TV Channels in Franklin, NC
ZIP Code: 28734 • Coordinates: 35.1793°N, 83.4370°W
Channels available
8 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-48 dBm · W20EK-D
Recommended antenna
Wide-beam 292° WNW
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 9 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
W14EG-D
Ch. 13-1 · 720p
-57 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
-66 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
WVLT-TV
Ch. 08-1 · 1080i
-79 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
MyN Ch. 08-2
365BLK Ch. 08-4
Charge! Ch. 08-6
Oxygen Ch. 08-5
Start TV Ch. 08-3
FOX
W21DV-D
Ch. 21-1 · 720p
-73 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
W20EK-D
Ch. 33-1 · 1080i
-48 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
WSPA-TV
Ch. 07-1 · 1080i
-84 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
W14EG-D
Ch. 13-1 · 720p
-57 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
-74 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 | W20EK-D ANDREWS, ETC, NC | 33-1 1080i | PBSNorth Carolina ChannelPBS Encore +1 | -48 dBm | Excellent | 285° WNW |
| #2 | W14EG-D ROBBINSVILLE, ETC, NC | 13-1 720p | ABCAntenna TVMyN +2 | -57 dBm | Good | 285° WNW |
| #3 | W14EG-D ROBBINSVILLE, ETC, NC | 13-1 720p | ABCAntenna TVMyN +2 | -57 dBm | Good | 285° WNW |
| #4 | W03AK-D ELA, ETC., NC | 04-1 1080i | NBCComet TVHSN +4 | -66 dBm | Fair | 5° N |
| #5 | WJDP-LD PIGEON FORGE, TN | 11-1 480i | IBN Television | -66 dBm | Fair | 334° NNW |
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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 73° arc
Signal Competition
Dominant Tower
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About TV Reception in Franklin
Franklin, North Carolina (28734) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from W20EK-D at -48 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