ZIP 28640 36.4049° N  81.3994° W

TV Channels in Jefferson, NC

ZIP Code: 28640 • Coordinates: 36.4049°N, 81.3994°W

Channels available
7 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-69 dBm · WBTV
Reliability
7 / 10
Recommended antenna
Directional 169° S
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 0 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
WJHL-TV
Ch. 11-2 · 720p
-79 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 11-1
Antenna TV Ch. 11-3
NBC
WCNC-TV
Ch. 36-1 · 1080i
-70 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
-69 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
-69 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
-73 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
WJZY
Ch. 46-1 · 720p
-69 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
Not Available
ION
WJZY
Ch. 46-1 · 720p
-69 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
Rank Station Channel Networks Signal Quality Bearing
#1
WBTV
CHARLOTTE, NC
 03-1 1080i
CBS365BLKBounce TV +3
-69 dBm Fair 171° S
#2
WJZY
BELMONT, NC
 46-1 720p
FOXAntenna TVCW +5
-69 dBm Fair 169° S
#3
WJZY
BELMONT, NC
 46-1 720p
FOXAntenna TVCW +5
-69 dBm Fair 169° S
#4
WJZY
BELMONT, NC
 46-1 720p
FOXAntenna TVCW +5
-69 dBm Fair 169° S
#5
WMYT-TV
 25 Other -69 dBm Fair 169° S
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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 4 dB across the sample area — minimal variation across this ZIP.

Antenna Recommendation
Directional Antenna
Point 169° · S · Spread 1°

Towers clustered within 1°

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

Jefferson, North Carolina (28640) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WBTV at -69 dBm, rated as "Fair" 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