ZIP 28697 36.1367° N  81.1627° W

TV Channels in Wilkesboro, NC

ZIP Code: 28697 • Coordinates: 36.1367°N, 81.1627°W

Channels available
8 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-45 dBm · WJZY
Reliability
7 / 10
Signal varies 11 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Directional 180° S
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
WSOC-TV
Ch. 09-1 · 720p
-63 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Telemundo Ch. 09-2
Comet TV Ch. 09-04
GET Ch. 09-03
ION Mystery Ch. 64-3
NBC
WCNC-TV
Ch. 36-1 · 1080i
-46 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
-49 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
-45 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
WUNG-TV
Ch. 58-1 · 1080i
-64 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
North Carolina Channel Ch. 58-4
PBS Encore Ch. 58-3
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 58-2
CW
WJZY
Ch. 46-1 · 720p
-45 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
-45 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
WSOC-TV
Ch. 09-1 · 720p
-63 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 09-1
Comet TV Ch. 09-04
GET Ch. 09-03
ION Mystery Ch. 64-3
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
WJZY
BELMONT, NC
 46-1 720p
FOXAntenna TVCW +5
-45 dBm Excellent 180° S
#2
WJZY
BELMONT, NC
 46-1 720p
FOXAntenna TVCW +5
-45 dBm Excellent 180° S
#3
WJZY
BELMONT, NC
 46-1 720p
FOXAntenna TVCW +5
-45 dBm Excellent 180° S
#4
WMYT-TV
 25 Other -45 dBm Excellent 180° S
#5
WCNC-TV
CHARLOTTE, NC
 36-1 1080i
NBCCourt TVLaff +3
-46 dBm Excellent 180° 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 11 dB across the sample area — significant address-level variation expected. Check the map.

Antenna Recommendation
Directional Antenna
Point 180° · S · Spread 1°

Towers clustered within 1°

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

Wilkesboro, North Carolina (28697) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WJZY at -45 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