TV channels & antenna towers in Stanfield, North Carolina
Stanfield has 26 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 20 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WUNG-TV, 13 miles to the NW.
Network channels in Stanfield
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABCWSOC-TVABC | 9 | 17 mi | 277° W | Strong | Charlotte, NC |
| MeTVWCCBMeTV | 18.3 | 18 mi | 278° W | Strong | Charlotte, NC |
| CWWMYT-TVCW | 55 | 42 mi | 282° WNW | Good | Rock Hill, SC |
| FOXWJZYFox | 46 | 42 mi | 282° WNW | Good | Belmont, NC |
| NBCWCNC-TVNBC | 36 | 43 mi | 281° W | Good | Charlotte, NC |
| CBSWBTVCBS | 3 | 44 mi | 282° WNW | Good | Charlotte, NC |
| FOXWGHPFox | 8 | 52 mi | 39° NE | Good | High Point, NC |
| IONWGPX-TVION | 16 | 55 mi | 37° NE | Fair | Burlington, NC |
| CBSWFMY-TVCBS | 2 | 55 mi | 37° NE | Good | Greensboro, NC |
| ABCWXLV-TVABC | 45 | 55 mi | 38° NE | Good | Winston-Salem, NC |
Over-the-air TV in Stanfield
Stanfield is a small community of about 1,490 people in North Carolina. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 26 licensed TV transmitters: 15 full-power, 3 Class A, 5 low-power and 3 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 20 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 13 at good or strong strength.
8 of them are within 25 miles of Stanfield, 10 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 8 are more than 45 miles out. Four of the 10 network stations in range are licensed to Charlotte, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Charlotte's stations.
For the networks, the best local options are ABC on channel 9 (WSOC-TV), CBS on channel 3 (WBTV), NBC on channel 36 (WCNC-TV), Fox on channel 46 (WJZY), CW on channel 55 (WMYT-TV), ION on channel 16 (WGPX-TV) and MeTV on channel 18.3 (WCCB). 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 Stanfield
Point your antenna W, at about 280°. The main network towers for Stanfield sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Four network stations, WMYT-TV, WJZY, WCNC-TV and WBTV, transmit from the same tower site about 42 miles west of Stanfield (282° WNW). That one direction covers every station on the site.
Of the 10 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Stanfield at fair strength or better, 60% arrive from the west; the rest are spread across one other direction.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Stanfield, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Stanfield
The farthest main network tower for Stanfield is WBTV (CBS), 44 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 Stanfield
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WUNG-TVFull power | 13 mi | 310° NW | Good | Concord, NC |
| WDMC-LDLow power | 15 mi | 275° W | Fair | Charlotte, NC |
| WCEE-LDTranslator | 15 mi | 275° W | Fair | Charlotte, NC |
| WHEH-LDLow power | 15 mi | 275° W | Fair | Lumberton, NC |
| WTVIFull power | 16 mi | 284° WNW | Fair | Charlotte, NC |
| WAXN-TVFull power | 17 mi | 277° W | Good | Kannapolis, NC |
| W15EB-DClass A | 25 mi | 265° W | Fair | Charlotte, NC |
| WVEB-LDLow power | 25 mi | 265° W | Fair | Florence, SC |
| W17EE-DTranslator | 31 mi | 118° ESE | Weak | Lilesville/Wadesboro, NC |
| W36FB-DTranslator | 34 mi | 85° E | Weak | Biscoe, NC |
| WGTB-CDClass A | 42 mi | 282° WNW | Weak | Charlotte, NC |
| WNSC-TVFull power | 43 mi | 231° SW | Good | Rock Hill, SC |
| WMYVFull power | 55 mi | 38° NE | Good | Greensboro, NC |
| W06DK-DLow power | 56 mi | 160° SSE | Poor | Pageland, SC |
| WYBE-CDClass A | 57 mi | 94° E | Poor | Pinehurst, NC |
| WHWD-LDLow power | 60 mi | 9° N | Poor | Winston-Salem, NC |
How Stanfield compares with the rest of North Carolina
With 20 stations at fair strength or better, Stanfield ranks 179th of 465 places in North Carolina: more than the typical North Carolina town (19). Its nearest major network tower is 17 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 Mint Hill, 13 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Stanfield: step by step
- 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.
- Point it toward 282° WNW, the direction of WBTV (CBS), 44 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 Stanfield, NC?
ABC is on channel 9 from WSOC-TV, broadcasting from 17 miles W of Stanfield. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CBS in Stanfield, NC?
CBS is on channel 3 from WBTV, broadcasting from 44 miles WNW of Stanfield. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in Stanfield, NC?
NBC is on channel 36 from WCNC-TV, broadcasting from 43 miles W of Stanfield. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in Stanfield, NC?
Fox is on channel 46 from WJZY, broadcasting from 42 miles WNW of Stanfield. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CW in Stanfield, NC?
CW is on channel 55 from WMYT-TV, broadcasting from 42 miles WNW of Stanfield. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Stanfield?
26 transmitters within 70 miles of Stanfield; around 20 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 Stanfield?
Point your antenna W, at about 280°. The main network towers for Stanfield sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Stanfield?
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 Stanfield?
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 Stanfield?
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.
TV channels in nearby North Carolina cities
- Unionville11 mi
- Mint Hill13 mi
- Harrisburg14 mi
- Concord15 mi
- Albemarle15 mi
- Norwood17 mi
- Indian Trail17 mi
- Stallings18 mi
- Monroe18 mi
- Matthews19 mi
- Kannapolis21 mi
- Wesley Chapel21 mi
- Charlotte23 mi
- Weddington24 mi
- Huntersville26 mi
- Wadesboro27 mi
- Marvin28 mi
- Waxhaw28 mi
- Pineville28 mi
- Davidson30 mi
- Cornelius30 mi
- Salisbury30 mi
- Troy31 mi
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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 Stanfield; signal estimates ignore terrain.