ZIP 28531 34.6980° N  76.5555° W

TV Channels in Harkers Island, NC

ZIP Code: 28531 • Coordinates: 34.6980°N, 76.5555°W

Channels available
7 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-42 dBm · W18EV-D
Reliability
10 / 10
Recommended antenna
Directional 285° WNW
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 6 dB
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Major Network Coverage

7 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
WCTI-TV
Ch. 12-1 · 720p
-51 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 12-2
Comet TV Ch. 12-3
True Crime Network Ch. 12-4
NBC
WITN-TV
Ch. 07-1 · 1080i
-54 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
MyN Ch. 07-2
365BLK Ch. 07-6
Heroes & Icons Ch. 07-5
Me-TV Ch. 07-3
Oxygen Ch. 07-7
Start TV Ch. 07-4
CBS
WNCT-TV
Ch. 09-1 · 1080i
-56 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
CW+ Ch. 09-2
ION Mystery Ch. 09-4
Rewind TV Ch. 09-3
FOX
WCTI-TV
Ch. 12-1 · 720p
-51 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 12-1
Comet TV Ch. 12-3
True Crime Network Ch. 12-4
PBS
WUNM-TV
Ch. 19-2 · 1080i
-50 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
North Carolina Channel Ch. 19-4
PBS Encore Ch. 19-1
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 19-3
CW
Not Available
MyN
WITN-TV
Ch. 07-1 · 1080i
-54 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)
-48 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
Not Available
Univision
Not Available
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Coverage Map

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Signal strength · dBm
>-30 Excellent → Poor <-70
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Top 5 Strongest Signals

Stations ranked by received power at the ZIP centroid
Rank Station Channel Networks Signal Quality Bearing
#1
W18EV-D
 18 Other -42 dBm Excellent 281° W
#2
WPXU-TV
JACKSONVILLE, NC
 35-2 480i (w)
Court TVGritION +6
-48 dBm Excellent 255° WSW
#3
WUNM-TV
JACKSONVILLE, NC
 19-2 1080i
PBSNorth Carolina ChannelPBS Encore +1
-50 dBm Good 303° WNW
#4
WCTI-TV
NEW BERN, NC
 12-1 720p
ABCFOXComet TV +1
-51 dBm Good 303° WNW
#5
WCTI-TV
NEW BERN, NC
 12-1 720p
ABCFOXComet TV +1
-51 dBm Good 303° WNW
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Reception Analysis

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

Signal varies 3 dB across the sample area — minimal variation across this ZIP.

Antenna Recommendation
Directional Antenna
Point 285° · WNW · Spread 30°

Towers clustered within 30°

Signal Competition
Dominant Tower
#1 leads by 6 dB
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About TV Reception in Harkers Island

Harkers Island, North Carolina (28531) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from W18EV-D at -42 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