WRAZ (Fox) · Channel 50
Full power TV station · Raleigh, North Carolina
WRAZ is a full power over-the-air TV station affiliated with Fox on virtual channel 50, licensed to Raleigh, North Carolina. Its signal is estimated to reach about 158 cities and towns within 81 miles.
About WRAZ
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 805.4 kW effective radiated power, WRAZ runs more power than 74% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 607 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 88% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 71 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 158 cities and towns in our guide with about 2,980,000 residents, as far as Danville, VA (79 miles).
WRAZ shares its transmitter site with WRAL-TV (NBC), WRTD-CD (Telemundo), WNCN (CBS), WRDC, WLFL (CW) and WNGT-CD and 1 more. 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, 74 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 | 50 |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Raleigh, NC |
| Tower location | 35.67472, -78.52750 |
| Effective radiated power | 805.4 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 607 m (1,992 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 64611 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WRAZ
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton, NC | 4.3 mi | 293° WNW | Strong |
| Garner, NC | 5.5 mi | 117° ESE | Strong |
| Knightdale, NC | 8.2 mi | 199° SSW | Strong |
| Raleigh, NC | 9.2 mi | 137° SE | Strong |
| West Raleigh, NC | 11 mi | 135° SE | Strong |
| Smithfield, NC | 16 mi | 317° NW | Strong |
| Cary, NC | 16 mi | 119° ESE | Strong |
| Fuquay-Varina, NC | 17 mi | 68° ENE | Strong |
| Holly Springs, NC | 17 mi | 85° E | Strong |
| Apex, NC | 19 mi | 102° ESE | Strong |
| Morrisville, NC | 20 mi | 122° ESE | Strong |
| Wake Forest, NC | 21 mi | 183° S | Strong |
| Dunn, NC | 26 mi | 10° N | Good |
| Durham, NC | 30 mi | 137° SE | Good |
| Chapel Hill, NC | 34 mi | 119° ESE | Good |
| Wilson, NC | 34 mi | 265° W | Good |
| Carrboro, NC | 35 mi | 118° ESE | Good |
| Goldsboro, NC | 36 mi | 304° NW | Good |
| Sanford, NC | 39 mi | 70° ENE | Good |
| Spring Lake, NC | 43 mi | 35° NE | Good |
| Rocky Mount, NC | 45 mi | 246° WSW | Good |
| Fort Bragg, NC | 46 mi | 36° NE | Good |
| Henderson, NC | 46 mi | 189° S | Good |
| Fayetteville, NC | 47 mi | 25° NNE | Good |
| Mebane, NC | 51 mi | 125° SE | Good |
| Hope Mills, NC | 54 mi | 26° NNE | Good |
| Graham, NC | 56 mi | 119° ESE | Good |
| Tarboro, NC | 58 mi | 255° WSW | Good |
| Burlington, NC | 59 mi | 119° ESE | Good |
| Southern Pines, NC | 60 mi | 54° NE | Good |
| Kinston, NC | 60 mi | 298° WNW | Good |
| Elon, NC | 62 mi | 118° ESE | Good |
| Pinehurst, NC | 63 mi | 58° ENE | Good |
| Greenville, NC | 65 mi | 274° W | Good |
| Asheboro, NC | 72 mi | 91° E | Good |
| Roanoke Rapids, NC | 73 mi | 222° SW | Fair |
| Greensboro, NC | 76 mi | 111° ESE | Fair |
| Lumberton, NC | 78 mi | 20° NNE | Fair |
| Reidsville, NC | 79 mi | 126° SE | Fair |
| Danville, VA | 79 mi | 142° SE | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
- WRAL-TVNBC · 5
- WRTD-CDTelemundo · 54
- WNCNCBS · 17
- WLFLCW · 22
- WTVDABC · 11
- WRPX-TVION · 47
- WUVC-DTUnivision · 40
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WRAZ transmitter tower?
WRAZ broadcasts from a tower at 35.6747, -78.5275, near Clayton, NC. It is licensed to Raleigh, North Carolina.
What channel is WRAZ on?
WRAZ appears as virtual channel 50 (50.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying Fox.
How far does WRAZ 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 WRAZ with an antenna?
About 2,980,000 people live in the 158 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WRAZ?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WRAZ tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.