WTVI
Full power TV station · Charlotte, North Carolina
WTVI is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Charlotte, North Carolina. Its signal is estimated to reach about 28 cities and towns within 21 miles.
About WTVI
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 2.57 kW effective radiated power, WTVI runs more power than 2% 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 359 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 47% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 56 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 21 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 28 cities and towns in our guide with about 1,270,000 residents, as far as Cornelius, NC (17 miles).
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Charlotte, NC |
| Tower location | 35.28750, -80.69556 |
| Effective radiated power | 2.57 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 359 m (1,178 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 10645 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WTVI
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisburg, NC | 3.3 mi | 220° SW | Good |
| Mint Hill, NC | 7.9 mi | 340° NNW | Fair |
| Charlotte, NC | 9.3 mi | 63° ENE | Fair |
| Concord, NC | 11 mi | 217° SW | Fair |
| Midland, NC | 12 mi | 291° WNW | Fair |
| Huntersville, NC | 12 mi | 136° SE | Fair |
| Matthews, NC | 12 mi | 8° N | Fair |
| Hemby Bridge, NC | 13 mi | 343° NNW | Fair |
| Stallings, NC | 14 mi | 358° N | Fair |
| Fairview, NC | 14 mi | 319° NW | Fair |
| Lake Park, NC | 14 mi | 346° NNW | Fair |
| Kannapolis, NC | 14 mi | 197° SSW | Fair |
| Indian Trail, NC | 15 mi | 354° N | Fair |
| Locust, NC | 15 mi | 277° W | Fair |
| Stanfield, NC | 16 mi | 284° WNW | Fair |
| Mount Pleasant, NC | 17 mi | 242° WSW | Fair |
| Cornelius, NC | 17 mi | 146° SE | Fair |
| Enochville, NC | 17 mi | 185° S | Fair |
| Davidson, NC | 17 mi | 151° SSE | Fair |
| Unionville, NC | 17 mi | 323° NW | Fair |
| Pineville, NC | 18 mi | 38° NE | Fair |
| Mount Holly, NC | 18 mi | 92° E | Fair |
| Landis, NC | 18 mi | 195° SSW | Fair |
| Weddington, NC | 19 mi | 11° NNE | Fair |
| Wesley Chapel, NC | 19 mi | 356° N | Fair |
| Belmont, NC | 20 mi | 81° E | Fair |
| Lowesville, NC | 20 mi | 117° ESE | Fair |
| China Grove, NC | 20 mi | 198° SSW | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WTVI transmitter tower?
WTVI broadcasts from a tower at 35.2875, -80.6956, near Harrisburg, NC. It is licensed to Charlotte, North Carolina.
How far does WTVI broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 21 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 59 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WTVI with an antenna?
About 1,270,000 people live in the 28 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WTVI?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WTVI tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.