TV channels & antenna towers in Liberty, North Carolina

Liberty has 40 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 22 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WXLV-TV (ABC), 14 miles to the W.

Open Liberty in the live finder

40TV transmitters within 70 miles

8networks over the air

14 mito the closest tower

2,683population

Network channels in Liberty

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
ABCWXLV-TVABC	45	14 mi	274° W	Strong	Winston-Salem, NC
IONWGPX-TVION	16	15 mi	275° W	Good	Burlington, NC
CBSWFMY-TVCBS	2	15 mi	275° W	Strong	Greensboro, NC
FOXWGHPFox	8	15 mi	260° W	Strong	High Point, NC
UNIWUVC-DTUnivision	40	41 mi	125° SE	Good	Fayetteville, NC
CWWCWGCW	20	57 mi	309° NW	Good	Lexington, NC
NBCWXII-TVNBC	12	57 mi	309° NW	Good	Winston-Salem, NC
ABCWTVDABC	11	60 mi	102° ESE	Fair	Durham, NC
NBCWRAL-TVNBC	5	60 mi	102° ESE	Good	Raleigh, NC
TLMWRTD-CDTelemundo	54	60 mi	102° ESE	Good	Raleigh, NC
CBSWNCNCBS	17	60 mi	102° ESE	Fair	Goldsboro, NC
FOXWRAZFox	50	60 mi	102° ESE	Good	Raleigh, NC
CWWLFLCW	22	60 mi	102° ESE	Good	Raleigh, NC

Over-the-air TV in Liberty

Liberty is a town of about 2,680 people in North Carolina. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 40 licensed TV transmitters: 19 full-power, 5 Class A, 14 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 22 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 17 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 9 transmitters are within 25 miles, 9 between 25 and 45 miles, and 22 farther out. Four of the 13 network stations in range are licensed to Raleigh, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Raleigh'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), Telemundo on channel 54 (WRTD-CD) and Univision on channel 40 (WUVC-DT). 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 Liberty

Point your antenna W, at about 269°. The main network towers for Liberty sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Three network stations, WXLV-TV, WGPX-TV and WFMY-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 14 miles west of Liberty (274° W). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 13 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Liberty at fair strength or better, 46% arrive from the east; the rest are spread across three other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Liberty

The farthest main network tower for Liberty is WGHP (Fox), 15 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here.

WXII-TV (NBC), 57 miles northwest, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is 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 that one.

WXLV-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 Liberty

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 27; see all in the finder.

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WMYVFull power	14 mi	274° W	Strong	Greensboro, NC
WRAY-TVFull power	23 mi	88° E	Strong	Wake Forest, NC
WUNC-TVFull power	23 mi	88° E	Strong	Chapel Hill, NC
W36FG-DLow power	23 mi	88° E	Fair	Charlotte, NC
WIRP-LDLow power	23 mi	87° E	Weak	Raleigh, NC
WACN-LDLow power	28 mi	350° N	Fair	Raleigh, NC
WGSR-LDLow power	35 mi	352° N	Weak	Reidsville, NC
WBFT-CDClass A	36 mi	138° SE	Weak	Sanford, NC
WTNC-LDLow power	37 mi	67° ENE	Poor	Durham, NC
WHWD-LDLow power	41 mi	293° WNW	Poor	Winston-Salem, NC
W36FB-DTranslator	42 mi	200° SSW	Poor	Biscoe, NC
WUBX-CDClass A	43 mi	78° ENE	Weak	Durham, Etc., NC
W33EI-DLow power	43 mi	103° ESE	Poor	Raleigh, NC
WYBE-CDClass A	48 mi	170° S	Poor	Pinehurst, NC
WDRH-LDLow power	50 mi	95° E	Poor	Raleigh, NC
WWIW-LDLow power	50 mi	95° E	Poor	Raleigh, NC
WAUG-LDLow power	54 mi	94° E	Poor	Raleigh, NC
WLXIFull power	57 mi	309° NW	Good	Greensboro, NC
WUNL-TVFull power	57 mi	309° NW	Good	Winston-Salem, NC
WNGT-CDClass A	59 mi	102° ESE	Poor	Raleigh, NC
WRDCFull power	60 mi	102° ESE	Good	Durham, NC
WYAT-LDLow power	60 mi	344° NNW	Poor	Martinsville, VA
W17EE-DTranslator	61 mi	200° SSW	Poor	Lilesville/Wadesboro, NC
WMDV-LDLow power	62 mi	10° N	Poor	Danville, VA
WDRN-LDLow power	65 mi	145° SE	Poor	Fayetteville, NC

How Liberty compares with the rest of North Carolina

With 22 stations at fair strength or better, Liberty ranks 116th of 465 places in North Carolina: more than the typical North Carolina town (19). Its nearest major network tower is 14 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 Asheboro, 17 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Liberty: step by step

Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
Point it toward 260° W, the direction of WGHP (Fox), 15 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 22 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 Liberty, NC?

ABC is on channel 45 from WXLV-TV, broadcasting from 14 miles W of Liberty. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Liberty, NC?

CBS is on channel 2 from WFMY-TV, broadcasting from 15 miles W of Liberty. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Liberty, NC?

NBC is on channel 12 from WXII-TV, broadcasting from 57 miles NW of Liberty. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Liberty, NC?

Fox is on channel 8 from WGHP, broadcasting from 15 miles W of Liberty. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CW in Liberty, NC?

CW is on channel 20 from WCWG, broadcasting from 57 miles NW of Liberty. Estimated signal: good.

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

40 transmitters within 70 miles of Liberty; around 22 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 Liberty?

Point your antenna W, at about 269°. The main network towers for Liberty sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Liberty?

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. Picking up NBC from up to 57 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Liberty?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Liberty?

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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