TV channels & antenna towers in Moyock, North Carolina

Moyock has 29 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, CW, ION and Trinity. About 19 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WSKY-TV, 7.0 miles to the W.

29TV transmitters within 70 miles
6networks over the air
7.0 mito the closest tower
3,759population

Network channels in Moyock

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
IONWPXV-TVION49 26 mi322° NW GoodNorfolk, VA
ABCWVECABC13 26 mi322° NW StrongHampton, VA
CBSWTKRCBS3 27 mi318° NW GoodNorfolk, VA
TBNWTPC-TVTrinity21 27 mi318° NW GoodVirginia Beach, VA
CWWNLO-CDCW23 28 mi318° NW FairNorfolk, VA
CWWVBTCW43.2 28 mi318° NW GoodVirginia Beach, VA
NBCWAVY-TVNBC10 28 mi318° NW GoodPortsmouth, VA

Over-the-air TV in Moyock

Moyock is a town of about 3,760 people in North Carolina. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 29 licensed TV transmitters: 11 full-power, 5 Class A and 13 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 19 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 11 at good or strong strength.

3 of them are within 25 miles of Moyock, 20 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 6 are more than 45 miles out. Three of the 7 network stations in range are licensed to Norfolk, VA, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Norfolk's stations.

For the networks, the best local options are ABC on channel 13 (WVEC), CBS on channel 3 (WTKR), NBC on channel 10 (WAVY-TV), CW on channel 43.2 (WVBT), ION on channel 49 (WPXV-TV) and Trinity on channel 21 (WTPC-TV). No Fox affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is WRLH-TV in Richmond, VA, 104 miles to the northwest. 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 Moyock

Point your antenna NW, at about 319°. The main network towers for Moyock sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Four network stations, WPXV-TV, WVEC, WTKR and WTPC-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 26 miles northwest of Moyock (322° NW). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 7 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Moyock at fair strength or better, all arrive from the northwest, so this is an easy place to aim.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Moyock

The farthest main network tower for Moyock is WAVY-TV (NBC), 28 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic 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 Moyock

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WSKY-TVFull power7.0 mi 268° WGoodManteo, NC
W18BB-DLow power17 mi 186° SFairElizabeth City, NC
WVAD-LDLow power21 mi 344° NNWFairChesapeake, VA
WGBS-LDLow power25 mi 337° NNWWeakCarrollton, VA
WJGN-CDClass A25 mi 337° NNWFairChesapeake, VA
WMTO-LDLow power25 mi 322° NWWeakNorfolk, VA
W26EV-DLow power26 mi 322° NWFairPortsmouth, VA
WJHJ-LDLow power26 mi 322° NWFairNewport News, Etc., VA
WYSJ-CDClass A26 mi 322° NWFairYorktown, VA
WGNTFull power27 mi 318° NWGoodPortsmouth, VA
WHRO-TVFull power27 mi 318° NWGoodHampton-Norfolk, VA
WTVZ-TVFull power27 mi 318° NWGoodNorfolk, VA
WITD-CDClass A28 mi 318° NWWeakChesapeake, VA
WKTD-CDClass A28 mi 318° NWFairPortsmouth, VA
W15DO-DLow power41 mi 221° SWPoorNorfolk, VA
WUND-TVFull power44 mi 192° SSWGoodEdenton, NC
W28CJ-DLow power54 mi 147° SSEPoorManteo, NC
W17CT-DLow power54 mi 147° SSEPoorManteo, NC
W24EC-DLow power54 mi 147° SSEPoorManteo, NC
W26EY-DLow power54 mi 147° SSEPoorManteo, NC
W30DN-DLow power54 mi 147° SSEPoorManteo, NC
W22EN-DLow power54 mi 147° SSEPoorManteo, NC

How Moyock compares with the rest of North Carolina

With 19 stations at fair strength or better, Moyock ranks 225th of 465 places in North Carolina: the same as the typical North Carolina town (19). Its nearest major network tower is 26 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 Chesapeake, 21 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Moyock: 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 318° NW, the direction of WAVY-TV (NBC), 28 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 Moyock, NC?

ABC is on channel 13 from WVEC, broadcasting from 26 miles NW of Moyock. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Moyock, NC?

CBS is on channel 3 from WTKR, broadcasting from 27 miles NW of Moyock. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Moyock, NC?

NBC is on channel 10 from WAVY-TV, broadcasting from 28 miles NW of Moyock. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Moyock, NC?

CW is on channel 43.2 from WVBT, broadcasting from 28 miles NW of Moyock. Estimated signal: good.

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

29 transmitters within 70 miles of Moyock; 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 Moyock?

Point your antenna NW, at about 319°. The main network towers for Moyock sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Moyock?

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.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Moyock?

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 Moyock?

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 Moyock; signal estimates ignore terrain.