WRLK-TV
Full power TV station · Columbia, South Carolina
WRLK-TV is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Columbia, South Carolina. Its signal is estimated to reach about 87 cities and towns within 62 miles.
About WRLK-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 281 kW effective radiated power, WRLK-TV runs more power than 50% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 317 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 36% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 53 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 62 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 87 cities and towns in our guide with about 698,000 residents, as far as Aiken, SC (59 miles).
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Columbia, SC |
| Tower location | 34.11861, -80.93686 |
| Effective radiated power | 281 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 317 m (1,040 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 61013 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WRLK-TV
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentsville, SC | 4.0 mi | 18° NNE | Strong |
| Woodfield, SC | 4.1 mi | 355° N | Strong |
| Forest Acres, SC | 7.5 mi | 24° NNE | Strong |
| Columbia, SC | 9.9 mi | 35° NE | Strong |
| West Columbia, SC | 12 mi | 42° NE | Strong |
| Saint Andrews, SC | 12 mi | 65° ENE | Strong |
| Seven Oaks, SC | 13 mi | 68° ENE | Strong |
| Cayce, SC | 13 mi | 37° NE | Strong |
| Irmo, SC | 14 mi | 81° E | Good |
| Oak Grove, SC | 15 mi | 51° NE | Good |
| Lugoff, SC | 16 mi | 242° WSW | Good |
| Lake Murray of Richland, SC | 19 mi | 90° E | Good |
| Lexington, SC | 20 mi | 61° ENE | Good |
| Winnsboro, SC | 20 mi | 155° SSE | Good |
| Camden, SC | 21 mi | 245° WSW | Good |
| Red Bank, SC | 22 mi | 53° NE | Good |
| Oak Grove, SC | 24 mi | 4° N | Good |
| Sumter, SC | 37 mi | 292° WNW | Good |
| Batesburg-Leesville, SC | 37 mi | 67° ENE | Good |
| Batesburg, SC | 38 mi | 67° ENE | Good |
| Newberry, SC | 40 mi | 105° ESE | Good |
| Lancaster, SC | 43 mi | 193° SSW | Good |
| Brookdale, SC | 43 mi | 351° N | Good |
| Chester, SC | 43 mi | 159° SSE | Good |
| Orangeburg, SC | 44 mi | 354° N | Good |
| Saluda, SC | 48 mi | 80° E | Good |
| Manning, SC | 51 mi | 305° NW | Good |
| Hartsville, SC | 52 mi | 251° WSW | Good |
| Rock Hill, SC | 56 mi | 175° S | Fair |
| Denmark, SC | 56 mi | 12° NNE | Fair |
| Waxhaw, NC | 57 mi | 191° S | Fair |
| Union, SC | 57 mi | 136° SE | Fair |
| Bamberg, SC | 57 mi | 6° N | Fair |
| Clinton, SC | 59 mi | 114° ESE | Fair |
| Aiken, SC | 59 mi | 49° NE | Fair |
| Marvin, NC | 61 mi | 187° S | Fair |
| Newport, SC | 61 mi | 171° S | Fair |
| Edgefield, SC | 61 mi | 68° ENE | Fair |
| Fort Mill, SC | 61 mi | 180° S | Fair |
| India Hook, SC | 62 mi | 175° S | Fair |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the WRLK-TV transmitter tower?
WRLK-TV broadcasts from a tower at 34.1186, -80.9369, near Dentsville, SC. It is licensed to Columbia, South Carolina.
How far does WRLK-TV broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 62 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 70 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WRLK-TV with an antenna?
About 698,000 people live in the 87 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WRLK-TV?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WRLK-TV tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.