ZIP 28635 36.3330° N  81.1260° W

TV Channels in Hays, NC

ZIP Code: 28635 • Coordinates: 36.3330°N, 81.1260°W

Channels available
8 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-50 dBm · WCNC-TV
Reliability
8 / 10
Signal varies 6 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Directional 185° S
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 5 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
-82 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 11-1
Antenna TV Ch. 11-3
NBC
WCNC-TV
Ch. 36-1 · 1080i
-50 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
WBTV
Ch. 03-1 · 1080i
-56 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
-57 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
-75 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
WJZY
Ch. 46-1 · 720p
-57 dBm
+ 7 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 46-1
Antenna TV Ch. 46-7
Grit Ch. 46-4
ION Ch. 46-6
Charge! Ch. 46-3
Rewind TV Ch. 46-8
Shop LC Ch. 46-5
MyN
W15DY-D
Ch. 13-1 · 720p
-93 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
WJZY
Ch. 46-1 · 720p
-57 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
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
WCNC-TV
CHARLOTTE, NC
 36-1 1080i
NBCCourt TVLaff +3
-50 dBm Good 182° S
#2
WHKY-TV
 14 Other -55 dBm Good 199° SSW
#3
WBTV
CHARLOTTE, NC
 03-1 1080i
CBS365BLKBounce TV +3
-56 dBm Good 183° S
#4
WJZY
BELMONT, NC
 46-1 720p
FOXAntenna TVCW +5
-57 dBm Good 181° S
#5
WJZY
BELMONT, NC
 46-1 720p
FOXAntenna TVCW +5
-57 dBm Good 181° S
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Reception Analysis

How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers
Reliability Score
8 / 10

Signal varies 6 dB across the sample area — moderate variation; check the map for your block.

Antenna Recommendation
Directional Antenna
Point 185° · S · Spread 14°

Towers clustered within 14°

Signal Competition
Contested
Top 2 signals within 5 dB
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About TV Reception in Hays

Hays, North Carolina (28635) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WCNC-TV at -50 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