WUVC-DT (Univision) · Channel 40
Full power TV station · Fayetteville, North Carolina
WUVC-DT is a full power over-the-air TV station affiliated with Univision on virtual channel 40, licensed to Fayetteville, North Carolina. Its signal is estimated to reach about 157 cities and towns within 77 miles.
About WUVC-DT
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 480 kW effective radiated power, WUVC-DT runs more power than 60% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 558 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 80% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 68 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 77 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 157 cities and towns in our guide with about 3,060,000 residents, as far as Kernersville, NC (74 miles).
The nearest other Univision station in our data is WFDC-DT in Arlington, VA, 259 miles away. Viewers between the two can sometimes receive both.
Univision is the largest Spanish-language broadcast network in the U.S., carrying telenovelas, news, entertainment and soccer.
Station facts
| Network | Univision |
| Virtual channel | 40 |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Fayetteville, NC |
| Tower location | 35.51219, -78.97772 |
| Effective radiated power | 480 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 558 m (1,831 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 16517 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WUVC-DT
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuquay-Varina, NC | 11 mi | 244° WSW | Strong |
| Sanford, NC | 12 mi | 79° E | Strong |
| Holly Springs, NC | 13 mi | 220° SW | Strong |
| Apex, NC | 17 mi | 205° SSW | Strong |
| Cary, NC | 22 mi | 210° SSW | Good |
| Morrisville, NC | 23 mi | 202° SSW | Good |
| Spring Lake, NC | 24 mi | 359° N | Good |
| Garner, NC | 25 mi | 236° SW | Good |
| Fort Bragg, NC | 26 mi | 4° N | Good |
| West Raleigh, NC | 26 mi | 223° SW | Good |
| Raleigh, NC | 26 mi | 227° SW | Good |
| Carrboro, NC | 28 mi | 169° SSE | Good |
| Chapel Hill, NC | 28 mi | 171° S | Good |
| Clayton, NC | 31 mi | 252° WSW | Good |
| Fayetteville, NC | 32 mi | 350° N | Good |
| Southern Pines, NC | 33 mi | 45° NE | Good |
| Durham, NC | 34 mi | 188° S | Good |
| Knightdale, NC | 34 mi | 236° SW | Good |
| Pinehurst, NC | 35 mi | 52° NE | Good |
| Smithfield, NC | 36 mi | 271° W | Good |
| Hope Mills, NC | 37 mi | 357° N | Good |
| Wake Forest, NC | 42 mi | 219° SW | Good |
| Mebane, NC | 43 mi | 158° SSE | Good |
| Graham, NC | 45 mi | 148° SSE | Good |
| Burlington, NC | 48 mi | 147° SSE | Good |
| Asheboro, NC | 49 mi | 106° ESE | Good |
| Goldsboro, NC | 56 mi | 279° W | Good |
| Laurinburg, NC | 58 mi | 28° NNE | Good |
| Greensboro, NC | 60 mi | 130° SE | Good |
| Wilson, NC | 61 mi | 257° WSW | Good |
| Lumberton, NC | 62 mi | 2° N | Good |
| Archdale, NC | 62 mi | 116° ESE | Good |
| Henderson, NC | 65 mi | 210° SSW | Good |
| High Point, NC | 65 mi | 118° ESE | Good |
| Thomasville, NC | 67 mi | 112° ESE | Good |
| Albemarle, NC | 70 mi | 80° E | Fair |
| Reidsville, NC | 70 mi | 146° SSE | Fair |
| Rocky Mount, NC | 73 mi | 247° WSW | Fair |
| Kernersville, NC | 74 mi | 124° SE | Fair |
| Lexington, NC | 75 mi | 106° ESE | Fair |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the WUVC-DT transmitter tower?
WUVC-DT broadcasts from a tower at 35.5122, -78.9777, near Broadway, NC. It is licensed to Fayetteville, North Carolina.
What channel is WUVC-DT on?
WUVC-DT appears as virtual channel 40 (40.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying Univision.
How far does WUVC-DT broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 77 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 86 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WUVC-DT with an antenna?
About 3,060,000 people live in the 157 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WUVC-DT?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WUVC-DT tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.