ZIP 28213 35.2862° N 80.7352° W

TV Channels in Charlotte, NC

ZIP Code: 28213 • Coordinates: 35.2862°N, 80.7352°W

Channels available

9 / 10 networks

Strongest signal

-13 dBm · WHKY-TV

Reliability

7 / 10

Signal varies 245 dB · see map ↓

Recommended antenna

Attenuator

Towers in range

5 Top 2 within 12 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

WSOC-TV

Ch. 09-1 · 720p

-46 dBm

+ 4 more

Also on this station:

Telemundo Ch. 09-2

Comet TV Ch. 09-04

GET Ch. 09-03

ION Mystery Ch. 64-3

NBC

WCNC-TV

Ch. 36-1 · 1080i

-48 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

-51 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

WTVI

Ch. 42-1 · 1080i

-25 dBm

WJZY

Ch. 46-1 · 720p

-51 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

-49 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

-51 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

-46 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	-13 dBm	Excellent	304° NW
#2	WTVI CHARLOTTE, NC	42-1 1080i	PBS	-25 dBm	Excellent	88° E
#3	WUNG-TV CONCORD, NC	58-1 1080i	PBSNorth Carolina ChannelPBS Encore +1	-26 dBm	Excellent	55° NE
#4	WBTV CHARLOTTE, NC	03-1 1080i	CBS365BLKBounce TV +3	-30 dBm	Excellent	282° WNW
#5	WCEE-LD CHARLOTTE, NC	16-3 720p	Estrella TVQuiero MusicaQuiero TV	-30 dBm	Excellent	131° SE

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Reception Analysis

How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers

Reliability Score

7 / 10

Signal varies 245 dB across the sample area — significant address-level variation expected. Check the map.

Antenna Recommendation

Attenuator

Signal is extremely strong (-13 dBm). Standard antennas may overload your TV. Try inserting a simple metal paperclip into the antenna port first. If that fails, use a Variable Attenuator.

Signal Competition

Dominant Tower

#1 leads by 12 dB

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About TV Reception in Charlotte

Charlotte, North Carolina (28213) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WHKY-TV at -13 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