WZRB (ION) · Channel 47
Full power TV station · Columbia, South Carolina
WZRB is a full power over-the-air TV station affiliated with ION on virtual channel 47, licensed to Columbia, South Carolina. Its signal is estimated to reach about 65 cities and towns within 51 miles.
About WZRB
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 155 kW effective radiated power, WZRB runs more power than 43% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 192 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 8% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 43 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 51 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 65 cities and towns in our guide with about 498,000 residents, as far as Sumter, SC (39 miles).
The nearest other ION station in our data is WGPX-TV in Burlington, NC, 142 miles away. Viewers between the two can sometimes receive both.
ION Television is a commercial network built around crime and procedural drama series, with some live sports. It is carried free over the air in most large markets.
Station facts
| Network | ION |
| Virtual channel | 47 |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Columbia, SC |
| Tower location | 34.04417, -80.99722 |
| Effective radiated power | 155 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 192 m (630 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 136750 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WZRB
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Acres, SC | 1.8 mi | 346° NNW | Strong |
| Dentsville, SC | 2.6 mi | 238° WSW | Strong |
| Columbia, SC | 3.7 mi | 36° NE | Strong |
| Woodfield, SC | 3.9 mi | 255° WSW | Strong |
| West Columbia, SC | 5.6 mi | 51° NE | Strong |
| Cayce, SC | 7.0 mi | 39° NE | Strong |
| Saint Andrews, SC | 7.6 mi | 91° E | Strong |
| Seven Oaks, SC | 8.6 mi | 92° E | Strong |
| Springdale, SC | 8.7 mi | 47° NE | Strong |
| Oak Grove, SC | 9.4 mi | 62° ENE | Strong |
| Irmo, SC | 11 mi | 105° ESE | Good |
| Blythewood, SC | 12 mi | 186° S | Good |
| Hopkins, SC | 12 mi | 325° NW | Good |
| Lexington, SC | 14 mi | 72° ENE | Good |
| Red Bank, SC | 16 mi | 61° ENE | Good |
| Lake Murray of Richland, SC | 16 mi | 109° ESE | Good |
| Oak Grove, SC | 18 mi | 355° N | Good |
| Lugoff, SC | 22 mi | 234° SW | Good |
| Winnsboro, SC | 24 mi | 168° SSE | Good |
| Camden, SC | 26 mi | 238° WSW | Good |
| Cherryvale, SC | 31 mi | 281° WNW | Good |
| Batesburg-Leesville, SC | 32 mi | 73° ENE | Good |
| Dalzell, SC | 33 mi | 273° W | Good |
| Batesburg, SC | 33 mi | 73° ENE | Good |
| Brookdale, SC | 38 mi | 345° NNW | Good |
| South Sumter, SC | 39 mi | 285° WNW | Good |
| Sumter, SC | 39 mi | 283° WNW | Good |
| Wilkinson Heights, SC | 39 mi | 346° NNW | Good |
| Newberry, SC | 39 mi | 114° ESE | Good |
| Orangeburg, SC | 39 mi | 348° NNW | Good |
| Lakewood, SC | 40 mi | 290° WNW | Good |
| Edisto, SC | 40 mi | 352° N | Good |
| Saluda, SC | 44 mi | 86° E | Fair |
| Bishopville, SC | 44 mi | 255° WSW | Fair |
| Springdale, SC | 46 mi | 195° SSW | Fair |
| Elgin, SC | 46 mi | 200° SSW | Fair |
| Chester, SC | 47 mi | 165° SSE | Fair |
| Lancaster, SC | 48 mi | 196° SSW | Fair |
| Denmark, SC | 51 mi | 9° N | Fair |
| Williston, SC | 51 mi | 29° NNE | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WZRB transmitter tower?
WZRB broadcasts from a tower at 34.0442, -80.9972, near Forest Acres, SC. It is licensed to Columbia, South Carolina.
What channel is WZRB on?
WZRB appears as virtual channel 47 (47.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying ION.
How far does WZRB broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 51 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 WZRB with an antenna?
About 498,000 people live in the 65 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WZRB?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WZRB tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.