WEPX-TV (ION) · Channel 38
Full power TV station · Greenville, North Carolina
WEPX-TV is a full power over-the-air TV station affiliated with ION on virtual channel 38, licensed to Greenville, North Carolina. Its signal is estimated to reach about 71 cities and towns within 62 miles.
About WEPX-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 850 kW effective radiated power, WEPX-TV runs more power than 75% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 275 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 21% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 50 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 62 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 71 cities and towns in our guide with about 577,000 residents, as far as Rocky Mount, NC (61 miles).
The nearest other ION station in our data is WPXU-TV in Jacksonville, NC, 52 miles away. Viewers between the two can sometimes receive both.
ION Television is a commercial network built around crime and procedural drama series, with some live sports. It is carried free over the air in most large markets.
Station facts
| Network | ION |
| Virtual channel | 38 |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Greenville, NC |
| Tower location | 35.20072, -77.18689 |
| Effective radiated power | 850 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 275 m (902 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 81508 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WEPX-TV
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Bend, NC | 9.4 mi | 346° NNW | Strong |
| Trent Woods, NC | 10.0 mi | 325° NW | Strong |
| New Bern, NC | 10 mi | 308° NW | Strong |
| Brices Creek, NC | 11 mi | 331° NNW | Strong |
| James City, NC | 12 mi | 312° NW | Strong |
| Fairfield Harbour, NC | 15 mi | 304° NW | Strong |
| Grifton, NC | 18 mi | 130° SE | Strong |
| Kinston, NC | 23 mi | 101° E | Strong |
| Ayden, NC | 23 mi | 145° SE | Strong |
| River Road, NC | 24 mi | 208° SSW | Strong |
| Washington, NC | 25 mi | 198° SSW | Good |
| Winterville, NC | 26 mi | 152° SSE | Good |
| Havelock, NC | 27 mi | 324° NW | Good |
| Half Moon, NC | 30 mi | 31° NNE | Good |
| Greenville, NC | 30 mi | 160° SSE | Good |
| Jacksonville, NC | 34 mi | 24° NNE | Good |
| Newport, NC | 34 mi | 327° NNW | Good |
| Piney Green, NC | 34 mi | 13° NNE | Good |
| La Grange, NC | 35 mi | 102° ESE | Good |
| Farmville, NC | 35 mi | 140° SE | Good |
| Swansboro, NC | 36 mi | 354° N | Good |
| Broad Creek, NC | 36 mi | 337° NNW | Good |
| Emerald Isle, NC | 39 mi | 340° NNW | Good |
| Elroy, NC | 42 mi | 103° ESE | Good |
| Morehead City, NC | 42 mi | 322° NW | Good |
| Beaufort, NC | 45 mi | 319° NW | Good |
| Williamston, NC | 46 mi | 189° S | Good |
| Sneads Ferry, NC | 46 mi | 15° NNE | Good |
| Goldsboro, NC | 47 mi | 105° ESE | Good |
| Brogden, NC | 48 mi | 97° E | Good |
| Mount Olive, NC | 50 mi | 89° E | Good |
| Mar-Mac, NC | 50 mi | 100° E | Good |
| Tarboro, NC | 52 mi | 158° SSE | Good |
| Plymouth, NC | 52 mi | 208° SSW | Good |
| Warsaw, NC | 53 mi | 75° ENE | Good |
| Wilson, NC | 55 mi | 131° SE | Fair |
| Wallace, NC | 56 mi | 55° NE | Fair |
| Windsor, NC | 57 mi | 194° SSW | Fair |
| Rocky Mount, NC | 61 mi | 146° SE | Fair |
| Burgaw, NC | 61 mi | 43° NE | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WEPX-TV transmitter tower?
WEPX-TV broadcasts from a tower at 35.2007, -77.1869, near River Bend, NC. It is licensed to Greenville, North Carolina.
What channel is WEPX-TV on?
WEPX-TV appears as virtual channel 38 (38.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying ION.
How far does WEPX-TV broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 62 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 71 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WEPX-TV with an antenna?
About 577,000 people live in the 71 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WEPX-TV?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WEPX-TV tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.