ZIP 28605 36.1296° N  81.6949° W

TV Channels in Blowing Rock, NC

ZIP Code: 28605 • Coordinates: 36.1296°N, 81.6949°W

Channels available
8 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-45 dBm · WSPA-TV
Reliability
7 / 10
Signal varies 26 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Directional 208° SSW
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 0 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
-77 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 11-1
Antenna TV Ch. 11-3
NBC
WCNC-TV
Ch. 36-1 · 1080i
-73 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
Court TV Ch. 36-3
Laff Ch. 64-2
Quest Ch. 36-4
The Nest Ch. 36-5
True Crime Network Ch. 36-2
CBS
WSPA-TV
Ch. 07-1 · 1080i
-45 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
CW Ch. 62-1
ION Ch. 07-3
Charge! Ch. 40-2
Rewind TV Ch. 62-3
FOX
WJZY
Ch. 46-1 · 720p
-73 dBm
+ 7 more
Also on this station:
Antenna TV Ch. 46-7
CW Ch. 55-1
Grit Ch. 46-4
ION Ch. 46-6
Charge! Ch. 46-3
Rewind TV Ch. 46-8
Shop LC Ch. 46-5
PBS
WUNE-TV
Ch. 17-2 · 1080i
-62 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
WSPA-TV
Ch. 07-1 · 1080i
-45 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 07-1
ION Ch. 07-3
Charge! Ch. 40-2
Rewind TV Ch. 62-3
MyN
W32EO-D
Ch. 13-1 · 720p
-77 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
WSPA-TV
Ch. 07-1 · 1080i
-45 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 07-1
CW Ch. 62-1
Charge! Ch. 40-2
Rewind TV Ch. 62-3
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
WSPA-TV
SPARTANBURG, SC
 07-1 1080i
CBSCWION +2
-45 dBm Excellent 207° SSW
#2
WSPA-TV
SPARTANBURG, SC
 07-1 1080i
CBSCWION +2
-45 dBm Excellent 207° SSW
#3
WSPA-TV
SPARTANBURG, SC
 07-1 1080i
CBSCWION +2
-45 dBm Excellent 207° SSW
#4
WYCW
 11 Other -45 dBm Excellent 207° SSW
#5
WUNE-TV
LINVILLE, NC
 17-2 1080i
PBSNorth Carolina ChannelPBS Encore +1
-62 dBm Good 241° WSW
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Reception Analysis

How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers
Reliability Score
7 / 10

Signal varies 26 dB across the sample area — significant address-level variation expected. Check the map.

Antenna Recommendation
Directional Antenna
Point 208° · SSW · Spread 33°

Towers clustered within 33°

Signal Competition
Contested
Top 2 signals within 0 dB
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About TV Reception in Blowing Rock

Blowing Rock, North Carolina (28605) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WSPA-TV at -45 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