TV channels & antenna towers in Blythewood, South Carolina
Blythewood has 17 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, Fox, CW, ION and Telemundo. About 11 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WRLK-TV, 6.9 miles to the SSE.
Network channels in Blythewood
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IONWZRBION | 47 | 12 mi | 186° S | Good | Columbia, SC |
| FOXWACHFox | 57 | 14 mi | 119° ESE | Strong | Columbia, SC |
| TLMWKTCTelemundo | 63.2 | 14 mi | 119° ESE | Strong | Sumter, SC |
| ABCWOLO-TVABC | 25 | 14 mi | 119° ESE | Good | Columbia, SC |
| CWWISCW | 10.2 | 14 mi | 116° ESE | Good | Columbia, SC |
| CBSWLTXCBS | 19 | 14 mi | 124° SE | Strong | Columbia, SC |
Over-the-air TV in Blythewood
With roughly 2,780 residents, Blythewood is a town in South Carolina. Our map shows 17 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 10 full-power, 1 Class A and 6 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 11 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 8 at good or strong strength.
9 of them are within 25 miles of Blythewood, 2 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 6 are more than 45 miles out. Five of the 6 network stations in range are licensed to Columbia, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Columbia's stations.
The strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 25 (WOLO-TV), CBS on channel 19 (WLTX), Fox on channel 57 (WACH), CW on channel 10.2 (WIS), ION on channel 47 (WZRB) and Telemundo on channel 63.2 (WKTC). No NBC affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is WAGT-CD in Augusta, GA, 75 miles to the southwest. Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (strong signal). 4 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 Blythewood
Point your antenna ESE, at about 121°. The main network towers for Blythewood sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Five network stations, WACH, WKTC, WOLO-TV, WIS and WLTX, transmit from the same tower site about 14 miles southeast of Blythewood (119° ESE). 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 Blythewood at fair strength or better, 83% arrive from the southeast; the rest are spread across one other direction.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Blythewood, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Blythewood
The farthest main network tower for Blythewood is WLTX (CBS), 14 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.
WRLK-TV is only 6.9 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 Blythewood
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WRLK-TVFull power | 6.9 mi | 162° SSE | Strong | Columbia, SC |
| WKDC-LDLow power | 14 mi | 119° ESE | Fair | Columbia, SC |
| WTES-LDLow power | 14 mi | 116° ESE | Fair | Columbia, SC |
| WPAM-LDLow power | 38 mi | 225° SW | Poor | Lexington, SC |
| WNSC-TVFull power | 43 mi | 357° N | Good | Rock Hill, SC |
| W16EL-DLow power | 46 mi | 205° SSW | Poor | Augusta, GA |
| WRJA-TVFull power | 46 mi | 120° ESE | Fair | Sumter, SC |
| W06DK-DLow power | 53 mi | 71° ENE | Poor | Pageland, SC |
| W15EB-DClass A | 68 mi | 5° N | Poor | Charlotte, NC |
| WVEB-LDLow power | 68 mi | 5° N | Poor | Florence, SC |
| WNEHFull power | 69 mi | 279° W | Poor | Greenwood, SC |
How Blythewood compares with the rest of South Carolina
With 11 stations at fair strength or better, Blythewood ranks 209th of 244 places in South Carolina: fewer than the typical South Carolina town (15). Its nearest major network tower is 12 miles away, against a state median of 25 miles.
18% of South Carolina's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an indoor antenna. The nearest larger city is Saint Andrews, 15 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Blythewood: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 124° SE, the direction of WLTX (CBS), 14 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 11 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 Blythewood, SC?
ABC is on channel 25 from WOLO-TV, broadcasting from 14 miles ESE of Blythewood. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CBS in Blythewood, SC?
CBS is on channel 19 from WLTX, broadcasting from 14 miles SE of Blythewood. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is Fox in Blythewood, SC?
Fox is on channel 57 from WACH, broadcasting from 14 miles ESE of Blythewood. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CW in Blythewood, SC?
CW is on channel 10.2 from WIS, broadcasting from 14 miles ESE of Blythewood. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Telemundo in Blythewood, SC?
Telemundo is on channel 63.2 from WKTC, broadcasting from 14 miles ESE of Blythewood. Estimated signal: strong.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Blythewood?
17 transmitters within 70 miles of Blythewood; around 11 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 Blythewood?
Point your antenna ESE, at about 121°. The main network towers for Blythewood sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Blythewood?
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.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Blythewood?
WRLK-TV is only 6.9 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.
Is there an app to find TV towers in Blythewood?
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 South Carolina cities
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- West Columbia16 mi
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- Hopkins22 mi
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More: all TV stations in South Carolina · South region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Blythewood; signal estimates ignore terrain.