WITN-TV (NBC) · Channel 7
Full power TV station · Washington, North Carolina
WITN-TV is a full power over-the-air TV station affiliated with NBC on virtual channel 7, licensed to Washington, North Carolina. Its signal is estimated to reach about 130 cities and towns within 81 miles.
About WITN-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 1,000 kW effective radiated power, WITN-TV runs more power than 79% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 592 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 85% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 70 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 81 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 130 cities and towns in our guide with about 1,700,000 residents, as far as Fuquay-Varina, NC (81 miles).
WITN-TV shares its transmitter site with WNCT-TV (CW) and WTGC-LD. One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
The nearest other NBC station in our data is WRAL-TV in Raleigh, NC, 67 miles away. Viewers between the two can sometimes receive both.
NBC is one of the four big commercial broadcast networks. Local NBC affiliates carry the national morning show, evening news and primetime lineup, plus Sunday Night Football and, in Olympic years, the Games.
Station facts
| Network | NBC |
| Virtual channel | 7 |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Washington, NC |
| Tower location | 35.36553, -77.39294 |
| Effective radiated power | 1,000 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 592 m (1,942 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 594 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WITN-TV
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ayden, NC | 7.5 mi | 170° S | Strong |
| Winterville, NC | 11 mi | 178° S | Strong |
| Kinston, NC | 13 mi | 56° NE | Strong |
| Greenville, NC | 17 mi | 185° S | Strong |
| Washington, NC | 23 mi | 237° WSW | Strong |
| New Bern, NC | 27 mi | 312° NW | Good |
| James City, NC | 28 mi | 314° NW | Good |
| Goldsboro, NC | 34 mi | 92° E | Good |
| Half Moon, NC | 37 mi | 6° N | Good |
| Tarboro, NC | 38 mi | 168° SSE | Good |
| Wilson, NC | 38 mi | 130° SE | Good |
| Williamston, NC | 39 mi | 209° SSW | Good |
| Jacksonville, NC | 42 mi | 3° N | Good |
| Havelock, NC | 44 mi | 321° NW | Good |
| Piney Green, NC | 45 mi | 355° N | Good |
| Rocky Mount, NC | 45 mi | 150° SSE | Good |
| Selma, NC | 52 mi | 103° ESE | Good |
| Nashville, NC | 53 mi | 142° SE | Good |
| Smithfield, NC | 54 mi | 100° E | Good |
| Morehead City, NC | 58 mi | 320° NW | Good |
| Clinton, NC | 58 mi | 64° ENE | Good |
| Zebulon, NC | 61 mi | 121° ESE | Good |
| Wendell, NC | 62 mi | 117° ESE | Good |
| Clayton, NC | 63 mi | 108° ESE | Good |
| Edenton, NC | 65 mi | 223° SW | Good |
| Ahoskie, NC | 68 mi | 200° SSW | Good |
| Knightdale, NC | 68 mi | 115° ESE | Good |
| Dunn, NC | 69 mi | 86° E | Good |
| Rolesville, NC | 71 mi | 122° ESE | Good |
| Garner, NC | 73 mi | 109° ESE | Fair |
| Raleigh, NC | 75 mi | 112° ESE | Fair |
| Wake Forest, NC | 76 mi | 124° SE | Fair |
| Angier, NC | 76 mi | 97° E | Fair |
| Roanoke Rapids, NC | 77 mi | 169° S | Fair |
| West Raleigh, NC | 77 mi | 112° ESE | Fair |
| Murraysville, NC | 78 mi | 19° NNE | Fair |
| Ogden, NC | 79 mi | 18° NNE | Fair |
| Wrightsboro, NC | 80 mi | 22° NNE | Fair |
| Fuquay-Varina, NC | 81 mi | 100° E | Fair |
| Kings Grant, NC | 81 mi | 19° NNE | Fair |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the WITN-TV transmitter tower?
WITN-TV broadcasts from a tower at 35.3655, -77.3929, near Grifton, NC. It is licensed to Washington, North Carolina.
What channel is WITN-TV on?
WITN-TV appears as virtual channel 7 (7.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying NBC.
How far does WITN-TV broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 81 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 90 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WITN-TV with an antenna?
About 1,700,000 people live in the 130 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WITN-TV?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WITN-TV tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.