ZIP 28683 36.3904° N  80.9110° W

TV Channels in Thurmond, NC

ZIP Code: 28683 • Coordinates: 36.3904°N, 80.9110°W

Channels available
8 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-70 dBm · WXII-TV
Reliability
5 / 10
Signal varies 7 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Wide-beam 125° SE
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 0 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
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
-70 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
-71 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
-71 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
-72 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
-70 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
-71 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
WXII-TV
WINSTON-SALEM, NC
 12-1 1080i
NBCCWDabl +3
-70 dBm Fair 92° E
#2
WXII-TV
WINSTON-SALEM, NC
 12-1 1080i
NBCCWDabl +3
-70 dBm Fair 92° E
#3
WCWG
 16 Other -70 dBm Fair 92° E
#4
WBTV
CHARLOTTE, NC
 03-1 1080i
CBS365BLKBounce TV +3
-71 dBm Fair 192° SSW
#5
WCNC-TV
CHARLOTTE, NC
 36-1 1080i
NBCCourt TVLaff +3
-71 dBm Fair 191° S
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Reception Analysis

How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers
Reliability Score
5 / 10

Signal varies 7 dB across the sample area — moderate variation; check the map for your block.

Antenna Recommendation
Wide-Beam Directional
Point 125° · SE · Spread 67°

Towers within 67° arc

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

Thurmond, North Carolina (28683) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WXII-TV at -70 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