ZIP 28604 36.1776° N  81.8581° W

TV Channels in Banner Elk, NC

ZIP Code: 28604 • Coordinates: 36.1776°N, 81.8581°W

Channels available
8 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-61 dBm · WUNE-TV
Reliability
5 / 10
Signal varies 40 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Rotator 311° NW
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 2 dB
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Major Network Coverage

8 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
WJHL-TV
Ch. 11-2 · 720p
-65 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 11-1
Antenna TV Ch. 11-3
NBC
WCYB-TV
Ch. 05-3 · 720p
-63 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 05-3
CW Ch. 05-2
CBS
WJHL-TV
Ch. 11-2 · 720p
-65 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 11-2
Antenna TV Ch. 11-3
FOX
WCYB-TV
Ch. 05-3 · 720p
-63 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 05-1
CW Ch. 05-2
PBS
WUNE-TV
Ch. 17-2 · 1080i
-61 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
North Carolina Channel Ch. 17-4
PBS Encore Ch. 17-1
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 17-3
CW
WCYB-TV
Ch. 05-3 · 720p
-63 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 05-3
NBC Ch. 05-1
MyN
WLOS
Ch. 13-1 · 720p
-83 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 13-1
Antenna TV Ch. 13-3
GET Ch. 13-5
The Nest Ch. 13-4
ION
WLFG
Ch. 68-03 · 480i (w)
-72 dBm
+ 8 more
Also on this station:
BUZZR Ch. 68-06
Defy TV Ch. 68-07
GET Ch. 68-11
ION Plus Ch. 68-02
Jewelry TV Ch. 68-04
Outlaw Ch. 68-05
Quest Ch. 68-08
Religious Ch. 68-01
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 · map shows full variation
Rank Station Channel Networks Signal Quality Bearing
#1
WUNE-TV
LINVILLE, NC
 17-2 1080i
PBSNorth Carolina ChannelPBS Encore +1
-61 dBm Good 174° S
#2
WCYB-TV
BRISTOL, VA
 05-3 720p
FOXNBCCW
-63 dBm Good 324° NW
#3
WCYB-TV
BRISTOL, VA
 05-3 720p
FOXNBCCW
-63 dBm Good 324° NW
#4
WCYB-TV
BRISTOL, VA
 05-3 720p
FOXNBCCW
-63 dBm Good 324° NW
#5
WEMT
GREENEVILLE, TN
 39-3 480i (w)
Charge!Comet TVROAR +3
-64 dBm Good 324° NW
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Reception Analysis

How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers
Reliability Score
5 / 10

Signal varies 40 dB across the sample area — significant address-level variation expected. Check the map.

Antenna Recommendation
Rotator Recommended
Point 311° · NW · Spread 137°

Towers spread 137° - rotator recommended

Signal Competition
Contested
Top 2 signals within 2 dB
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About TV Reception in Banner Elk

Banner Elk, North Carolina (28604) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WUNE-TV at -61 dBm, rated as "Good" 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