TV channels & antenna towers in South Henderson, North Carolina

South Henderson has 29 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 14 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WUNP-TV, 32 miles to the E.

29TV transmitters within 70 miles
8networks over the air
32 mito the closest tower
1,213population

Network channels in South Henderson

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
IONWRPX-TVION47 36 mi156° SSE GoodRocky Mount, NC
NBCWRAL-TVNBC5 44 mi189° S GoodRaleigh, NC
TLMWRTD-CDTelemundo54 44 mi189° S GoodRaleigh, NC
CBSWNCNCBS17 44 mi189° S FairGoldsboro, NC
FOXWRAZFox50 44 mi189° S GoodRaleigh, NC
CWWLFLCW22 44 mi189° S GoodRaleigh, NC
ABCWTVDABC11 45 mi189° S FairDurham, NC
UNIWUVC-DTUnivision40 64 mi210° SSW GoodFayetteville, NC

Over-the-air TV in South Henderson

South Henderson, North Carolina has a population of about 1,210. There are 29 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 13 full-power, 5 Class A and 11 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 14 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 11 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 0 transmitters are within 25 miles, 18 between 25 and 45 miles, and 11 farther out. Four of the 8 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 11 (WTVD), CBS on channel 17 (WNCN), NBC on channel 5 (WRAL-TV), Fox on channel 50 (WRAZ), CW on channel 22 (WLFL), ION on channel 47 (WRPX-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). 6 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 South Henderson

Point your antenna S, at about 189°. The main network towers for South Henderson sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Six network stations, WRAL-TV, WRTD-CD, WNCN, WRAZ and WLFL and others, transmit from the same tower site about 44 miles south of South Henderson (189° S). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 8 full-power and Class A network signals that reach South Henderson at fair strength or better, 75% arrive from the south; the rest are spread across two other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for South Henderson

The farthest main network tower for South Henderson is WTVD (ABC), 45 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

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 South Henderson

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WUNP-TVFull power32 mi 92° EGoodRoanoke Rapids, NC
WUBX-CDClass A32 mi 225° SWFairDurham, Etc., NC
WTNC-LDLow power35 mi 241° WSWPoorDurham, NC
WFPX-TVFull power36 mi 156° SSEGoodArcher Lodge, NC
WAUG-LDLow power38 mi 198° SSWPoorRaleigh, NC
WDRH-LDLow power39 mi 203° SSWPoorRaleigh, NC
WWIW-LDLow power39 mi 203° SSWPoorRaleigh, NC
WNGT-CDClass A44 mi 189° SPoorRaleigh, NC
WRDCFull power44 mi 189° SGoodDurham, NC
WNCR-LDLow power45 mi 129° SEPoorTarboro, NC
WHIG-CDClass A45 mi 129° SEPoorRocky Mount, NC
W33EI-DLow power47 mi 209° SSWPoorRaleigh, NC
WIRP-LDLow power52 mi 235° SWPoorRaleigh, NC
WRAY-TVFull power52 mi 234° SWGoodWake Forest, NC
WUNC-TVFull power52 mi 234° SWGoodChapel Hill, NC
W36FG-DLow power52 mi 234° SWPoorCharlotte, NC
WARZ-LDLow power54 mi 174° SPoorSmithfield, NC
WMDV-LDLow power62 mi 299° WNWPoorDanville, VA
WHFL-CDClass A68 mi 162° SSEPoorGoldsboro, NC
WUNK-TVFull power69 mi 139° SEWeakGreenville, NC
WACN-LDLow power70 mi 267° WPoorRaleigh, NC

How South Henderson compares with the rest of North Carolina

With 14 stations at fair strength or better, South Henderson ranks 389th of 465 places in North Carolina: fewer than the typical North Carolina town (19). Its nearest major network tower is 36 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 Wake Forest, 23 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in South Henderson: 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 189° S, the direction of WTVD (ABC), 45 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 14 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 South Henderson, NC?

ABC is on channel 11 from WTVD, broadcasting from 45 miles S of South Henderson. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CBS in South Henderson, NC?

CBS is on channel 17 from WNCN, broadcasting from 44 miles S of South Henderson. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in South Henderson, NC?

NBC is on channel 5 from WRAL-TV, broadcasting from 44 miles S of South Henderson. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in South Henderson, NC?

Fox is on channel 50 from WRAZ, broadcasting from 44 miles S of South Henderson. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in South Henderson, NC?

CW is on channel 22 from WLFL, broadcasting from 44 miles S of South Henderson. Estimated signal: good.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in South Henderson?

29 transmitters within 70 miles of South Henderson; around 14 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 South Henderson?

Point your antenna S, at about 189°. The main network towers for South Henderson sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in South Henderson?

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 South Henderson?

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 South Henderson?

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 South Henderson; signal estimates ignore terrain.