ZIP 29412 32.7120° N  79.9522° W

TV Channels in Charleston, SC

ZIP Code: 29412 • Coordinates: 32.7120°N, 79.9522°W

Channels available
8 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-31 dBm · WCBD-TV
Reliability
9 / 10
Signal varies 6 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Directional 43° NE
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
WCIV
Ch. 36-2 · 720p
-31 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Antenna TV Ch. 04-3
MyN Ch. 36-1
Heroes & Icons Ch. 04-5
The Nest Ch. 36-3
NBC
WCBD-TV
Ch. 02-1 · 1080i
-31 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
ION Ch. 02-3
Laff Ch. 02-4
CW+ Ch. 02-2
Start TV Ch. 04-4
CBS
WCSC-TV
Ch. 05-1 · 1080i
-38 dBm
+ 7 more
Also on this station:
Grit Ch. 05-4
365BLK Ch. 05-7
Bounce TV Ch. 05-2
Catchy Comedy Ch. 04-2
ION Mystery Ch. 05-6
Palmetto Sports & Entertainment Ch. 05-3
Quest Ch. 05-5
FOX
WTAT-TV
Ch. 24-1 · 720p
-33 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
Charge! Ch. 24-4
Comet TV Ch. 24-3
Me-TV Ch. 04-1
ROAR Ch. 24-5
True Crime Network Ch. 24-2
PBS
WITV
Ch. 07-1 · 1080i
-36 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Create Ch. 07-2
PBS Encore Ch. 07-2
PBS Encore Ch. 07-3
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 07-4
CW
Not Available
MyN
WCIV
Ch. 36-2 · 720p
-31 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 36-2
Antenna TV Ch. 04-3
Heroes & Icons Ch. 04-5
The Nest Ch. 36-3
ION
WCBD-TV
Ch. 02-1 · 1080i
-31 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 02-1
Laff Ch. 02-4
CW+ Ch. 02-2
Start TV Ch. 04-4
Telemundo
WZCH-LD
Ch. 35-2 · 480i (w)
-56 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
Court TV Ch. 35-2
Palmetto Sports & Entertainment Ch. 35-3
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
WCBD-TV
CHARLESTON, SC
 02-1 1080i
NBCIONLaff +2
-31 dBm Excellent 43° NE
#2
WCBD-TV
CHARLESTON, SC
 02-1 1080i
NBCIONLaff +2
-31 dBm Excellent 43° NE
#3
WCIV
CHARLESTON, SC
 36-2 720p
ABCAntenna TVMyN +2
-31 dBm Excellent 43° NE
#4
WCIV
CHARLESTON, SC
 36-2 720p
ABCAntenna TVMyN +2
-31 dBm Excellent 43° NE
#5
WTAT-TV
CHARLESTON, SC
 24-1 720p
FOXCharge!Comet TV +3
-33 dBm Excellent 43° NE
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Reception Analysis

How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers
Reliability Score
9 / 10

Signal varies 6 dB across the sample area — moderate variation; check the map for your block.

Antenna Recommendation
Directional Antenna
Point 43° · NE · Spread 0°

Towers clustered within 0°

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

Charleston, South Carolina (29412) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WCBD-TV at -31 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