TV Channels in Hampstead, NC
ZIP Code: 28443 • Coordinates: 34.4812°N, 77.6928°W
Channels available
8 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-26 dBm · WPXU-TV
Reliability
10 / 10
Recommended antenna
Rotator 146° SE
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 12 dB
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8 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
WSFX-TV
Ch. 26-1 · 720p
-43 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
-42 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
Not Available
MyN
WITN-TV
Ch. 07-1 · 1080i
-45 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
WPXU-TV
Ch. 35-2 · 480i (w)
-26 dBm
+ 8 more
Also on this station:
Court TV Ch. 35-2
Grit Ch. 35-3
Laff Ch. 35-4
Busted Ch. 35-6
Game Show Central Ch. 35-7
HSN Ch. 35-8
ION Plus Ch. 35-5
QVC Ch. 35-9
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 | WPXU-TV JACKSONVILLE, NC | 35-2 480i (w) | Court TVGritION +6 | -26 dBm | Excellent | 85° E |
| #2 | WWAY WILMINGTON, NC | 03-1 720p | ABCCBSCW+ +2 | -38 dBm | Excellent | 230° SW |
| #3 | WWAY WILMINGTON, NC | 03-1 720p | ABCCBSCW+ +2 | -38 dBm | Excellent | 230° SW |
| #4 | WECT WILMINGTON, NC | 06-1 1080i | NBCLaff365BLK +4 | -39 dBm | Excellent | 230° SW |
| #5 | WUNJ-TV WILMINGTON, NC | 39-1 1080i | PBSNorth Carolina ChannelPBS Encore +1 | -42 dBm | Excellent | 250° WSW |
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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
Rotator Recommended
Towers spread 104° - rotator recommended
Signal Competition
Dominant Tower
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About TV Reception in Hampstead
Hampstead, North Carolina (28443) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WPXU-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