TV channels & antenna towers in Brices Creek, North Carolina
Brices Creek has 16 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, NBC, CW and ION. About 12 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is W20EM-D, 3.2 miles to the NNE.
Network channels in Brices Creek
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IONWEPX-TVION | 38 | 11 mi | 331° NNW | Strong | Greenville, NC |
| ABCWCTI-TVABC | 12 | 14 mi | 283° WNW | Good | New Bern, NC |
| NBCWITN-TVNBC | 7 | 27 mi | 321° NW | Good | Washington, NC |
| CWWNCT-TVCW | 9.2 | 27 mi | 321° NW | Fair | Greenville, NC |
| IONWPXU-TVION | 35 | 45 mi | 211° SSW | Good | Jacksonville, NC |
Over-the-air TV in Brices Creek
With roughly 3,070 residents, Brices Creek is a town in North Carolina. Our map shows 16 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 8 full-power, 1 Class A and 7 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 12 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 7 at good or strong strength.
By distance, 5 transmitters are within 25 miles, 10 between 25 and 45 miles, and 1 farther out. Two of the 5 network stations in range are licensed to Greenville, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Greenville's stations.
For the networks, the best local options are ABC on channel 12 (WCTI-TV), NBC on channel 7 (WITN-TV), CW on channel 9.2 (WNCT-TV) and ION on channel 38 (WEPX-TV). No CBS affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is WNCN in Goldsboro, NC, 92 miles to the northwest. No Fox affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is WSFX-TV in Wilmington, NC, 89 miles to the southwest. 3 full-power stations in range have no network listed in our data; these are typically public television, religious, shopping or independent stations.
Which way to point your antenna in Brices Creek
Point your antenna WNW, at about 302°. The main network towers for Brices Creek sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Two network stations, WITN-TV and WNCT-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 27 miles northwest of Brices Creek (321° NW). That one direction covers every station on the site.
Of the 5 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Brices Creek at fair strength or better, 60% arrive from the northwest; the rest are spread across two other directions.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Brices Creek, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Brices Creek
The farthest main network tower for Brices Creek is WITN-TV (NBC), 27 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.
WEPX-TV is only 11 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.
Other stations near Brices Creek
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W20EM-DLow power | 3.2 mi | 12° NNE | Fair | New Bern, NC |
| WYDOFull power | 14 mi | 283° WNW | Strong | Greenville, NC |
| WUNM-TVFull power | 14 mi | 283° WNW | Strong | Jacksonville, NC |
| W27DP-DLow power | 25 mi | 199° SSW | Fair | New Bern, NC |
| WTGC-LDLow power | 27 mi | 321° NW | Fair | Greenville, NC |
| WJGC-LDLow power | 30 mi | 322° NW | Fair | Greenville, NC |
| W18EV-DLow power | 31 mi | 138° SE | Poor | New Bern, NC |
| W35DW-DLow power | 31 mi | 330° NNW | Weak | Greenville, NC |
| W22FC-DLow power | 40 mi | 337° NNW | Poor | Greenville, NC |
| WUNK-TVFull power | 45 mi | 320° NW | Good | Greenville, NC |
| WHFL-CDClass A | 57 mi | 292° WNW | Poor | Goldsboro, NC |
How Brices Creek compares with the rest of North Carolina
With 12 stations at fair strength or better, Brices Creek ranks 426th of 465 places in North Carolina: fewer than the typical North Carolina town (19). Its nearest major network tower is 11 miles away, against a state median of 23 miles.
57% of North Carolina's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an amplified indoor or attic antenna. The nearest larger city is New Bern, 4.4 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Brices Creek: step by step
- Mount the antenna in the attic or high on the wall facing the towers, keeping the cable to the TV as short as you can.
- Point it toward 321° NW, the direction of WITN-TV (NBC), 27 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
- Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
- Expect around 12 stations, each with a few subchannels. If one you want is missing, turn the antenna 5–10° toward it and scan again.
- Rescan every few months, or whenever a channel disappears; stations occasionally change frequency.
Frequently asked questions
What channel is ABC in Brices Creek, NC?
ABC is on channel 12 from WCTI-TV, broadcasting from 14 miles WNW of Brices Creek. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in Brices Creek, NC?
NBC is on channel 7 from WITN-TV, broadcasting from 27 miles NW of Brices Creek. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CW in Brices Creek, NC?
CW is on channel 9.2 from WNCT-TV, broadcasting from 27 miles NW of Brices Creek. Estimated signal: fair.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Brices Creek?
16 transmitters within 70 miles of Brices Creek; around 12 of them are likely to be receivable with amplified indoor or attic antenna. Each station usually carries several subchannels, so the total channel count after a scan is higher.
Which direction should I point my TV antenna in Brices Creek?
Point your antenna WNW, at about 302°. The main network towers for Brices Creek sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Brices Creek?
Amplified indoor or attic antenna (25–45 miles). Towers are at medium range. An amplified indoor antenna can work; an attic-mounted antenna is the safer choice.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Brices Creek?
WEPX-TV is only 11 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.
Is there an app to find TV towers in Brices Creek?
Yes. The free RCA Signal Finder app for iPhone and Android uses your phone's GPS and compass to show which way each tower is from where you stand.
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More: all TV stations in North Carolina · South region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Brices Creek; signal estimates ignore terrain.