TV Channels in Balsam, NC
ZIP Code: 28707 • Coordinates: 35.3987°N, 83.0662°W
Channels available
8 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-40 dBm · WVLR
Recommended antenna
Wide-beam 281° W
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 4 dB
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8 of 10 networks reach this ZIP Major Network Coverage
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
W15DR-D
Ch. 13-1 · 720p
-59 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
W03AK-D
Ch. 04-1 · 1080i
-48 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
Comet TV Ch. 40-3
HSN Ch. 04-5
Me-TV Ch. 04-2
Nosey Ch. 04-6
ROAR Ch. 40-1
Story Television Ch. 04-4
CBS
W08AT-D
Ch. 07-1 · 1080i
-61 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
W23EZ-D
Ch. 21-1 · 720p
-44 dBm
+ 7 more
Also on this station:
Grit Ch. 21-5
365BLK Ch. 21-6
Bounce TV Ch. 21-4
COZI TV Ch. 21-3
ION Mystery Ch. 21-7
Palmetto Sports & Entertainment Ch. 21-2
True Crime Network Ch. 40-4
PBS
W31DH-D
Ch. 33-1 · 1080i
-46 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
North Carolina Channel Ch. 33-4
PBS Encore Ch. 33-3
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 33-2
CW
W08AT-D
Ch. 07-1 · 1080i
-61 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 07-1
ION Ch. 07-3
Charge! Ch. 40-2
Rewind TV Ch. 62-3
MyN
W15DR-D
Ch. 13-1 · 720p
-59 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
WPXK-TV
Ch. 54-2 · 720p
-59 dBm
+ 8 more
Also on this station:
Court TV Ch. 54-2
Laff Ch. 54-3
Busted Ch. 54-5
Game Show Central Ch. 54-6
HSN Ch. 54-8
ION Mystery Ch. 54-4
QVC Ch. 54-7
QVC2 Ch. 54-9
Telemundo
Not Available
Univision
Not Available
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Signal strength · dBm >-30 Excellent → Poor <-70
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Stations ranked by received power at the ZIP centroid
· map shows full variation Top 5 Strongest Signals
| Rank | Station | Channel | Networks | Signal | Quality | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | WVLR TAZEWELL, TN | 48-5 480i | Biz TVCTNCTN +2 | -40 dBm | Excellent | 332° NNW |
| #2 | W23EZ-D SYLVA, NC | 21-1 720p | FOXGrit365BLK +5 | -44 dBm | Excellent | 252° WSW |
| #3 | W21DV-D BRYSON CITY, NC | 21-1 720p | FOXGrit365BLK +5 | -45 dBm | Excellent | 267° W |
| #4 | W31DH-D FRANKLIN, ETC, NC | 33-1 1080i | PBSNorth Carolina ChannelPBS Encore +1 | -46 dBm | Excellent | 252° WSW |
| #5 | W03AK-D ELA, ETC., NC | 04-1 1080i | NBCComet TVHSN +4 | -48 dBm | Excellent | 267° W |
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How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers Reception Analysis
Reliability Score
9 / 10
Signal varies 6 dB across the sample area — moderate variation; check the map for your block.
Antenna Recommendation
Wide-Beam Directional
Towers within 51° arc
Signal Competition
Contested
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About TV Reception in Balsam
Balsam, North Carolina (28707) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WVLR 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