WJZY (Fox) · Channel 46
Full power TV station · Belmont, North Carolina
WJZY is a full power over-the-air TV station affiliated with Fox on virtual channel 46, licensed to Belmont, North Carolina. Its signal is estimated to reach about 237 cities and towns within 79 miles.
About WJZY
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, WJZY runs more power than 79% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 554 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 80% 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 79 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 237 cities and towns in our guide with about 3,000,000 residents, as far as Greenville, SC (78 miles).
WJZY shares its transmitter site with WMYT-TV (CW) and WGTB-CD. One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
The nearest other Fox station in our data is WGHP in High Point, NC, 80 miles away. Viewers between the two can sometimes receive both.
Fox is one of the four big commercial broadcast networks, known for its sports lineup including NFL, MLB and college football. Many Fox affiliates also produce local news.
Station facts
| Network | Fox |
| Virtual channel | 46 |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Belmont, NC |
| Tower location | 35.36236, -81.15508 |
| Effective radiated power | 1,000 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 554 m (1,816 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 73152 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WJZY
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gastonia, NC | 7.2 mi | 15° NNE | Strong |
| Mount Holly, NC | 9.0 mi | 300° WNW | Strong |
| Huntersville, NC | 18 mi | 259° W | Strong |
| Cornelius, NC | 19 mi | 243° WSW | Strong |
| Charlotte, NC | 20 mi | 298° WNW | Strong |
| Shelby, NC | 22 mi | 77° ENE | Strong |
| Mooresville, NC | 25 mi | 232° SW | Strong |
| Fort Mill, SC | 27 mi | 334° NNW | Good |
| Hickory, NC | 28 mi | 158° SSE | Good |
| Harrisburg, NC | 28 mi | 276° W | Good |
| Matthews, NC | 30 mi | 305° NW | Good |
| Rock Hill, SC | 31 mi | 346° NNW | Good |
| Kannapolis, NC | 31 mi | 254° WSW | Good |
| Mint Hill, NC | 31 mi | 294° WNW | Good |
| Stallings, NC | 32 mi | 305° NW | Good |
| Concord, NC | 32 mi | 264° W | Good |
| Statesville, NC | 33 mi | 207° SSW | Good |
| Indian Trail, NC | 34 mi | 306° NW | Good |
| Waxhaw, NC | 38 mi | 323° NW | Good |
| Morganton, NC | 40 mi | 131° SE | Good |
| Monroe, NC | 43 mi | 307° NW | Good |
| Lenoir, NC | 44 mi | 150° SSE | Good |
| Salisbury, NC | 44 mi | 241° WSW | Good |
| Spartanburg, SC | 52 mi | 57° ENE | Good |
| Albemarle, NC | 54 mi | 271° W | Good |
| Lexington, NC | 60 mi | 238° WSW | Good |
| Clemmons, NC | 63 mi | 224° SW | Good |
| Lewisville, NC | 65 mi | 219° SW | Good |
| Boone, NC | 66 mi | 154° SSE | Good |
| Greer, SC | 67 mi | 64° ENE | Good |
| Thomasville, NC | 70 mi | 239° WSW | Good |
| Taylors, SC | 71 mi | 64° ENE | Fair |
| Five Forks, SC | 72 mi | 57° ENE | Fair |
| Winston-Salem, NC | 72 mi | 225° SW | Fair |
| Hendersonville, NC | 74 mi | 87° E | Fair |
| Wade Hampton, SC | 74 mi | 64° ENE | Fair |
| Simpsonville, SC | 76 mi | 55° NE | Fair |
| High Point, NC | 76 mi | 238° WSW | Fair |
| Mauldin, SC | 77 mi | 58° ENE | Fair |
| Greenville, SC | 78 mi | 63° ENE | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WJZY transmitter tower?
WJZY broadcasts from a tower at 35.3624, -81.1551, near Stanley, NC. It is licensed to Belmont, North Carolina.
What channel is WJZY on?
WJZY appears as virtual channel 46 (46.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying Fox.
How far does WJZY broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 79 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 WJZY with an antenna?
About 3,000,000 people live in the 237 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WJZY?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WJZY tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.