TV channels & antenna towers in Navassa, North Carolina
Navassa has 28 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, NBC, Fox, CW, ION and Telemundo. About 20 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is W04DQ-D, 3.2 miles to the SSW.
Network channels in Navassa
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TLMWTWL-LDTelemundo | 31 | 5.8 mi | 140° SE | Good | Wilmington, NC |
| CWWWAYCW | 3.3 | 13 mi | 230° SW | Strong | Wilmington, NC |
| NBCWECTNBC | 6 | 13 mi | 230° SW | Strong | Wilmington, NC |
| FOXWSFX-TVFox | 26 | 13 mi | 230° SW | Good | Wilmington, NC |
| MeTVWILM-LDMeTV | 10.2 | 13 mi | 290° WNW | Fair | Wilmington, NC |
| IONWPXU-TVION | 35 | 34 mi | 61° ENE | Good | Jacksonville, NC |
| FOXWFXBFox | 43 | 67 mi | 266° W | Fair | Myrtle Beach, SC |
| ABCWCTI-TVABC | 12 | 70 mi | 33° NNE | Fair | New Bern, NC |
Over-the-air TV in Navassa
With roughly 1,640 residents, Navassa is a small community in North Carolina. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 28 licensed TV transmitters: 11 full-power, 1 Class A and 16 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 20 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 11 at good or strong strength.
By distance, 15 transmitters are within 25 miles, 2 between 25 and 45 miles, and 11 farther out. Five of the 8 network stations in range are licensed to Wilmington, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Wilmington's stations.
The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 12 (WCTI-TV), NBC on channel 6 (WECT), Fox on channel 26 (WSFX-TV), CW on channel 3.3 (WWAY), ION on channel 35 (WPXU-TV), Telemundo on channel 31 (WTWL-LD) and MeTV on channel 10.2 (WILM-LD). No CBS affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is WBTW in Florence, SC, 75 miles to the west. Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (good signal). 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 Navassa
Point your antenna SW, at about 230°. The main network towers for Navassa sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Three network stations, WWAY, WECT and WSFX-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 13 miles southwest of Navassa (230° SW). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.
Of the 6 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Navassa at fair strength or better, 50% arrive from the southwest; the rest are spread across two other directions.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Navassa, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Navassa
The farthest main network tower for Navassa is WSFX-TV (Fox), 13 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here.
WCTI-TV (ABC), 70 miles northeast, 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.
WWAY is only 13 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 Navassa
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W04DQ-DLow power | 3.2 mi | 205° SSW | Good | Wilmington, NC |
| W11DR-DLow power | 5.8 mi | 140° SE | Fair | Wilmington, NC |
| W19EU-DLow power | 5.8 mi | 140° SE | Fair | Wilmington, NC |
| W22FN-DLow power | 5.8 mi | 140° SE | Good | Wilmington, NC |
| W20EY-DLow power | 5.8 mi | 140° SE | Good | Wilmington, NC |
| WQDH-LDLow power | 6.8 mi | 139° SE | Good | Wilmington, NC |
| WILT-LDLow power | 11 mi | 169° S | Good | Wilmington, NC |
| W35EF-DLow power | 13 mi | 230° SW | Fair | Wilmington, NC |
| WUNJ-TVFull power | 13 mi | 290° WNW | Strong | Wilmington, NC |
| W30ER-DLow power | 13 mi | 290° WNW | Fair | Wilmington, NC |
| WIDO-LDLow power | 36 mi | 231° SW | Weak | Wilmington, NC |
| W27DP-DLow power | 54 mi | 54° NE | Poor | New Bern, NC |
| WQHI-LDLow power | 60 mi | 237° WSW | Poor | Myrtle Beach, SC |
| WPEM-LDLow power | 65 mi | 297° WNW | Poor | Lumberton, NC |
| WHMCFull power | 66 mi | 252° WSW | Weak | Conway, SC |
| WTNG-CDClass A | 70 mi | 296° WNW | Poor | Rockfish, NC |
| W19FC-DLow power | 70 mi | 296° WNW | Poor | Lumberton, NC |
| WUNUFull power | 70 mi | 303° WNW | Weak | Lumberton, NC |
| WYDOFull power | 70 mi | 33° NNE | Fair | Greenville, NC |
| WUNM-TVFull power | 70 mi | 33° NNE | Fair | Jacksonville, NC |
How Navassa compares with the rest of North Carolina
With 20 stations at fair strength or better, Navassa ranks 179th of 465 places in North Carolina: more than the typical North Carolina town (19). Its nearest major network tower is 5.8 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 Wilmington, 4.1 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Navassa: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 230° SW, the direction of WSFX-TV (Fox), 13 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 20 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 Navassa, NC?
ABC is on channel 12 from WCTI-TV, broadcasting from 70 miles NNE of Navassa. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is NBC in Navassa, NC?
NBC is on channel 6 from WECT, broadcasting from 13 miles SW of Navassa. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is Fox in Navassa, NC?
Fox is on channel 26 from WSFX-TV, broadcasting from 13 miles SW of Navassa. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CW in Navassa, NC?
CW is on channel 3.3 from WWAY, broadcasting from 13 miles SW of Navassa. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is Telemundo in Navassa, NC?
Telemundo is on channel 31 from WTWL-LD, broadcasting from 5.8 miles SE of Navassa. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Navassa?
28 transmitters within 70 miles of Navassa; around 20 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 Navassa?
Point your antenna SW, at about 230°. The main network towers for Navassa sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Navassa?
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 ABC from up to 70 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Navassa?
WCTI-TV (ABC), 70 miles northeast, 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.
Is there an app to find TV towers in Navassa?
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 Navassa; signal estimates ignore terrain.