TV channels & antenna towers in Kernersville, North Carolina

Kernersville has 30 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 15 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WHWD-LD, 10 miles to the WSW.

Open Kernersville in the live finder

30TV transmitters within 70 miles

7networks over the air

10 mito the closest tower

23,811population

Network channels in Kernersville

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
IONWGPX-TVION	16	22 mi	143° SE	Good	Burlington, NC
CBSWFMY-TVCBS	2	22 mi	143° SE	Strong	Greensboro, NC
ABCWXLV-TVABC	45	22 mi	141° SE	Strong	Winston-Salem, NC
CWWCWGCW	20	24 mi	317° NW	Strong	Lexington, NC
NBCWXII-TVNBC	12	24 mi	317° NW	Strong	Winston-Salem, NC
FOXWGHPFox	8	25 mi	148° SSE	Strong	High Point, NC
MeTVWCCBMeTV	18.3	70 mi	212° SSW	Weak	Charlotte, NC
ABCWSOC-TVABC	9	70 mi	212° SSW	Weak	Charlotte, NC

Over-the-air TV in Kernersville

Kernersville, North Carolina has a population of about 23,800. Our map shows 30 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 16 full-power, 1 Class A, 10 low-power and 3 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 15 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 12 at good or strong strength.

11 of them are within 25 miles of Kernersville, 2 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 17 are more than 45 miles out. Two of the 8 network stations in range are licensed to Winston-Salem, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Winston-Salem's stations.

The strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 45 (WXLV-TV), CBS on channel 2 (WFMY-TV), NBC on channel 12 (WXII-TV), Fox on channel 8 (WGHP), CW on channel 20 (WCWG), ION on channel 16 (WGPX-TV) and MeTV on channel 18.3 (WCCB). 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 Kernersville

The main network towers around Kernersville are in different directions: ABC 141° SE (22 mi), CBS 143° SE (22 mi), NBC 317° NW (24 mi) and Fox 148° SSE (25 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Three network stations, WGPX-TV, WFMY-TV and WXLV-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 22 miles southeast of Kernersville (143° SE). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 6 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Kernersville at fair strength or better, 67% arrive from the southeast; the rest are spread across one other direction.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Kernersville

The farthest main network tower for Kernersville is WGHP (Fox), 25 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.

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 Kernersville

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WHWD-LDLow power	10 mi	258° WSW	Good	Winston-Salem, NC
WMYVFull power	22 mi	141° SE	Strong	Greensboro, NC
WLXIFull power	24 mi	317° NW	Strong	Greensboro, NC
WUNL-TVFull power	24 mi	317° NW	Strong	Winston-Salem, NC
WACN-LDLow power	25 mi	69° ENE	Fair	Raleigh, NC
WGSR-LDLow power	28 mi	54° NE	Fair	Reidsville, NC
WYAT-LDLow power	41 mi	16° NNE	Poor	Martinsville, VA
WRAY-TVFull power	54 mi	109° ESE	Good	Wake Forest, NC
WUNC-TVFull power	54 mi	109° ESE	Good	Chapel Hill, NC
W36FG-DLow power	54 mi	109° ESE	Poor	Charlotte, NC
WIRP-LDLow power	54 mi	108° ESE	Poor	Raleigh, NC
WMDV-LDLow power	58 mi	42° NE	Poor	Danville, VA
W36FB-DTranslator	60 mi	167° SSE	Poor	Biscoe, NC
WUNG-TVFull power	61 mi	210° SSW	Fair	Concord, NC
WTNC-LDLow power	63 mi	93° E	Poor	Durham, NC
W15EF-DTranslator	65 mi	296° WNW	Poor	Sparta, NC
WTVIFull power	67 mi	211° SSW	Poor	Charlotte, NC
WBFT-CDClass A	69 mi	131° SE	Poor	Sanford, NC
WDMC-LDLow power	69 mi	210° SSW	Poor	Charlotte, NC
WCEE-LDTranslator	69 mi	210° SSW	Poor	Charlotte, NC
WHEH-LDLow power	69 mi	210° SSW	Poor	Lumberton, NC
WAXN-TVFull power	70 mi	212° SSW	Weak	Kannapolis, NC

How Kernersville compares with the rest of North Carolina

With 15 stations at fair strength or better, Kernersville ranks 365th of 465 places in North Carolina: fewer than the typical North Carolina town (19). Its nearest major network tower is 22 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 Winston-Salem, 9.6 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Kernersville: step by step

Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
Point it toward 148° SSE, the direction of WGHP (Fox), 25 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 15 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 Kernersville, NC?

ABC is on channel 45 from WXLV-TV, broadcasting from 22 miles SE of Kernersville. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Kernersville, NC?

CBS is on channel 2 from WFMY-TV, broadcasting from 22 miles SE of Kernersville. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Kernersville, NC?

NBC is on channel 12 from WXII-TV, broadcasting from 24 miles NW of Kernersville. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Kernersville, NC?

Fox is on channel 8 from WGHP, broadcasting from 25 miles SSE of Kernersville. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CW in Kernersville, NC?

CW is on channel 20 from WCWG, broadcasting from 24 miles NW of Kernersville. Estimated signal: strong.

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

30 transmitters within 70 miles of Kernersville; around 15 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 Kernersville?

What kind of antenna do I need in Kernersville?

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 Kernersville?

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 Kernersville?

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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