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The Explorer Channel

Explore Your World!

As one of our four over-the-air program services, the Explorer Channel brings you the best in travel, culture, science, nature, history and outdoor adventure programming.

Whether it's taking a closer look at Egypt's pyramids, touring Europe or immersing yourself in the latest British mystery series, the Explorer Channel brings a variety of cultural experiences directly to you.

Explorer Channel: Public Media's Best Programmed Channel!

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Explorer Channel TV Schedule

Click to view our online schedule for all four channels in the PBS North Carolina network.

Signal Map The Explorer Channel

The Explorer Channel can be viewed over-the-air on the following channels:

  • Asheville—WUNF 33.3/25.3
  • Canton/Waynesville—WUNW 27.1
  • Chapel Hill/Raleigh/Durham—WUNC 4.3/25.3
  • Charlotte/Concord—WUNG 58.3/44.3
  • Edenton/Columbia—WUND 2.3/20.3
  • Greenville—WUNK 25.3/23.3
  • Jacksonville—WUNM 19.1
  • Linville—WUNE 17.1
  • Lumberton—WUNU 31.3
  • Roanoke Rapids—WUNP 36.1
  • Wilmington—WUNJ 39.3/29.3
  • Winston-Salem—WUNL 26.3/32.3


The Explorer Channel is also on Spectrum Cable channel 1277

Cable/Satellite Providers:
Channel numbers vary by location; please call providers for details.

  • AT&T Uverse: 1-800-288-2020
  • Comcast: 1-800-934-6489
  • Direct TV: 1-800-531-5000
  • Dish: 1-800-333-3474
  • Mediacom: 1-855-633-4226
  • Northland Communications: 1-888-667-8452
  • Spectrum: 1-855-757-7328
  • Suddenlink Communications: 1-888-882-5151


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