TV Channels in Atkinson, NC
ZIP Code: 28421 • Coordinates: 34.5051°N, 78.1670°W
Channels available
9 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-24 dBm · WUNJ-TV
Reliability
10 / 10
Recommended antenna
Directional 188° S
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 7 dB
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9 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
-31 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
-32 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
-31 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
WSFX-TV
Ch. 26-1 · 720p
-37 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
Court TV Ch. 26-2
Grit Ch. 26-3
ION Ch. 26-4
Confess Ch. 26-7
Dabl Ch. 26-5
Nosey Ch. 26-6
PBS
WUNJ-TV
Ch. 39-1 · 1080i
-24 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
-53 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
WITN-TV
Ch. 07-1 · 1080i
-47 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 07-1
365BLK Ch. 07-6
Heroes & Icons Ch. 07-5
Me-TV Ch. 07-3
Oxygen Ch. 07-7
Start TV Ch. 07-4
ION
WSFX-TV
Ch. 26-1 · 720p
-37 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 26-1
Court TV Ch. 26-2
Grit Ch. 26-3
Confess Ch. 26-7
Dabl Ch. 26-5
Nosey Ch. 26-6
Telemundo
WTWL-LD
Ch. 31-1 · 1080i
-55 dBm
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 | WUNJ-TV WILMINGTON, NC | 39-1 1080i | PBSNorth Carolina ChannelPBS Encore +1 | -24 dBm | Excellent | 195° SSW |
| #2 | WWAY WILMINGTON, NC | 03-1 720p | ABCCBSCW+ +2 | -31 dBm | Excellent | 183° S |
| #3 | WWAY WILMINGTON, NC | 03-1 720p | ABCCBSCW+ +2 | -31 dBm | Excellent | 183° S |
| #4 | WECT WILMINGTON, NC | 06-1 1080i | NBCLaff365BLK +4 | -32 dBm | Excellent | 183° S |
| #5 | WSFX-TV WILMINGTON, NC | 26-1 720p | FOXCourt TVGrit +4 | -37 dBm | Excellent | 183° S |
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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 1 dB across the sample area — minimal variation across this ZIP.
Antenna Recommendation
Directional Antenna
Towers clustered within 8°
Signal Competition
Dominant Tower
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About TV Reception in Atkinson
Atkinson, North Carolina (28421) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WUNJ-TV at -24 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