TV channels & antenna towers in Four Oaks, North Carolina

Four Oaks has 44 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 24 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WARZ-LD, 9.1 miles to the NE.

Open Four Oaks in the live finder

44TV transmitters within 70 miles

8networks over the air

9.1 mito the closest tower

2,050population

Network channels in Four Oaks

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
ABCWTVDABC	11	17 mi	339° NNW	Good	Durham, NC
NBCWRAL-TVNBC	5	17 mi	340° NNW	Strong	Raleigh, NC
TLMWRTD-CDTelemundo	54	17 mi	340° NNW	Strong	Raleigh, NC
CBSWNCNCBS	17	17 mi	340° NNW	Good	Goldsboro, NC
FOXWRAZFox	50	17 mi	340° NNW	Strong	Raleigh, NC
CWWLFLCW	22	17 mi	340° NNW	Strong	Raleigh, NC
IONWRPX-TVION	47	31 mi	31° NNE	Good	Rocky Mount, NC
UNIWUVC-DTUnivision	40	31 mi	279° W	Good	Fayetteville, NC
NBCWITN-TVNBC	7	58 mi	95° E	Good	Washington, NC
CWWNCT-TVCW	9.2	58 mi	95° E	Fair	Greenville, NC
ABCWCTI-TVABC	12	66 mi	111° ESE	Fair	New Bern, NC

Over-the-air TV in Four Oaks

Four Oaks, North Carolina has a population of about 2,050. Our map shows 44 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 19 full-power, 8 Class A and 17 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 24 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 16 at good or strong strength.

10 of them are within 25 miles of Four Oaks, 11 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 23 are more than 45 miles out. Four of the 11 network stations in range are licensed to Raleigh, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Raleigh'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) and Univision on channel 40 (WUVC-DT). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (strong signal) and Univision (good signal). 9 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 Four Oaks

Point your antenna NNW, at about 340°. The main network towers for Four Oaks 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 17 miles north of Four Oaks (339° NNW). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 11 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Four Oaks at fair strength or better, 55% arrive from the north; the rest are spread across three other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Four Oaks

The farthest main network tower for Four Oaks is WRAZ (Fox), 17 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

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 Four Oaks

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 33; see all in the finder.

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WARZ-LDLow power	9.1 mi	50° NE	Good	Smithfield, NC
WRDCFull power	17 mi	340° NNW	Strong	Durham, NC
WNGT-CDClass A	17 mi	339° NNW	Fair	Raleigh, NC
WHFL-CDClass A	23 mi	104° ESE	Weak	Goldsboro, NC
WAUG-LDLow power	26 mi	336° NNW	Weak	Raleigh, NC
WDRH-LDLow power	28 mi	329° NNW	Fair	Raleigh, NC
WWIW-LDLow power	28 mi	329° NNW	Fair	Raleigh, NC
W33EI-DLow power	29 mi	310° NW	Fair	Raleigh, NC
WFPX-TVFull power	31 mi	31° NNE	Good	Archer Lodge, NC
WDRN-LDLow power	37 mi	228° SW	Weak	Fayetteville, NC
WBFT-CDClass A	41 mi	272° W	Weak	Sanford, NC
WNCB-LDLow power	42 mi	229° SW	Poor	Fayetteville, NC
WUBX-CDClass A	43 mi	329° NNW	Weak	Durham, Etc., NC
WUNK-TVFull power	47 mi	81° E	Good	Greenville, NC
WNCR-LDLow power	48 mi	49° NE	Poor	Tarboro, NC
WHIG-CDClass A	48 mi	49° NE	Poor	Rocky Mount, NC
WIRP-LDLow power	51 mi	306° NW	Poor	Raleigh, NC
WRAY-TVFull power	51 mi	305° NW	Good	Wake Forest, NC
WUNC-TVFull power	51 mi	305° NW	Good	Chapel Hill, NC
W36FG-DLow power	51 mi	305° NW	Poor	Charlotte, NC
WTNC-LDLow power	52 mi	325° NW	Poor	Durham, NC
WUNUFull power	57 mi	218° SW	Fair	Lumberton, NC
WJGC-LDLow power	57 mi	93° E	Poor	Greenville, NC
WTGC-LDLow power	58 mi	95° E	Poor	Greenville, NC
WYBE-CDClass A	59 mi	251° WSW	Poor	Pinehurst, NC

How Four Oaks compares with the rest of North Carolina

With 24 stations at fair strength or better, Four Oaks ranks 61st of 465 places in North Carolina: more than the typical North Carolina town (19). Its nearest major network tower is 17 miles away, against a state median of 23 miles.

19% of North Carolina's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an indoor antenna. The nearest larger city is Garner, 21 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Four Oaks: step by step

Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
Point it toward 340° NNW, the direction of WRAZ (Fox), 17 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 24 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 Four Oaks, NC?

ABC is on channel 11 from WTVD, broadcasting from 17 miles NNW of Four Oaks. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Four Oaks, NC?

CBS is on channel 17 from WNCN, broadcasting from 17 miles NNW of Four Oaks. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Four Oaks, NC?

NBC is on channel 5 from WRAL-TV, broadcasting from 17 miles NNW of Four Oaks. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Four Oaks, NC?

Fox is on channel 50 from WRAZ, broadcasting from 17 miles NNW of Four Oaks. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CW in Four Oaks, NC?

CW is on channel 22 from WLFL, broadcasting from 17 miles NNW of Four Oaks. Estimated signal: strong.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Four Oaks?

44 transmitters within 70 miles of Four Oaks; around 24 of them are likely to be receivable with indoor 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 Four Oaks?

Point your antenna NNW, at about 340°. The main network towers for Four Oaks sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Four Oaks?

Indoor antenna (up to ~25 miles). The main towers are close. A flat indoor antenna near a window facing the towers should pull in the major networks.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Four Oaks?

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 Four Oaks?

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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