TV channels & antenna towers in Clinton, North Carolina
Clinton has 55 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 21 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WHFL-CD, 30 miles to the NNE.
Network channels in Clinton
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MeTVWILM-LDMeTV | 10.2 | 47 mi | 173° S | Poor | Wilmington, NC |
| ABCWTVDABC | 11 | 48 mi | 346° NNW | Fair | Durham, NC |
| NBCWRAL-TVNBC | 5 | 48 mi | 346° NNW | Good | Raleigh, NC |
| TLMWRTD-CDTelemundo | 54 | 48 mi | 346° NNW | Good | Raleigh, NC |
| CBSWNCNCBS | 17 | 48 mi | 346° NNW | Fair | Goldsboro, NC |
| FOXWRAZFox | 50 | 48 mi | 346° NNW | Good | Raleigh, NC |
| CWWLFLCW | 22 | 48 mi | 346° NNW | Good | Raleigh, NC |
| UNIWUVC-DTUnivision | 40 | 51 mi | 314° NW | Good | Fayetteville, NC |
| ABCWCTI-TVABC | 12 | 56 mi | 82° E | Fair | New Bern, NC |
| NBCWITN-TVNBC | 7 | 58 mi | 64° ENE | Good | Washington, NC |
| CWWNCT-TVCW | 9.2 | 58 mi | 64° ENE | Fair | Greenville, NC |
| IONWRPX-TVION | 47 | 58 mi | 10° N | Fair | Rocky Mount, NC |
| IONWPXU-TVION | 35 | 59 mi | 126° SE | Weak | Jacksonville, NC |
| TLMWTWL-LDTelemundo | 31 | 60 mi | 159° SSE | Poor | Wilmington, NC |
| CWWWAYCW | 3.3 | 60 mi | 173° S | Good | Wilmington, NC |
| NBCWECTNBC | 6 | 60 mi | 173° S | Good | Wilmington, NC |
| FOXWSFX-TVFox | 26 | 60 mi | 173° S | Fair | Wilmington, NC |
| IONWEPX-TVION | 38 | 66 mi | 77° ENE | Weak | Greenville, NC |
Over-the-air TV in Clinton
Clinton is a town of about 8,770 people in North Carolina. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 55 licensed TV transmitters: 22 full-power, 7 Class A and 26 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 21 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 14 at good or strong strength.
By distance, 0 transmitters are within 25 miles, 5 between 25 and 45 miles, and 50 farther out. Five of the 18 network stations in range are licensed to Wilmington, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Wilmington's stations.
The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 11 (WTVD), CBS on channel 17 (WNCN), NBC on channel 5 (WRAL-TV), Fox on channel 50 (WRAZ), CW on channel 22 (WLFL), ION on channel 47 (WRPX-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). 7 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 Clinton
Point your antenna NNW, at about 346°. The main network towers for Clinton sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Six network stations, WTVD, WRAL-TV, WRTD-CD, WNCN and WRAZ and others, transmit from the same tower site about 48 miles north of Clinton (346° NNW). That one direction covers every station on the site.
Of the 14 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Clinton at fair strength or better, 50% arrive from the north; the rest are spread across four other directions.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Clinton, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Clinton
The farthest main network tower for Clinton is WRAZ (Fox), 48 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.
At this distance a low-noise preamplifier mounted on the mast, right below the antenna, helps more than an amplifier near the TV. It boosts the signal before cable loss eats into it. See the amplifier guide.
Other stations near Clinton
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 37; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WHFL-CDClass A | 30 mi | 33° NNE | Weak | Goldsboro, NC |
| WDRN-LDLow power | 34 mi | 281° W | Weak | Fayetteville, NC |
| WARZ-LDLow power | 37 mi | 2° N | Weak | Smithfield, NC |
| WNCB-LDLow power | 37 mi | 275° W | Weak | Fayetteville, NC |
| WUNUFull power | 43 mi | 251° WSW | Good | Lumberton, NC |
| WPEM-LDLow power | 46 mi | 241° WSW | Poor | Lumberton, NC |
| WUNJ-TVFull power | 47 mi | 173° S | Good | Wilmington, NC |
| W30ER-DLow power | 47 mi | 173° S | Poor | Wilmington, NC |
| WRDCFull power | 48 mi | 346° NNW | Good | Durham, NC |
| WNGT-CDClass A | 48 mi | 346° NNW | Poor | Raleigh, NC |
| WTNG-CDClass A | 49 mi | 245° WSW | Poor | Rockfish, NC |
| W19FC-DLow power | 49 mi | 245° WSW | Poor | Lumberton, NC |
| WUNK-TVFull power | 56 mi | 47° NE | Good | Greenville, NC |
| WYDOFull power | 56 mi | 82° E | Good | Greenville, NC |
| WUNM-TVFull power | 56 mi | 82° E | Good | Jacksonville, NC |
| WBFT-CDClass A | 56 mi | 305° NW | Poor | Sanford, NC |
| W04DQ-DLow power | 57 mi | 163° SSE | Poor | Wilmington, NC |
| W33EI-DLow power | 57 mi | 331° NNW | Poor | Raleigh, NC |
| WAUG-LDLow power | 57 mi | 343° NNW | Poor | Raleigh, NC |
| WJGC-LDLow power | 58 mi | 61° ENE | Poor | Greenville, NC |
| WDRH-LDLow power | 58 mi | 340° NNW | Poor | Raleigh, NC |
| WWIW-LDLow power | 58 mi | 340° NNW | Poor | Raleigh, NC |
| WTGC-LDLow power | 58 mi | 64° ENE | Poor | Greenville, NC |
| WFPX-TVFull power | 58 mi | 10° N | Fair | Archer Lodge, NC |
| W11DR-DLow power | 60 mi | 159° SSE | Poor | Wilmington, NC |
How Clinton compares with the rest of North Carolina
With 21 stations at fair strength or better, Clinton ranks 142nd of 465 places in North Carolina: more than the typical North Carolina town (19). Its nearest major network tower is 47 miles away, against a state median of 23 miles.
24% of North Carolina's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna. The nearest larger city is Fayetteville, 32 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Clinton: step by step
- Mount an outdoor antenna on the roof or a mast, as high as you can safely get it, with a clear view toward the towers.
- Point it toward 346° NNW, the direction of WRAZ (Fox), 48 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 21 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 Clinton, NC?
ABC is on channel 11 from WTVD, broadcasting from 48 miles NNW of Clinton. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is CBS in Clinton, NC?
CBS is on channel 17 from WNCN, broadcasting from 48 miles NNW of Clinton. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is NBC in Clinton, NC?
NBC is on channel 5 from WRAL-TV, broadcasting from 48 miles NNW of Clinton. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in Clinton, NC?
Fox is on channel 50 from WRAZ, broadcasting from 48 miles NNW of Clinton. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CW in Clinton, NC?
CW is on channel 22 from WLFL, broadcasting from 48 miles NNW of Clinton. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Clinton?
55 transmitters within 70 miles of Clinton; around 21 of them are likely to be receivable with outdoor directional 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 Clinton?
Point your antenna NNW, at about 346°. The main network towers for Clinton sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Clinton?
Outdoor directional antenna (45–70 miles). Some major towers are a long way off. Mount a directional antenna on the roof or a mast and aim it with the bearings below.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Clinton?
At this distance a low-noise preamplifier mounted on the mast, right below the antenna, helps more than an amplifier near the TV. It boosts the signal before cable loss eats into it. See the amplifier guide.
Is there an app to find TV towers in Clinton?
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
- Roseboro11 mi
- Warsaw13 mi
- Mount Olive20 mi
- Kenansville21 mi
- Rose Hill21 mi
- Wallace26 mi
- Dunn27 mi
- Elizabethtown30 mi
- Beulaville32 mi
- Fayetteville32 mi
- Goldsboro33 mi
- Hope Mills35 mi
- Smithfield35 mi
- Selma37 mi
- Burgaw38 mi
- Spring Lake39 mi
- Saint Pauls39 mi
- Fort Bragg40 mi
- Bladenboro41 mi
- Clayton46 mi
- Kinston46 mi
- Lumberton47 mi
- Lake Waccamaw48 mi
- Fuquay-Varina49 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 Clinton; signal estimates ignore terrain.