TV channels & antenna towers in Hoopers Creek, North Carolina

Hoopers Creek has 64 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox and CW. About 19 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is W35DT-D, 6.3 miles to the NNW.

64TV transmitters within 70 miles
5networks over the air
6.3 mito the closest tower
1,056population

Network channels in Hoopers Creek

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
ABCWLOSABC13 16 mi267° W GoodAsheville, NC
CBSWSPA-TVCBS7 21 mi152° SSE FairSpartanburg, SC
CWWYCWCW62 21 mi152° SSE FairAsheville, NC
FOXWHNSFox21 21 mi214° SW GoodGreenville, SC
NBCWYFFNBC4 24 mi199° SSW StrongGreenville, SC

Over-the-air TV in Hoopers Creek

Hoopers Creek, North Carolina has a population of about 1,060. Our map shows 64 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 10 full-power, 5 low-power and 49 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 19 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 9 at good or strong strength.

21 of them are within 25 miles of Hoopers Creek, 23 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 20 are more than 45 miles out. Two of the 5 network stations in range are licensed to Asheville, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Asheville's stations.

The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 13 (WLOS), CBS on channel 7 (WSPA-TV), NBC on channel 4 (WYFF), Fox on channel 21 (WHNS) and CW on channel 62 (WYCW). 5 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 Hoopers Creek

The main network towers around Hoopers Creek are in different directions: ABC 267° W (16 mi), CBS 152° SSE (21 mi), NBC 199° SSW (24 mi) and Fox 214° SW (21 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Two network stations, WSPA-TV and WYCW, transmit from the same tower site about 21 miles southeast of Hoopers Creek (152° SSE). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 5 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Hoopers Creek at fair strength or better, 40% arrive from the southeast; the rest are spread across three other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Hoopers Creek

The farthest main network tower for Hoopers Creek is WYFF (NBC), 24 miles away with a strong 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 Hoopers Creek

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 59; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
W35DT-DTranslator6.3 mi 345° NNWGoodBeaver Dam, NC
W33EH-DTranslator10 mi 28° NNEFairBlack Mountain, NC
W31FJ-DTranslator12 mi 95° EFairBat Cave, Etc., NC
W28EE-DTranslator14 mi 353° NFairCanton, Etc., NC
W12AQ-DTranslator15 mi 30° NNEPoorBlack Mountain, NC
W10AD-DTranslator15 mi 27° NNEPoorMontreat, NC
WASV-LDLow power16 mi 312° NWFairAsheville, NC
W34DX-DTranslator16 mi 312° NWFairWest Asheville, NC
W21EP-DTranslator16 mi 197° SSWFairSapphire Valley,Etc., NC
WUNF-TVFull power16 mi 267° WGoodAsheville, NC
W18EP-DTranslator17 mi 339° NNWWeakWeaverville, NC
W32EO-DTranslator17 mi 134° SEWeakTryon, Etc., NC
W07DT-DTranslator17 mi 133° SEPoorTryon & Columbus, NC
W16DZ-DTranslator17 mi 133° SEWeakTryon, NC
W22EY-DLow power21 mi 214° SWWeakGreenville, SC
W32FI-DTranslator22 mi 214° SWWeakBrevard, NC
W10DF-DTranslator26 mi 290° WNWPoorCanton, Etc., NC
W26FB-DTranslator26 mi 290° WNWFairCanton/Waynesville, NC
W23EY-DTranslator26 mi 290° WNWFairCanton, NC
W23ES-DTranslator28 mi 333° NNWWeakMarshall, NC
W15EL-DTranslator29 mi 350° NWeakMars Hill, NC
W15DY-DTranslator31 mi 58° ENEPoorMarion, Etc., NC
W22FB-DTranslator31 mi 58° ENEWeakMarion, NC
W12AR-DTranslator32 mi 276° WPoorWaynesville, Etc., NC
W10AJ-DTranslator34 mi 175° SPoorGreenville, SC

How Hoopers Creek compares with the rest of North Carolina

With 19 stations at fair strength or better, Hoopers Creek ranks 225th of 465 places in North Carolina: the same as the typical North Carolina town (19). Its nearest major network tower is 16 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 Asheville, 12 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Hoopers Creek: 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 199° SSW, the direction of WYFF (NBC), 24 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 Hoopers Creek, NC?

ABC is on channel 13 from WLOS, broadcasting from 16 miles W of Hoopers Creek. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Hoopers Creek, NC?

CBS is on channel 7 from WSPA-TV, broadcasting from 21 miles SSE of Hoopers Creek. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in Hoopers Creek, NC?

NBC is on channel 4 from WYFF, broadcasting from 24 miles SSW of Hoopers Creek. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Hoopers Creek, NC?

Fox is on channel 21 from WHNS, broadcasting from 21 miles SW of Hoopers Creek. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Hoopers Creek, NC?

CW is on channel 62 from WYCW, broadcasting from 21 miles SSE of Hoopers Creek. Estimated signal: fair.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Hoopers Creek?

64 transmitters within 70 miles of Hoopers Creek; 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 Hoopers Creek?

The main network towers around Hoopers Creek are in different directions: ABC 267° W (16 mi), CBS 152° SSE (21 mi), NBC 199° SSW (24 mi) and Fox 214° SW (21 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

What kind of antenna do I need in Hoopers Creek?

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 115° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Hoopers Creek?

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 Hoopers Creek?

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 Hoopers Creek; signal estimates ignore terrain.