TV channels & antenna towers in Greenville, North Carolina

Greenville has 30 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 W22FC-D, 1.7 miles to the SSW.

30TV transmitters within 70 miles
7networks over the air
1.7 mito the closest tower
90,597population

Network channels in Greenville

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
NBCWITN-TVNBC7 17 mi185° S StrongWashington, NC
CWWNCT-TVCW9.2 17 mi185° S GoodGreenville, NC
IONWEPX-TVION38 30 mi160° SSE GoodGreenville, NC
ABCWCTI-TVABC12 35 mi177° S FairNew Bern, NC
IONWRPX-TVION47 46 mi289° WNW FairRocky Mount, NC
NBCWRAL-TVNBC5 65 mi274° W GoodRaleigh, NC
TLMWRTD-CDTelemundo54 65 mi274° W GoodRaleigh, NC
CBSWNCNCBS17 65 mi274° W FairGoldsboro, NC
FOXWRAZFox50 65 mi274° W GoodRaleigh, NC
CWWLFLCW22 65 mi274° W GoodRaleigh, NC
ABCWTVDABC11 66 mi274° W FairDurham, NC

Over-the-air TV in Greenville

With roughly 90,600 residents, Greenville is a city in North Carolina. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 30 licensed TV transmitters: 17 full-power, 4 Class A and 9 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 24 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 13 at good or strong strength.

7 of them are within 25 miles of Greenville, 8 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 15 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.

For the networks, the best local options are ABC on channel 12 (WCTI-TV), 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) and Telemundo on channel 54 (WRTD-CD). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (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 Greenville

Point your antenna S, at about 181°. The main network towers for Greenville 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 17 miles south of Greenville (185° S). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 11 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Greenville at fair strength or better, 64% arrive from the west; the rest are spread across one other direction.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Greenville

The farthest main network tower for Greenville is WCTI-TV (ABC), 35 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here.

WNCN (CBS), 65 miles west and WRAZ (Fox), 65 miles west, are the exception: the nearest listed affiliates of those networks are far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for those.

WUNK-TV is only 14 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 Greenville

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
W22FC-DLow power1.7 mi 192° SSWFairGreenville, NC
W35DW-DLow power12 mi 181° SGoodGreenville, NC
WUNK-TVFull power14 mi 253° WSWStrongGreenville, NC
WJGC-LDLow power15 mi 192° SSWFairGreenville, NC
WTGC-LDLow power17 mi 185° SFairGreenville, NC
WHIG-CDClass A31 mi 311° NWFairRocky Mount, NC
WNCR-LDLow power31 mi 311° NWFairTarboro, NC
WYDOFull power35 mi 177° SGoodGreenville, NC
WUNM-TVFull power35 mi 177° SGoodJacksonville, NC
W20EM-DLow power39 mi 155° SSEPoorNew Bern, NC
WHFL-CDClass A41 mi 246° WSWPoorGoldsboro, NC
WFPX-TVFull power46 mi 289° WNWFairArcher Lodge, NC
W15DO-DLow power51 mi 51° NEPoorNorfolk, VA
WARZ-LDLow power53 mi 264° WPoorSmithfield, NC
WUNP-TVFull power54 mi 331° NNWFairRoanoke Rapids, NC
WUND-TVFull power61 mi 71° ENEGoodEdenton, NC
W27DP-DLow power63 mi 173° SPoorNew Bern, NC
WRDCFull power65 mi 274° WGoodDurham, NC
WNGT-CDClass A66 mi 274° WPoorRaleigh, NC

How Greenville compares with the rest of North Carolina

With 24 stations at fair strength or better, Greenville 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.

57% of North Carolina's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an amplified indoor or attic antenna.

Setting up an antenna in Greenville: 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 177° S, the direction of WCTI-TV (ABC), 35 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 24 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 Greenville, NC?

ABC is on channel 12 from WCTI-TV, broadcasting from 35 miles S of Greenville. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CBS in Greenville, NC?

CBS is on channel 17 from WNCN, broadcasting from 65 miles W of Greenville. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in Greenville, NC?

NBC is on channel 7 from WITN-TV, broadcasting from 17 miles S of Greenville. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Greenville, NC?

Fox is on channel 50 from WRAZ, broadcasting from 65 miles W of Greenville. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Greenville, NC?

CW is on channel 22 from WLFL, broadcasting from 65 miles W of Greenville. Estimated signal: good.

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

30 transmitters within 70 miles of Greenville; around 24 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 Greenville?

Point your antenna S, at about 181°. The main network towers for Greenville sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Greenville?

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. Picking up CBS and Fox from up to 65 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Greenville?

WNCN (CBS), 65 miles west and WRAZ (Fox), 65 miles west, are the exception: the nearest listed affiliates of those networks are far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for those.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Greenville?

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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