WGPX-TV (ION) · Channel 16
Full power TV station · Burlington, North Carolina
WGPX-TV is a full power over-the-air TV station affiliated with ION on virtual channel 16, licensed to Burlington, North Carolina. Its signal is estimated to reach about 161 cities and towns within 70 miles.
About WGPX-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 125 kW effective radiated power, WGPX-TV runs more power than 40% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 502 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 72% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 65 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 70 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 161 cities and towns in our guide with about 3,250,000 residents, as far as Garner, NC (70 miles).
WGPX-TV shares its transmitter site with WFMY-TV (CBS). One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
The nearest other ION station in our data is WPXR-TV in Roanoke, VA, 93 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 | 16 |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Burlington, NC |
| Tower location | 35.87042, -79.84000 |
| Effective radiated power | 125 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 502 m (1,648 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 65074 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WGPX-TV
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Point, NC | 11 mi | 122° ESE | Good |
| Asheboro, NC | 11 mi | 353° N | Good |
| Thomasville, NC | 14 mi | 93° E | Good |
| Greensboro, NC | 14 mi | 191° S | Good |
| Kernersville, NC | 22 mi | 143° SE | Good |
| Lexington, NC | 23 mi | 82° E | Good |
| Burlington, NC | 27 mi | 235° SW | Good |
| Winston-Salem, NC | 28 mi | 125° SE | Good |
| Graham, NC | 28 mi | 241° WSW | Good |
| Clemmons, NC | 32 mi | 109° ESE | Good |
| Reidsville, NC | 35 mi | 196° SSW | Good |
| Mebane, NC | 36 mi | 244° WSW | Good |
| Lewisville, NC | 36 mi | 116° ESE | Good |
| Salisbury, NC | 38 mi | 69° ENE | Fair |
| Albemarle, NC | 41 mi | 29° NNE | Fair |
| Carrboro, NC | 43 mi | 267° W | Fair |
| Eden, NC | 43 mi | 185° S | Fair |
| Chapel Hill, NC | 44 mi | 266° W | Fair |
| Sanford, NC | 46 mi | 306° NW | Fair |
| Pinehurst, NC | 51 mi | 336° NNW | Fair |
| Kannapolis, NC | 51 mi | 59° ENE | Fair |
| Concord, NC | 52 mi | 52° NE | Fair |
| Durham, NC | 53 mi | 261° W | Fair |
| Danville, VA | 55 mi | 207° SSW | Fair |
| Apex, NC | 56 mi | 280° W | Fair |
| Martinsville, VA | 57 mi | 178° S | Fair |
| Morrisville, NC | 57 mi | 274° W | Fair |
| Mooresville, NC | 58 mi | 70° ENE | Fair |
| Holly Springs, NC | 58 mi | 285° WNW | Fair |
| Statesville, NC | 59 mi | 84° E | Fair |
| Harrisburg, NC | 59 mi | 50° NE | Fair |
| Cary, NC | 60 mi | 276° W | Fair |
| Fuquay-Varina, NC | 62 mi | 289° WNW | Fair |
| Cornelius, NC | 63 mi | 65° ENE | Fair |
| Huntersville, NC | 65 mi | 60° ENE | Fair |
| Mint Hill, NC | 66 mi | 43° NE | Fair |
| West Raleigh, NC | 66 mi | 275° W | Fair |
| Raleigh, NC | 68 mi | 276° W | Fair |
| Fort Bragg, NC | 69 mi | 317° NW | Fair |
| Garner, NC | 70 mi | 279° W | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WGPX-TV transmitter tower?
WGPX-TV broadcasts from a tower at 35.8704, -79.8400, near Randleman, NC. It is licensed to Burlington, North Carolina.
What channel is WGPX-TV on?
WGPX-TV appears as virtual channel 16 (16.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying ION.
How far does WGPX-TV broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 70 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 WGPX-TV with an antenna?
About 3,250,000 people live in the 161 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WGPX-TV?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WGPX-TV tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.