WGHP (Fox) · Channel 8
Full power TV station · High Point, North Carolina
WGHP is a full power over-the-air TV station affiliated with Fox on virtual channel 8, licensed to High Point, North Carolina. Its signal is estimated to reach about 169 cities and towns within 71 miles.
About WGHP
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 1,000 kW effective radiated power, WGHP runs more power than 79% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 397 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 55% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 59 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 71 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 169 cities and towns in our guide with about 4,210,000 residents, as far as Monroe, NC (70 miles).
The nearest other Fox station in our data is WRAZ in Raleigh, NC, 74 miles away. Viewers between the two can sometimes receive both.
Fox is one of the four big commercial broadcast networks, known for its sports lineup including NFL, MLB and college football. Many Fox affiliates also produce local news.
Station facts
| Network | Fox |
| Virtual channel | 8 |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | High Point, NC |
| Tower location | 35.81292, -79.84114 |
| Effective radiated power | 1,000 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 397 m (1,303 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 72106 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WGHP
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asheboro, NC | 7.4 mi | 348° NNW | Strong |
| High Point, NC | 13 mi | 137° SE | Strong |
| Thomasville, NC | 14 mi | 110° ESE | Strong |
| Greensboro, NC | 18 mi | 189° S | Strong |
| Lexington, NC | 23 mi | 92° E | Strong |
| Kernersville, NC | 25 mi | 148° SSE | Strong |
| Burlington, NC | 30 mi | 229° SW | Good |
| Winston-Salem, NC | 30 mi | 131° SE | Good |
| Graham, NC | 30 mi | 234° SW | Good |
| Clemmons, NC | 34 mi | 115° ESE | Good |
| Salisbury, NC | 37 mi | 74° ENE | Good |
| Albemarle, NC | 38 mi | 32° NNE | Good |
| Carrboro, NC | 43 mi | 261° W | Good |
| Sanford, NC | 44 mi | 302° WNW | Good |
| Chapel Hill, NC | 45 mi | 261° W | Good |
| Eden, NC | 47 mi | 185° S | Good |
| Pinehurst, NC | 48 mi | 334° NNW | Good |
| Kannapolis, NC | 49 mi | 63° ENE | Good |
| Concord, NC | 50 mi | 56° NE | Good |
| Durham, NC | 54 mi | 257° WSW | Good |
| Apex, NC | 56 mi | 276° W | Good |
| Mooresville, NC | 57 mi | 74° ENE | Good |
| Morrisville, NC | 57 mi | 270° W | Good |
| Holly Springs, NC | 58 mi | 281° WNW | Good |
| Statesville, NC | 59 mi | 88° E | Good |
| Danville, VA | 59 mi | 205° SSW | Good |
| Cary, NC | 59 mi | 272° W | Good |
| Fuquay-Varina, NC | 61 mi | 285° WNW | Good |
| Cornelius, NC | 61 mi | 68° ENE | Good |
| Huntersville, NC | 63 mi | 63° ENE | Fair |
| Mint Hill, NC | 63 mi | 46° NE | Fair |
| West Raleigh, NC | 66 mi | 272° W | Fair |
| Fort Bragg, NC | 66 mi | 315° NW | Fair |
| Raleigh, NC | 67 mi | 273° W | Fair |
| Stallings, NC | 69 mi | 43° NE | Fair |
| Indian Trail, NC | 69 mi | 42° NE | Fair |
| Matthews, NC | 69 mi | 46° NE | Fair |
| Garner, NC | 69 mi | 276° W | Fair |
| Charlotte, NC | 69 mi | 54° NE | Fair |
| Monroe, NC | 70 mi | 35° NE | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WGHP transmitter tower?
WGHP broadcasts from a tower at 35.8129, -79.8411, near Randleman, NC. It is licensed to High Point, North Carolina.
What channel is WGHP on?
WGHP appears as virtual channel 8 (8.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying Fox.
How far does WGHP broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 71 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 79 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WGHP with an antenna?
About 4,210,000 people live in the 169 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WGHP?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WGHP tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.