD
CHARLOTTE, NC
 16-3 720p
Estrella TVQuiero MusicaQuiero TV
-34 dBm Excellent 36° NE
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Reception Analysis

How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers
Reliability Score
8 / 10

Signal varies 7 dB across the sample area — moderate variation; check the map for your block.

Antenna Recommendation
Rotator Recommended
Point 323° · NW · Spread 111°

Towers spread 111° - rotator recommended

Signal Competition
Contested
Top 2 signals within 4 dB
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About TV Reception in Charlotte

Charlotte, North Carolina (28212) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WHKY-TV at -26 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