TV channels & antenna towers in Youngsville, North Carolina

Youngsville has 31 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 WAUG-LD, 18 miles to the SSW.

31TV transmitters within 70 miles
8networks over the air
18 mito the closest tower
1,217population

Network channels in Youngsville

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
IONWRPX-TVION47 23 mi126° SE GoodRocky Mount, NC
NBCWRAL-TVNBC5 24 mi187° S GoodRaleigh, NC
TLMWRTD-CDTelemundo54 24 mi187° S GoodRaleigh, NC
CBSWNCNCBS17 24 mi187° S FairGoldsboro, NC
FOXWRAZFox50 24 mi187° S GoodRaleigh, NC
CWWLFLCW22 24 mi187° S GoodRaleigh, NC
ABCWTVDABC11 25 mi188° S FairDurham, NC
UNIWUVC-DTUnivision40 45 mi219° SW GoodFayetteville, NC

Over-the-air TV in Youngsville

Youngsville, North Carolina has a population of about 1,220. There are 31 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 13 full-power, 6 Class A and 12 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 20 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 12 at good or strong strength.

14 of them are within 25 miles of Youngsville, 10 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 7 are more than 45 miles 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 best-placed network stations 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 Youngsville

Point your antenna S, at about 187°. The main network towers for Youngsville 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 24 miles south of Youngsville (187° S). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 8 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Youngsville 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 Youngsville, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Youngsville

The farthest main network tower for Youngsville is WTVD (ABC), 25 miles away with a fair 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 Youngsville

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WAUG-LDLow power18 mi 207° SSWFairRaleigh, NC
WUBX-CDClass A19 mi 260° WFairDurham, Etc., NC
WDRH-LDLow power20 mi 215° SWFairRaleigh, NC
WWIW-LDLow power20 mi 215° SWFairRaleigh, NC
WFPX-TVFull power23 mi 126° SEGoodArcher Lodge, NC
WNGT-CDClass A24 mi 188° SFairRaleigh, NC
WRDCFull power24 mi 187° SStrongDurham, NC
WTNC-LDLow power27 mi 275° WWeakDurham, NC
W33EI-DLow power29 mi 222° SWFairRaleigh, NC
WARZ-LDLow power36 mi 164° SSEWeakSmithfield, NC
WNCR-LDLow power40 mi 102° ESEPoorTarboro, NC
WHIG-CDClass A40 mi 102° ESEWeakRocky Mount, NC
WIRP-LDLow power40 mi 255° WSWPoorRaleigh, NC
WUNP-TVFull power40 mi 62° ENEGoodRoanoke Rapids, NC
WRAY-TVFull power40 mi 254° WSWGoodWake Forest, NC
WUNC-TVFull power40 mi 254° WSWGoodChapel Hill, NC
W36FG-DLow power40 mi 254° WSWPoorCharlotte, NC
WHFL-CDClass A52 mi 151° SSEPoorGoldsboro, NC
WBFT-CDClass A54 mi 224° SWPoorSanford, NC
WUNK-TVFull power59 mi 123° ESEGoodGreenville, NC
WACN-LDLow power68 mi 284° WNWPoorRaleigh, NC
W22FC-DLow power69 mi 116° ESEPoorGreenville, NC
WDRN-LDLow power69 mi 201° SSWPoorFayetteville, NC

How Youngsville compares with the rest of North Carolina

With 20 stations at fair strength or better, Youngsville ranks 179th of 465 places in North Carolina: more than the typical North Carolina town (19). Its nearest major network tower is 23 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, 3.7 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Youngsville: 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 188° S, the direction of WTVD (ABC), 25 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 20 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 Youngsville, NC?

ABC is on channel 11 from WTVD, broadcasting from 25 miles S of Youngsville. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CBS in Youngsville, NC?

CBS is on channel 17 from WNCN, broadcasting from 24 miles S of Youngsville. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in Youngsville, NC?

NBC is on channel 5 from WRAL-TV, broadcasting from 24 miles S of Youngsville. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Youngsville, NC?

Fox is on channel 50 from WRAZ, broadcasting from 24 miles S of Youngsville. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Youngsville, NC?

CW is on channel 22 from WLFL, broadcasting from 24 miles S of Youngsville. Estimated signal: good.

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

31 transmitters within 70 miles of Youngsville; 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 Youngsville?

Point your antenna S, at about 187°. The main network towers for Youngsville sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Youngsville?

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 Youngsville?

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 Youngsville?

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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