WHMC
Full power TV station · Conway, South Carolina
WHMC is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Conway, South Carolina. Its signal is estimated to reach about 52 cities and towns within 61 miles.
About WHMC
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 950 kW effective radiated power, WHMC runs more power than 78% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 246 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 16% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 48 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 61 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 52 cities and towns in our guide with about 361,000 residents, as far as Lumberton, NC (47 miles).
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Conway, SC |
| Tower location | 33.94972, -79.10833 |
| Effective radiated power | 950 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 246 m (806 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 61004 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WHMC
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conway, SC | 8.6 mi | 336° NNW | Strong |
| Red Hill, SC | 9.2 mi | 112° ESE | Strong |
| Red Hill, SC | 10 mi | 330° NNW | Strong |
| Loris, SC | 14 mi | 240° WSW | Strong |
| Forestbrook, SC | 18 mi | 331° NNW | Strong |
| Tabor City, NC | 19 mi | 224° SW | Strong |
| Socastee, SC | 19 mi | 341° NNW | Strong |
| Mullins, SC | 20 mi | 155° SSE | Strong |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | 22 mi | 325° NW | Strong |
| Marion, SC | 23 mi | 133° SE | Strong |
| Surfside Beach, SC | 25 mi | 342° NNW | Strong |
| Garden City, SC | 25 mi | 347° NNW | Strong |
| North Myrtle Beach, SC | 26 mi | 291° WNW | Good |
| Murrells Inlet, SC | 28 mi | 352° N | Good |
| Little River, SC | 29 mi | 281° W | Good |
| Carolina Shores, NC | 30 mi | 276° W | Good |
| Calabash, NC | 31 mi | 278° W | Good |
| Sunset Beach, NC | 35 mi | 278° W | Good |
| Whiteville, NC | 35 mi | 221° SW | Good |
| Dillon, SC | 36 mi | 155° SSE | Good |
| Lake City, SC | 37 mi | 81° E | Good |
| Fairmont, NC | 38 mi | 179° S | Good |
| Georgetown, SC | 41 mi | 15° NNE | Good |
| Florence, SC | 41 mi | 114° ESE | Good |
| Shallotte, NC | 41 mi | 268° W | Good |
| Andrews, SC | 43 mi | 37° NE | Good |
| Kingstree, SC | 46 mi | 65° ENE | Good |
| Lumberton, NC | 47 mi | 187° S | Good |
| Timmonsville, SC | 49 mi | 105° ESE | Good |
| Darlington, SC | 50 mi | 119° ESE | Good |
| Pembroke, NC | 51 mi | 174° S | Good |
| Oak Island, NC | 54 mi | 273° W | Fair |
| Elizabethtown, NC | 55 mi | 212° SSW | Fair |
| Maxton, NC | 56 mi | 166° SSE | Fair |
| Bennettsville, SC | 57 mi | 144° SE | Fair |
| Long Beach, NC | 57 mi | 273° W | Fair |
| Saint James, NC | 57 mi | 272° W | Fair |
| Boiling Spring Lakes, NC | 60 mi | 265° W | Fair |
| Red Springs, NC | 60 mi | 176° S | Fair |
| Laurinburg, NC | 60 mi | 160° SSE | Fair |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the WHMC transmitter tower?
WHMC broadcasts from a tower at 33.9497, -79.1083, near Conway, SC. It is licensed to Conway, South Carolina.
How far does WHMC broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 61 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 69 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WHMC with an antenna?
About 361,000 people live in the 52 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WHMC?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WHMC tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.