WTPC-TV (Trinity) · Channel 21
Full power TV station · Virginia Beach, Virginia
WTPC-TV is a full power over-the-air TV station affiliated with Trinity on virtual channel 21, licensed to Virginia Beach, Virginia. Its signal is estimated to reach about 47 cities and towns within 58 miles.
About WTPC-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 85 kW effective radiated power, WTPC-TV runs more power than 36% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW). Stations on VHF channels are licensed at much lower power than UHF stations to cover the same area, so a low figure does not always mean a weak signal.
Its antenna sits 310 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 33% 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 58 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 47 cities and towns in our guide with about 1,940,000 residents, as far as Petersburg, VA (57 miles).
WTPC-TV shares its transmitter site with WGNT, WHRO-TV, WTVZ-TV and WTKR (CBS). One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
The nearest other Trinity station in our data is WHSG-TV in Monroe, GA, 491 miles away. Viewers between the two can sometimes receive both.
Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN) is a Christian religious broadcaster with a large network of owned stations and translators.
Station facts
| Network | Trinity |
| Virtual channel | 21 |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Virginia Beach, VA |
| Tower location | 36.80883, -76.50314 |
| Effective radiated power | 85 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 310 m (1,017 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 82574 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WTPC-TV
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suffolk, VA | 7.2 mi | 39° NE | Strong |
| Portsmouth Heights, VA | 7.5 mi | 264° W | Strong |
| South Suffolk, VA | 8.0 mi | 37° NE | Good |
| Carrollton, VA | 10 mi | 162° SSE | Good |
| Portsmouth, VA | 11 mi | 261° W | Good |
| Norfolk, VA | 12 mi | 258° WSW | Good |
| Chesapeake, VA | 13 mi | 267° W | Good |
| Windsor, VA | 13 mi | 90° E | Good |
| Smithfield, VA | 14 mi | 149° SSE | Good |
| Hampton, VA | 18 mi | 210° SSW | Good |
| East Hampton, VA | 18 mi | 211° SSW | Good |
| Newport News, VA | 19 mi | 186° S | Good |
| Rushmere, VA | 20 mi | 152° SSE | Good |
| Poquoson, VA | 23 mi | 202° SSW | Good |
| Franklin, VA | 25 mi | 69° ENE | Good |
| Moyock, NC | 27 mi | 318° NW | Good |
| Virginia Beach, VA | 29 mi | 264° W | Good |
| Gloucester Point, VA | 31 mi | 181° S | Fair |
| Gatesville, NC | 31 mi | 26° NNE | Fair |
| Courtland, VA | 32 mi | 78° ENE | Fair |
| Williamsburg, VA | 34 mi | 160° SSE | Fair |
| Waverly, VA | 36 mi | 115° ESE | Fair |
| Winton, NC | 37 mi | 40° NE | Fair |
| Camden, NC | 38 mi | 331° NNW | Fair |
| Elizabeth City, NC | 38 mi | 339° NNW | Fair |
| Gloucester Courthouse, VA | 42 mi | 178° S | Fair |
| Murfreesboro, NC | 42 mi | 52° NE | Fair |
| Cape Charles, VA | 42 mi | 220° SW | Fair |
| Hertford, NC | 43 mi | 357° N | Fair |
| Sussex, VA | 44 mi | 99° E | Fair |
| Mathews, VA | 45 mi | 193° SSW | Fair |
| Ahoskie, NC | 45 mi | 36° NE | Fair |
| Prince George, VA | 52 mi | 123° ESE | Fair |
| Edenton, NC | 52 mi | 6° N | Fair |
| Deltaville, VA | 52 mi | 190° S | Fair |
| West Point, VA | 52 mi | 162° SSE | Fair |
| Fort Lee, VA | 55 mi | 123° ESE | Fair |
| Hopewell, VA | 55 mi | 128° SE | Fair |
| Saluda, VA | 55 mi | 175° S | Fair |
| Petersburg, VA | 57 mi | 120° ESE | Fair |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the WTPC-TV transmitter tower?
WTPC-TV broadcasts from a tower at 36.8088, -76.5031, near Suffolk, VA. It is licensed to Virginia Beach, Virginia.
What channel is WTPC-TV on?
WTPC-TV appears as virtual channel 21 (21.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying Trinity.
How far does WTPC-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 WTPC-TV with an antenna?
About 1,940,000 people live in the 47 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WTPC-TV?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WTPC-TV tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.