ZIP 28663 36.5372° N  81.2899° W

TV Channels in Piney Creek, NC

ZIP Code: 28663 • Coordinates: 36.5372°N, 81.2899°W

Channels available
7 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-67 dBm · WXII-TV
Reliability
8 / 10
Recommended antenna
Directional 102° ESE
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
-80 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 11-1
Antenna TV Ch. 11-3
NBC
WXII-TV
Ch. 12-1 · 1080i
-67 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
WJHL-TV
Ch. 11-2 · 720p
-80 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 11-2
Antenna TV Ch. 11-3
FOX
WCYB-TV
Ch. 05-3 · 720p
-76 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 05-1
CW Ch. 05-2
PBS
WUNL-TV
Ch. 26-1 · 1080i
-71 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
-67 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
Not Available
ION
WLFG
Ch. 68-03 · 480i (w)
-77 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
Rank Station Channel Networks Signal Quality Bearing
#1
WXII-TV
WINSTON-SALEM, NC
 12-1 1080i
NBCCWDabl +3
-67 dBm Fair 102° ESE
#2
WXII-TV
WINSTON-SALEM, NC
 12-1 1080i
NBCCWDabl +3
-67 dBm Fair 102° ESE
#3
WCWG
 16 Other -67 dBm Fair 102° ESE
#4
WUNL-TV
WINSTON-SALEM, NC
 26-1 1080i
PBSNorth Carolina ChannelPBS Encore +2
-71 dBm Fair 102° ESE
#5
WLXI
 33 Other -71 dBm Fair 102° ESE
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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 1 dB across the sample area — minimal variation across this ZIP.

Antenna Recommendation
Directional Antenna
Point 102° · ESE · Spread 0°

Towers clustered within 0°

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

Piney Creek, North Carolina (28663) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WXII-TV at -67 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