TV Channels in Elkin, NC
ZIP Code: 28621 • Coordinates: 36.2756°N, 80.7857°W
Channels available
9 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-64 dBm · WXII-TV
Recommended antenna
Directional 73° ENE
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 0 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
WXLV-TV
Ch. 45-1 · 720p
-75 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
MyN Ch. 48-1
Charge! Ch. 45-3
ROAR Ch. 45-2
The Nest Ch. 45-4
NBC
WXII-TV
Ch. 12-1 · 1080i
-64 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
CW Ch. 20-1
Dabl Ch. 20-4
Me-TV Ch. 12-2
QVC2 Ch. 12-4
Story Television Ch. 12-3
CBS
WBTV
Ch. 03-1 · 1080i
-72 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
365BLK Ch. 03-3
Bounce TV Ch. 03-2
ION Plus Ch. 03-4
Independent Ch. 64-1
Oxygen Ch. 03-5
FOX
WJZY
Ch. 46-1 · 720p
-72 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
WUNL-TV
Ch. 26-1 · 1080i
-68 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
North Carolina Channel Ch. 26-4
PBS Encore Ch. 26-3
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 26-2
TCT Ch. 43-1
CW
WXII-TV
Ch. 12-1 · 1080i
-64 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 12-1
Dabl Ch. 20-4
Me-TV Ch. 12-2
QVC2 Ch. 12-4
Story Television Ch. 12-3
MyN
WXLV-TV
Ch. 45-1 · 720p
-75 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 45-1
Charge! Ch. 45-3
ROAR Ch. 45-2
The Nest Ch. 45-4
ION
WJZY
Ch. 46-1 · 720p
-72 dBm
+ 7 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 46-1
Antenna TV Ch. 46-7
CW Ch. 55-1
Grit Ch. 46-4
Charge! Ch. 46-3
Rewind TV Ch. 46-8
Shop LC Ch. 46-5
Telemundo
WSOC-TV
Ch. 09-1 · 720p
-78 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 09-1
Comet TV Ch. 09-04
GET Ch. 09-03
ION Mystery Ch. 64-3
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
· map shows full variation Top 5 Strongest Signals
| Rank | Station | Channel | Networks | Signal | Quality | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | WXII-TV WINSTON-SALEM, NC | 12-1 1080i | NBCCWDabl +3 | -64 dBm | Good | 73° ENE |
| #2 | WXII-TV WINSTON-SALEM, NC | 12-1 1080i | NBCCWDabl +3 | -64 dBm | Good | 73° ENE |
| #3 | WCWG | 16 | Other | -64 dBm | Good | 73° ENE |
| #4 | WUNL-TV WINSTON-SALEM, NC | 26-1 1080i | PBSNorth Carolina ChannelPBS Encore +2 | -68 dBm | Fair | 73° ENE |
| #5 | WLXI | 33 | Other | -68 dBm | Fair | 73° ENE |
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How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers Reception Analysis
Reliability Score
7 / 10
Signal varies 5 dB across the sample area — moderate variation; check the map for your block.
Antenna Recommendation
Directional Antenna
Towers clustered within 0°
Signal Competition
Contested
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About TV Reception in Elkin
Elkin, North Carolina (28621) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WXII-TV at -64 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