WGWG (MeTV) · Channel 4.1
Full power TV station · Charleston, South Carolina
WGWG is a full power over-the-air TV station affiliated with MeTV on virtual channel 4.1, licensed to Charleston, South Carolina. Its signal is estimated to reach about 50 cities and towns within 76 miles.
About WGWG
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 630 kW effective radiated power, WGWG runs more power than 66% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 522 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 76% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 66 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 76 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 50 cities and towns in our guide with about 699,000 residents, as far as Conway, SC (73 miles).
WGWG shares its transmitter site with WITV, WCSC-TV (CBS) and WZCH-LD. One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
The nearest other MeTV station in our data is WCCB in Charlotte, NC, 172 miles away. Viewers between the two can sometimes receive both.
MeTV (Memorable Entertainment Television) is a free over-the-air network of classic TV series from the 1950s through the 1990s. It is often carried on a subchannel of a local station.
Station facts
| Network | MeTV |
| Virtual channel | 4.1 |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Charleston, SC |
| Tower location | 32.92472, -79.69917 |
| Effective radiated power | 630 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 522 m (1,713 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 21536 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WGWG
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isle of Palms, SC | 11 mi | 30° NNE | Strong |
| Mount Pleasant, SC | 13 mi | 46° NE | Strong |
| North Charleston, SC | 17 mi | 73° ENE | Strong |
| Charleston, SC | 17 mi | 53° NE | Strong |
| Hanahan, SC | 19 mi | 89° E | Strong |
| Goose Creek, SC | 20 mi | 101° ESE | Strong |
| James Island, SC | 21 mi | 48° NE | Strong |
| Folly Beach, SC | 23 mi | 37° NE | Good |
| Ladson, SC | 24 mi | 100° E | Good |
| Shell Point, SC | 25 mi | 68° ENE | Good |
| Sangaree, SC | 26 mi | 107° ESE | Good |
| Moncks Corner, SC | 26 mi | 136° SE | Good |
| Centerville, SC | 28 mi | 100° E | Good |
| Summerville, SC | 28 mi | 103° ESE | Good |
| Bonneau Beach, SC | 32 mi | 147° SSE | Good |
| Ravenel, SC | 34 mi | 71° ENE | Good |
| Hollywood, SC | 34 mi | 67° ENE | Good |
| Seabrook Island, SC | 36 mi | 49° NE | Good |
| Andrews, SC | 37 mi | 192° SSW | Good |
| Georgetown, SC | 39 mi | 217° SW | Good |
| Kingstree, SC | 52 mi | 172° S | Good |
| Saint George, SC | 54 mi | 109° ESE | Good |
| Walterboro, SC | 56 mi | 88° E | Good |
| Murrells Inlet, SC | 58 mi | 221° SW | Good |
| Manning, SC | 61 mi | 151° SSE | Good |
| Garden City, SC | 61 mi | 221° SW | Good |
| Surfside Beach, SC | 63 mi | 222° SW | Good |
| Lake City, SC | 65 mi | 177° S | Good |
| Beaufort, SC | 66 mi | 59° ENE | Good |
| Socastee, SC | 66 mi | 218° SW | Good |
| Burton, SC | 69 mi | 60° ENE | Fair |
| Port Royal, SC | 69 mi | 57° ENE | Fair |
| Forestbrook, SC | 70 mi | 218° SW | Fair |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | 71 mi | 222° SW | Fair |
| Shell Point, SC | 71 mi | 58° ENE | Fair |
| Laurel Bay, SC | 71 mi | 62° ENE | Fair |
| Red Hill, SC | 73 mi | 213° SSW | Fair |
| Conway, SC | 73 mi | 211° SSW | Fair |
| Lakewood, SC | 74 mi | 149° SSE | Fair |
| Privateer, SC | 75 mi | 146° SSE | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WGWG transmitter tower?
WGWG broadcasts from a tower at 32.9247, -79.6992, near Awendaw, SC. It is licensed to Charleston, South Carolina.
What channel is WGWG on?
WGWG appears as virtual channel 4.1 (4.1.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying MeTV.
How far does WGWG broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 76 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 85 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WGWG with an antenna?
About 699,000 people live in the 50 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WGWG?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WGWG tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.