WAXN-TV
Full power TV station · Kannapolis, North Carolina
WAXN-TV is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Kannapolis, North Carolina. Its signal is estimated to reach about 154 cities and towns within 64 miles.
About WAXN-TV
Full-power stations are the main licensed broadcasters in a market. They may run the highest power from the tallest towers and are protected from interference, so they set the core of what you can receive.
At 200 kW effective radiated power, WAXN-TV runs more power than 45% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 372 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 50% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 57 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 64 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 154 cities and towns in our guide with about 2,550,000 residents, as far as Winston-Salem, NC (64 miles).
WAXN-TV shares its transmitter site with WSOC-TV (ABC) and WCCB (MeTV). One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Kannapolis, NC |
| Tower location | 35.26142, -80.72681 |
| Effective radiated power | 200 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 372 m (1,221 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 12793 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WAXN-TV
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisburg, NC | 5.8 mi | 222° SW | Strong |
| Charlotte, NC | 7.0 mi | 70° ENE | Strong |
| Mint Hill, NC | 7.2 mi | 322° NW | Strong |
| Matthews, NC | 10.0 mi | 359° N | Strong |
| Stallings, NC | 12 mi | 349° N | Good |
| Huntersville, NC | 12 mi | 148° SSE | Good |
| Concord, NC | 13 mi | 219° SW | Good |
| Indian Trail, NC | 13 mi | 346° NNW | Good |
| Mount Holly, NC | 17 mi | 99° E | Good |
| Weddington, NC | 17 mi | 7° N | Good |
| Kannapolis, NC | 17 mi | 201° SSW | Good |
| Cornelius, NC | 17 mi | 154° SSE | Good |
| Belmont, NC | 18 mi | 86° E | Good |
| Davidson, NC | 18 mi | 159° SSE | Good |
| Fort Mill, SC | 21 mi | 35° NE | Good |
| Monroe, NC | 22 mi | 332° NNW | Good |
| Mooresville, NC | 23 mi | 168° SSE | Good |
| Waxhaw, NC | 23 mi | 2° N | Good |
| Tega Cay, SC | 24 mi | 46° NE | Good |
| Gastonia, NC | 26 mi | 90° E | Good |
| Rock Hill, SC | 29 mi | 36° NE | Good |
| Albemarle, NC | 30 mi | 258° WSW | Good |
| Salisbury, NC | 32 mi | 207° SSW | Good |
| Lincolnton, NC | 33 mi | 116° ESE | Good |
| Kings Mountain, NC | 35 mi | 88° E | Good |
| Statesville, NC | 37 mi | 166° SSE | Good |
| Newton, NC | 40 mi | 135° SE | Good |
| Shelby, NC | 46 mi | 92° E | Good |
| Lexington, NC | 47 mi | 215° SW | Fair |
| Hickory, NC | 48 mi | 133° SE | Fair |
| Gaffney, SC | 54 mi | 76° ENE | Fair |
| Clemmons, NC | 56 mi | 200° SSW | Fair |
| Thomasville, NC | 56 mi | 220° SW | Fair |
| Asheboro, NC | 60 mi | 239° WSW | Fair |
| Lewisville, NC | 60 mi | 197° SSW | Fair |
| Archdale, NC | 62 mi | 223° SW | Fair |
| High Point, NC | 63 mi | 220° SW | Fair |
| Morganton, NC | 63 mi | 122° ESE | Fair |
| Winston-Salem, NC | 64 mi | 205° SSW | Fair |
| Lenoir, NC | 64 mi | 134° SE | Fair |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the WAXN-TV transmitter tower?
WAXN-TV broadcasts from a tower at 35.2614, -80.7268, near Harrisburg, NC. It is licensed to Kannapolis, North Carolina.
How far does WAXN-TV broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 64 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 73 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WAXN-TV with an antenna?
About 2,550,000 people live in the 154 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WAXN-TV?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WAXN-TV tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.