WNSC-TV
Full power TV station · Rock Hill, South Carolina
WNSC-TV is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Rock Hill, South Carolina. Its signal is estimated to reach about 119 cities and towns within 58 miles.
About WNSC-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, WNSC-TV runs more power than 79% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 210 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 10% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 45 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 58 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 119 cities and towns in our guide with about 2,090,000 residents, as far as Columbia, SC (58 miles).
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Rock Hill, SC |
| Tower location | 34.83981, -81.01833 |
| Effective radiated power | 1,000 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 210 m (689 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 61009 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WNSC-TV
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Hill, SC | 5.9 mi | 176° S | Strong |
| Fort Mill, SC | 12 mi | 200° SSW | Strong |
| Tega Cay, SC | 13 mi | 178° S | Strong |
| Lancaster, SC | 16 mi | 301° WNW | Strong |
| Waxhaw, NC | 17 mi | 249° WSW | Strong |
| Pineville, NC | 18 mi | 203° SSW | Strong |
| Lake Wylie, SC | 19 mi | 176° S | Strong |
| Weddington, NC | 19 mi | 229° SW | Strong |
| Wesley Chapel, NC | 23 mi | 239° WSW | Strong |
| Matthews, NC | 25 mi | 221° SW | Strong |
| Stallings, NC | 26 mi | 227° SW | Strong |
| Indian Trail, NC | 26 mi | 230° SW | Strong |
| Belmont, NC | 28 mi | 178° S | Good |
| Monroe, NC | 28 mi | 249° WSW | Good |
| Charlotte, NC | 29 mi | 200° SSW | Good |
| Gastonia, NC | 31 mi | 162° SSE | Good |
| Mint Hill, NC | 31 mi | 222° SW | Good |
| Mount Holly, NC | 32 mi | 180° S | Good |
| Kings Mountain, NC | 33 mi | 147° SSE | Good |
| Harrisburg, NC | 39 mi | 211° SSW | Good |
| Gaffney, SC | 39 mi | 114° ESE | Good |
| Huntersville, NC | 41 mi | 194° SSW | Good |
| Shelby, NC | 43 mi | 137° SE | Good |
| Cornelius, NC | 46 mi | 191° SSW | Good |
| Lincolnton, NC | 46 mi | 163° SSE | Good |
| Concord, NC | 46 mi | 212° SSW | Good |
| Davidson, NC | 47 mi | 193° SSW | Good |
| Kannapolis, NC | 50 mi | 207° SSW | Fair |
| Newberry, SC | 52 mi | 41° NE | Fair |
| Spartanburg, SC | 52 mi | 98° E | Fair |
| Mooresville, NC | 53 mi | 193° SSW | Fair |
| Irmo, SC | 53 mi | 10° N | Fair |
| Dentsville, SC | 54 mi | 356° N | Fair |
| Woodfield, SC | 54 mi | 355° N | Fair |
| Seven Oaks, SC | 55 mi | 8° N | Fair |
| Clinton, SC | 55 mi | 62° ENE | Fair |
| Saint Andrews, SC | 55 mi | 7° N | Fair |
| Boiling Springs, SC | 56 mi | 104° ESE | Fair |
| Forest Acres, SC | 57 mi | 358° N | Fair |
| Columbia, SC | 58 mi | 1° N | Fair |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the WNSC-TV transmitter tower?
WNSC-TV broadcasts from a tower at 34.8398, -81.0183, near Lesslie, SC. It is licensed to Rock Hill, South Carolina.
How far does WNSC-TV broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 58 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 66 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WNSC-TV with an antenna?
About 2,090,000 people live in the 119 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WNSC-TV?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WNSC-TV tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.