ZIP 28705 36.0352° N  82.1515° W

TV Channels in Bakersville, NC

ZIP Code: 28705 • Coordinates: 36.0352°N, 82.1515°W

Channels available
8 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-68 dBm · WUNE-TV
Reliability
7 / 10
Signal varies 5 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Wide-beam 12° NNE
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 3 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
-74 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
-72 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 05-3
CW Ch. 05-2
CBS
WSPA-TV
Ch. 07-1 · 1080i
-75 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
CW Ch. 62-1
ION Ch. 07-3
Charge! Ch. 40-2
Rewind TV Ch. 62-3
FOX
WCYB-TV
Ch. 05-3 · 720p
-72 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 05-1
CW Ch. 05-2
PBS
WUNE-TV
Ch. 17-2 · 1080i
-68 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
-72 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 05-3
NBC Ch. 05-1
MyN
WLOS
Ch. 13-1 · 720p
-74 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
WSPA-TV
Ch. 07-1 · 1080i
-75 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 07-1
CW Ch. 62-1
Charge! Ch. 40-2
Rewind TV Ch. 62-3
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
-68 dBm Fair 83° E
#2
WETP-TV
SNEEDVILLE, TN
 02-1 1080i
PBSCreatePBS Kids 24/7 +1
-71 dBm Fair 293° WNW
#3
WEMT
GREENEVILLE, TN
 39-3 480i (w)
Charge!Comet TVROAR +3
-71 dBm Fair 5° N
#4
WCYB-TV
BRISTOL, VA
 05-3 720p
FOXNBCCW
-72 dBm Fair 5° N
#5
WCYB-TV
BRISTOL, VA
 05-3 720p
FOXNBCCW
-72 dBm Fair 5° N
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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 5 dB across the sample area — moderate variation; check the map for your block.

Antenna Recommendation
Wide-Beam Directional
Point 12° · NNE · Spread 79°

Towers within 79° arc

Signal Competition
Contested
Top 2 signals within 3 dB
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About TV Reception in Bakersville

Bakersville, North Carolina (28705) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WUNE-TV at -68 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