TV Channels in Tar Heel, NC
ZIP Code: 28392 • Coordinates: 34.7347°N, 78.7954°W
Channels available
10 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-36 dBm · WFXB
Recommended antenna
Wide-beam 154° SSE
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 2 dB
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10 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
WWAY
Ch. 03-1 · 720p
-38 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 03-2
CW+ Ch. 03-3
ION Plus Ch. 03-4
Start TV Ch. 03-5
NBC
WECT
Ch. 06-1 · 1080i
-39 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
Laff Ch. 06-4
365BLK Ch. 06-3
Bounce TV Ch. 06-2
ION Mystery Ch. 06-5
Oxygen Ch. 06-7
True Crime Network Ch. 06-6
CBS
WWAY
Ch. 03-1 · 720p
-38 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 03-1
CW+ Ch. 03-3
ION Plus Ch. 03-4
Start TV Ch. 03-5
FOX
WFXB
Ch. 43-1 · 720p
-36 dBm
+ 8 more
Also on this station:
COZI TV Ch. 43-7
Heroes & Icons Ch. 43-5
Me-TV Ch. 43-4
Me-TV Toons Ch. 43-9
QVC Ch. 43-2
Start TV Ch. 43-3
Story Television Ch. 43-8
True Crime Network Ch. 43-6
PBS
WUNJ-TV
Ch. 39-1 · 1080i
-39 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
North Carolina Channel Ch. 39-4
PBS Encore Ch. 39-3
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 39-2
CW
WPDE-TV
Ch. 15-1 · 720p
-39 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 15-1
Charge! Ch. 21-2
Comet TV Ch. 15-3
The Nest Ch. 21-3
Weather Ch. 15-4
MyN
WBTW
Ch. 13-01 · 1080i
-42 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 13-01
Antenna TV Ch. 13-02
ION Ch. 13-03
ION Mystery Ch. 13-04
ROAR Ch. 21-1
ION
WBTW
Ch. 13-01 · 1080i
-42 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 13-01
Antenna TV Ch. 13-02
MyN Ch. 13-02
ION Mystery Ch. 13-04
ROAR Ch. 21-1
Telemundo
WRTD-CD
Ch. 50-1 · 720p
-67 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
WUVC-DT
Ch. 40-5 · 480i (w)
-70 dBm
+ 7 more
Also on this station:
Laff Ch. 40-5
Confess Ch. 40-3
GET Ch. 40-4
Infomercials Ch. 40-8
MovieSphere Gold Ch. 40-7
Quest Ch. 40-6
UniMás Ch. 40-2
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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 | WFXB MYRTLE BEACH, SC | 43-1 720p | FOXCOZI TVHeroes & Icons +6 | -36 dBm | Excellent | 210° SSW |
| #2 | WWAY WILMINGTON, NC | 03-1 720p | ABCCBSCW+ +2 | -38 dBm | Excellent | 140° SE |
| #3 | WWAY WILMINGTON, NC | 03-1 720p | ABCCBSCW+ +2 | -38 dBm | Excellent | 140° SE |
| #4 | WUNJ-TV WILMINGTON, NC | 39-1 1080i | PBSNorth Carolina ChannelPBS Encore +1 | -39 dBm | Excellent | 131° SE |
| #5 | WECT WILMINGTON, NC | 06-1 1080i | NBCLaff365BLK +4 | -39 dBm | Excellent | 140° SE |
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How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers Reception Analysis
Reliability Score
8 / 10
Signal varies 7 dB across the sample area — moderate variation; check the map for your block.
Antenna Recommendation
Wide-Beam Directional
Towers within 56° arc
Signal Competition
Contested
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About TV Reception in Tar Heel
Tar Heel, North Carolina (28392) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WFXB at -36 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