TV channels & antenna towers in Brogden, North Carolina

Brogden has 42 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 19 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WHFL-CD, 5.0 miles to the N.

42TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
5.0 mito the closest tower
2,633population

Network channels in Brogden

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
NBCWITN-TVNBC7 37 mi82° E GoodWashington, NC
CWWNCT-TVCW9.2 37 mi82° E FairGreenville, NC
IONWRPX-TVION47 38 mi351° N GoodRocky Mount, NC
ABCWTVDABC11 38 mi313° NW FairDurham, NC
NBCWRAL-TVNBC5 38 mi314° NW GoodRaleigh, NC
TLMWRTD-CDTelemundo54 38 mi314° NW GoodRaleigh, NC
CBSWNCNCBS17 38 mi314° NW FairGoldsboro, NC
FOXWRAZFox50 38 mi314° NW GoodRaleigh, NC
CWWLFLCW22 38 mi314° NW GoodRaleigh, NC
ABCWCTI-TVABC12 42 mi108° ESE FairNew Bern, NC
IONWEPX-TVION38 48 mi97° E GoodGreenville, NC
UNIWUVC-DTUnivision40 55 mi286° WNW GoodFayetteville, NC
IONWPXU-TVION35 63 mi151° SSE WeakJacksonville, NC
MeTVWILM-LDMeTV10.2 68 mi189° S PoorWilmington, NC

Over-the-air TV in Brogden

With roughly 2,630 residents, Brogden is a town in North Carolina. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 42 licensed TV transmitters: 20 full-power, 6 Class A and 16 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 19 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 14 at good or strong strength.

2 of them are within 25 miles of Brogden, 22 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 18 are more than 45 miles out. Four of the 14 network stations in range are licensed to Raleigh, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Raleigh's stations.

The strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 11 (WTVD), CBS on channel 17 (WNCN), NBC on channel 7 (WITN-TV), Fox on channel 50 (WRAZ), CW on channel 22 (WLFL), ION on channel 38 (WEPX-TV), Telemundo on channel 54 (WRTD-CD), Univision on channel 40 (WUVC-DT) and MeTV on channel 10.2 (WILM-LD). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (good signal) and Univision (good signal). 8 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 Brogden

The main network towers around Brogden are in different directions: ABC 313° NW (38 mi), CBS 314° NW (38 mi), NBC 82° E (37 mi) and Fox 314° NW (38 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Six network stations, WTVD, WRAL-TV, WRTD-CD, WNCN and WRAZ and others, transmit from the same tower site about 38 miles northwest of Brogden (313° NW). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 12 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Brogden at fair strength or better, 50% arrive from the northwest; the rest are spread across three other directions.

All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Brogden, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Brogden

The farthest main network tower for Brogden is WRAZ (Fox), 38 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.

An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.

Other stations near Brogden

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 28; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WHFL-CDClass A5.0 mi 1° NGoodGoldsboro, NC
WARZ-LDLow power22 mi 317° NWFairSmithfield, NC
WUNK-TVFull power30 mi 53° NEGoodGreenville, NC
WJGC-LDLow power35 mi 77° ENEWeakGreenville, NC
WTGC-LDLow power37 mi 82° EWeakGreenville, NC
WFPX-TVFull power38 mi 351° NGoodArcher Lodge, NC
WRDCFull power38 mi 314° NWGoodDurham, NC
WNGT-CDClass A39 mi 313° NWWeakRaleigh, NC
W35DW-DLow power39 mi 74° ENEPoorGreenville, NC
WYDOFull power42 mi 108° ESEGoodGreenville, NC
WUNM-TVFull power42 mi 108° ESEGoodJacksonville, NC
W22FC-DLow power42 mi 61° ENEPoorGreenville, NC
WHIG-CDClass A44 mi 19° NNEPoorRocky Mount, NC
WNCR-LDLow power44 mi 18° NNEPoorTarboro, NC
WAUG-LDLow power48 mi 317° NWPoorRaleigh, NC
WDRH-LDLow power50 mi 314° NWPoorRaleigh, NC
WWIW-LDLow power50 mi 314° NWPoorRaleigh, NC
WDRN-LDLow power51 mi 254° WSWPoorFayetteville, NC
W33EI-DLow power53 mi 304° WNWPoorRaleigh, NC
W20EM-DLow power56 mi 103° ESEPoorNew Bern, NC
WNCB-LDLow power56 mi 253° WSWPoorFayetteville, NC
W27DP-DLow power61 mi 131° SEPoorNew Bern, NC
WBFT-CDClass A64 mi 281° WPoorSanford, NC
WUBX-CDClass A65 mi 317° NWPoorDurham, Etc., NC
WUNUFull power67 mi 239° WSWWeakLumberton, NC

How Brogden compares with the rest of North Carolina

With 19 stations at fair strength or better, Brogden ranks 225th of 465 places in North Carolina: the same as the typical North Carolina town (19). Its nearest major network tower is 37 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 Goldsboro, 6.8 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Brogden: step by step

  1. 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.
  2. Point it toward 314° NW, the direction of WRAZ (Fox), 38 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
  3. Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
  4. Expect around 19 stations, each with a few subchannels. If one you want is missing, turn the antenna 5–10° toward it and scan again.
  5. Rescan every few months, or whenever a channel disappears; stations occasionally change frequency.

Frequently asked questions

What channel is ABC in Brogden, NC?

ABC is on channel 11 from WTVD, broadcasting from 38 miles NW of Brogden. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CBS in Brogden, NC?

CBS is on channel 17 from WNCN, broadcasting from 38 miles NW of Brogden. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in Brogden, NC?

NBC is on channel 7 from WITN-TV, broadcasting from 37 miles E of Brogden. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Brogden, NC?

Fox is on channel 50 from WRAZ, broadcasting from 38 miles NW of Brogden. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Brogden, NC?

CW is on channel 22 from WLFL, broadcasting from 38 miles NW of Brogden. Estimated signal: good.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Brogden?

42 transmitters within 70 miles of Brogden; around 19 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 Brogden?

The main network towers around Brogden are in different directions: ABC 313° NW (38 mi), CBS 314° NW (38 mi), NBC 82° E (37 mi) and Fox 314° NW (38 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

What kind of antenna do I need in Brogden?

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. The towers are spread over about 129° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Brogden?

An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Brogden?

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 Brogden; signal estimates ignore terrain.