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.
Network channels in Brogden
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NBCWITN-TVNBC | 7 | 37 mi | 82° E | Good | Washington, NC |
| CWWNCT-TVCW | 9.2 | 37 mi | 82° E | Fair | Greenville, NC |
| IONWRPX-TVION | 47 | 38 mi | 351° N | Good | Rocky Mount, NC |
| ABCWTVDABC | 11 | 38 mi | 313° NW | Fair | Durham, NC |
| NBCWRAL-TVNBC | 5 | 38 mi | 314° NW | Good | Raleigh, NC |
| TLMWRTD-CDTelemundo | 54 | 38 mi | 314° NW | Good | Raleigh, NC |
| CBSWNCNCBS | 17 | 38 mi | 314° NW | Fair | Goldsboro, NC |
| FOXWRAZFox | 50 | 38 mi | 314° NW | Good | Raleigh, NC |
| CWWLFLCW | 22 | 38 mi | 314° NW | Good | Raleigh, NC |
| ABCWCTI-TVABC | 12 | 42 mi | 108° ESE | Fair | New Bern, NC |
| IONWEPX-TVION | 38 | 48 mi | 97° E | Good | Greenville, NC |
| UNIWUVC-DTUnivision | 40 | 55 mi | 286° WNW | Good | Fayetteville, NC |
| IONWPXU-TVION | 35 | 63 mi | 151° SSE | Weak | Jacksonville, NC |
| MeTVWILM-LDMeTV | 10.2 | 68 mi | 189° S | Poor | Wilmington, 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.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WHFL-CDClass A | 5.0 mi | 1° N | Good | Goldsboro, NC |
| WARZ-LDLow power | 22 mi | 317° NW | Fair | Smithfield, NC |
| WUNK-TVFull power | 30 mi | 53° NE | Good | Greenville, NC |
| WJGC-LDLow power | 35 mi | 77° ENE | Weak | Greenville, NC |
| WTGC-LDLow power | 37 mi | 82° E | Weak | Greenville, NC |
| WFPX-TVFull power | 38 mi | 351° N | Good | Archer Lodge, NC |
| WRDCFull power | 38 mi | 314° NW | Good | Durham, NC |
| WNGT-CDClass A | 39 mi | 313° NW | Weak | Raleigh, NC |
| W35DW-DLow power | 39 mi | 74° ENE | Poor | Greenville, NC |
| WYDOFull power | 42 mi | 108° ESE | Good | Greenville, NC |
| WUNM-TVFull power | 42 mi | 108° ESE | Good | Jacksonville, NC |
| W22FC-DLow power | 42 mi | 61° ENE | Poor | Greenville, NC |
| WHIG-CDClass A | 44 mi | 19° NNE | Poor | Rocky Mount, NC |
| WNCR-LDLow power | 44 mi | 18° NNE | Poor | Tarboro, NC |
| WAUG-LDLow power | 48 mi | 317° NW | Poor | Raleigh, NC |
| WDRH-LDLow power | 50 mi | 314° NW | Poor | Raleigh, NC |
| WWIW-LDLow power | 50 mi | 314° NW | Poor | Raleigh, NC |
| WDRN-LDLow power | 51 mi | 254° WSW | Poor | Fayetteville, NC |
| W33EI-DLow power | 53 mi | 304° WNW | Poor | Raleigh, NC |
| W20EM-DLow power | 56 mi | 103° ESE | Poor | New Bern, NC |
| WNCB-LDLow power | 56 mi | 253° WSW | Poor | Fayetteville, NC |
| W27DP-DLow power | 61 mi | 131° SE | Poor | New Bern, NC |
| WBFT-CDClass A | 64 mi | 281° W | Poor | Sanford, NC |
| WUBX-CDClass A | 65 mi | 317° NW | Poor | Durham, Etc., NC |
| WUNUFull power | 67 mi | 239° WSW | Weak | Lumberton, 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
- 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 314° NW, the direction of WRAZ (Fox), 38 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 19 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 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.
TV channels in nearby North Carolina cities
- Goldsboro6.8 mi
- Mount Olive6.9 mi
- Warsaw21 mi
- Selma22 mi
- Smithfield23 mi
- Kinston26 mi
- Clinton26 mi
- Beulaville29 mi
- Wilson30 mi
- Dunn32 mi
- Farmville33 mi
- Clayton34 mi
- Roseboro36 mi
- Ayden37 mi
- Wallace39 mi
- Wendell39 mi
- Winterville39 mi
- Trenton42 mi
- Knightdale42 mi
- Garner44 mi
- Greenville44 mi
- Half Moon46 mi
- Rocky Mount47 mi
- Nashville47 mi
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.