WITV
Full power TV station · Charleston, South Carolina
WITV is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Charleston, South Carolina. Its signal is estimated to reach about 60 cities and towns within 80 miles.
About WITV
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, WITV runs more power than 79% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 562 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 81% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 68 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 80 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 60 cities and towns in our guide with about 858,000 residents, as far as Hilton Head Island, SC (79 miles).
WITV shares its transmitter site with WGWG (MeTV), WCSC-TV (CBS) and WZCH-LD. One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Charleston, SC |
| Tower location | 32.92472, -79.69917 |
| Effective radiated power | 1,000 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 562 m (1,843 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 61005 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WITV
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 | Strong |
| Ladson, SC | 24 mi | 100° E | Strong |
| Shell Point, SC | 25 mi | 68° ENE | Strong |
| Sangaree, SC | 26 mi | 107° ESE | Strong |
| Moncks Corner, SC | 26 mi | 136° SE | Strong |
| Centerville, SC | 28 mi | 100° E | Good |
| Summerville, SC | 28 mi | 103° ESE | Good |
| Hollywood, SC | 34 mi | 67° ENE | Good |
| Andrews, SC | 37 mi | 192° SSW | Good |
| Georgetown, SC | 39 mi | 217° SW | Good |
| Kingstree, SC | 52 mi | 172° S | 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 | Good |
| Port Royal, SC | 69 mi | 57° ENE | Good |
| Forestbrook, SC | 70 mi | 218° SW | Good |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | 71 mi | 222° SW | Good |
| 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 |
| Brookdale, SC | 76 mi | 121° ESE | Fair |
| Orangeburg, SC | 77 mi | 120° ESE | Fair |
| Sumter, SC | 78 mi | 152° SSE | Fair |
| Hilton Head, SC | 78 mi | 51° NE | Fair |
| Red Hill, SC | 78 mi | 199° SSW | Fair |
| Hilton Head Island, SC | 79 mi | 50° NE | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WITV transmitter tower?
WITV broadcasts from a tower at 32.9247, -79.6992, near Awendaw, SC. It is licensed to Charleston, South Carolina.
How far does WITV broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 80 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 88 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WITV with an antenna?
About 858,000 people live in the 60 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WITV?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WITV tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.