TV Channels in Charlotte, NC

ZIP Code: 28202 • Coordinates: 35.2273°N, 80.8442°W

Major Network Coverage

ABC
WSOC-TV
Ch. 09-01 720p
-18 dBm
Excellent
4 more
Also on this station:
Telemundo Ch. 09-02
Comet TV Ch. 09-04
GET Ch. 09-03
ION Mystery Ch. 64-3
NBC
WCNC-TV
Ch. 36-1 1080i
-28 dBm
Excellent
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
-28 dBm
Excellent
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
-28 dBm
Excellent
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
-31 dBm
Excellent
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
-28 dBm
Excellent
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
WXLV-TV
Ch. 45-1 720p
-45 dBm
Excellent
4 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 45-1
Charge! Ch. 45-3
ROAR Ch. 45-2
The Nest Ch. 45-4
ION
WJZY
Ch. 46-1 720p
-28 dBm
Excellent
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. 09-01 720p
-18 dBm
Excellent
4 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 09-01
Comet TV Ch. 09-04
GET Ch. 09-03
ION Mystery Ch. 64-3
Univision
Not Available

Coverage Map

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Signal Strength:
Excellent Good Moderate Weak Poor
>-30 -40 -50 -60 <-70
(dBm)

Top 5 Strongest Signals

Rank Station Channel Networks Signal Quality
#1 WSOC-TV CHARLOTTE, NC 09-01 720p
ABCTelemundoComet TV +2 more
-18 dBm Excellent
#2 WSOC-TV CHARLOTTE, NC 09-01 720p
ABCTelemundoComet TV +2 more
-18 dBm Excellent
#3 WCCB CHARLOTTE, NC 18-8 480i (w)
COZI TVDablHSN +6 more
-18 dBm Excellent
#4 WHKY-TV 14 Other -26 dBm Excellent
#5 WAXN-TV 32 Other -26 dBm Excellent

Reception Analysis

Reliability Score
★★★½☆ 7/10
Signal varies 13 dB across area
Antenna Recommendation
Paperclip Test / Attenuator
Signal is extremely strong (-18 dBm). Standard antennas may overload your TV. Try inserting a simple metal paperclip into the antenna port first. If that fails, use a Variable Attenuator.
Signal Competition
Contested
Top 2 signals within 0 dB

About TV Reception in Charlotte

Charlotte, North carolina (28202) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WSOC-TV at -18 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+): Indoor antenna should work
  • Good (-65 to -50 dBm): Indoor antenna in good conditions
  • Fair (-80 to -65 dBm): Outdoor antenna recommended
  • Poor (-95 to -80 dBm): High-gain outdoor antenna required
  • No Signal (below -95 dBm): Unlikely to receive