ZIP 28646 36.0731° N  81.8470° W

TV Channels in Linville, NC

ZIP Code: 28646 • Coordinates: 36.0731°N, 81.8470°W

Channels available
8 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-40 dBm · WUNE-TV
Reliability
7 / 10
Signal varies 15 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Rotator 178° S
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 15 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
WLOS
Ch. 13-1 · 720p
-55 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Antenna TV Ch. 13-3
MyN Ch. 13-2
GET Ch. 13-5
The Nest Ch. 13-4
NBC
WCYB-TV
Ch. 05-3 · 720p
-68 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 05-3
CW Ch. 05-2
CBS
WJHL-TV
Ch. 11-2 · 720p
-63 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 11-2
Antenna TV Ch. 11-3
FOX
WCYB-TV
Ch. 05-3 · 720p
-68 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 05-1
CW Ch. 05-2
PBS
WUNE-TV
Ch. 17-2 · 1080i
-40 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
-68 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 05-3
NBC Ch. 05-1
MyN
WLOS
Ch. 13-1 · 720p
-55 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)
-69 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
-40 dBm Excellent 157° SSE
#2
WLOS
ASHEVILLE, NC
 13-1 720p
ABCAntenna TVMyN +2
-55 dBm Good 214° SW
#3
WLOS
ASHEVILLE, NC
 13-1 720p
ABCAntenna TVMyN +2
-55 dBm Good 214° SW
#4
WUNF-TV
ASHEVILLE, NC
 33-1 1080i
PBSNorth Carolina ChannelPBS Encore +1
-58 dBm Good 229° SW
#5
WJHL-TV
JOHNSON CITY, TN
 11-2 720p
ABCCBSAntenna TV
-63 dBm Good 327° NNW
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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 15 dB across the sample area — significant address-level variation expected. Check the map.

Antenna Recommendation
Rotator Recommended
Point 178° · S · Spread 149°

Towers spread 149° - rotator recommended

Signal Competition
Dominant Tower
#1 leads by 15 dB
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About TV Reception in Linville

Linville, North Carolina (28646) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WUNE-TV at -40 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