TV channels & antenna towers in Toast, North Carolina

Toast has 28 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 15 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WCWG (CW), 17 miles to the ESE.

Open Toast in the live finder

28TV transmitters within 70 miles

6networks over the air

17 mito the closest tower

1,450population

Network channels in Toast

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
CWWCWGCW	20	17 mi	122° ESE	Strong	Lexington, NC
NBCWXII-TVNBC	12	17 mi	122° ESE	Strong	Winston-Salem, NC
CBSWDBJCBS	7	55 mi	28° NNE	Good	Roanoke, VA
CWWFXRCW	27.2	55 mi	28° NNE	Good	Roanoke, VA
IONWPXR-TVION	38	55 mi	28° NNE	Good	Roanoke, VA
NBCWSLS-TVNBC	10	55 mi	29° NNE	Good	Roanoke, VA
CWWVVACW	6.2	61 mi	330° NNW	Fair	Bluefield, WV
IONWGPX-TVION	16	62 mi	135° SE	Fair	Burlington, NC
CBSWFMY-TVCBS	2	62 mi	135° SE	Good	Greensboro, NC
ABCWXLV-TVABC	45	63 mi	134° SE	Good	Winston-Salem, NC
FOXWGHPFox	8	65 mi	137° SE	Fair	High Point, NC

Over-the-air TV in Toast

Toast, North Carolina has a population of about 1,450. Our map shows 28 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 16 full-power, 1 Class A, 6 low-power and 5 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 15 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 12 at good or strong strength.

4 of them are within 25 miles of Toast, 3 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 21 are more than 45 miles out. Four of the 11 network stations in range are licensed to Roanoke, VA, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Roanoke's stations.

The strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 45 (WXLV-TV), CBS on channel 7 (WDBJ), NBC on channel 12 (WXII-TV), Fox on channel 8 (WGHP), CW on channel 20 (WCWG) and ION on channel 38 (WPXR-TV). 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 Toast

The main network towers around Toast are in different directions: ABC 134° SE (63 mi), CBS 28° NNE (55 mi), NBC 122° ESE (17 mi) and Fox 137° SE (65 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Two network stations, WCWG and WXII-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 17 miles southeast of Toast (122° ESE). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 11 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Toast at fair strength or better, 55% arrive from the southeast; the rest are spread across two other directions.

WGHP (Fox) lies beyond the radio horizon of its transmitter as seen from Toast. Past that point signals fade quickly, so antenna height matters more than amplification.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Toast

The farthest main network tower for Toast is WGHP (Fox), 65 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

At this distance a low-noise preamplifier mounted on the mast, right below the antenna, helps more than an amplifier near the TV. It boosts the signal before cable loss eats into it. See the amplifier guide.

Other stations near Toast

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WLXIFull power	17 mi	121° ESE	Strong	Greensboro, NC
WUNL-TVFull power	17 mi	121° ESE	Strong	Winston-Salem, NC
W15EF-DTranslator	28 mi	273° W	Weak	Sparta, NC
WHWD-LDLow power	35 mi	143° SE	Weak	Winston-Salem, NC
WYAT-LDLow power	44 mi	72° ENE	Poor	Martinsville, VA
W30EF-DTranslator	48 mi	267° W	Poor	Jefferson, NC
WGSR-LDLow power	54 mi	100° E	Poor	Reidsville, NC
WBRA-TVFull power	55 mi	28° NNE	Weak	Roanoke, VA
WACN-LDLow power	57 mi	108° ESE	Poor	Raleigh, NC
WAPW-CDClass A	58 mi	299° WNW	Poor	Abingdon, Etc., VA
W05AA-DTranslator	60 mi	32° NNE	Poor	Roanoke, VA
WLFBFull power	61 mi	325° NW	Good	Bluefield, WV
W30CS-DTranslator	62 mi	258° WSW	Poor	Zionville, NC
WMYVFull power	63 mi	134° SE	Good	Greensboro, NC
WJDG-LDLow power	63 mi	319° NW	Poor	Grundy, VA
W27EK-DTranslator	63 mi	253° WSW	Poor	Boone, NC
WJDW-LDLow power	69 mi	314° NW	Poor	Tazewell, VA

How Toast compares with the rest of North Carolina

With 15 stations at fair strength or better, Toast ranks 365th of 465 places in North Carolina: fewer than the typical North Carolina town (19). Its nearest major network tower is 17 miles away, against a state median of 23 miles.

24% of North Carolina's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna. The nearest larger city is Winston-Salem, 35 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Toast: step by step

Mount an outdoor antenna on the roof or a mast, as high as you can safely get it, with a clear view toward the towers.
Point it toward 137° SE, the direction of WGHP (Fox), 65 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 15 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 Toast, NC?

ABC is on channel 45 from WXLV-TV, broadcasting from 63 miles SE of Toast. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Toast, NC?

CBS is on channel 7 from WDBJ, broadcasting from 55 miles NNE of Toast. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Toast, NC?

NBC is on channel 12 from WXII-TV, broadcasting from 17 miles ESE of Toast. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Toast, NC?

Fox is on channel 8 from WGHP, broadcasting from 65 miles SE of Toast. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CW in Toast, NC?

CW is on channel 20 from WCWG, broadcasting from 17 miles ESE of Toast. Estimated signal: strong.

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

28 transmitters within 70 miles of Toast; around 15 of them are likely to be receivable with outdoor directional 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 Toast?

What kind of antenna do I need in Toast?

Outdoor directional antenna (45–70 miles). Some major towers are a long way off. Mount a directional antenna on the roof or a mast and aim it with the bearings below. The towers are spread over about 109° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Toast?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Toast?

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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