TV channels & antenna towers in Boiling Springs, South Carolina

Boiling Springs has 23 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying CBS, NBC, Fox, CW, ION and Telemundo. About 8 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WEBA-TV, 4.1 miles to the NNE.

23TV transmitters within 70 miles
6networks over the air
4.1 mito the closest tower
5,076population

Network channels in Boiling Springs

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
NBCWAGT-CDNBC26 30 mi309° NW FairAugusta, GA
CWWJBFCW6.3 30 mi309° NW GoodAugusta, GA
FOXWFXGFox54 30 mi310° NW GoodAugusta, GA
CBSWRDW-TVCBS12 30 mi309° NW FairAugusta, GA
TLMWGAT-LDTelemundo17 30 mi309° NW FairAugusta, GA
IONWZRBION47 68 mi22° NNE PoorColumbia, SC

Over-the-air TV in Boiling Springs

Boiling Springs, South Carolina has a population of about 5,080. Our map shows 23 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 8 full-power, 2 Class A and 13 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 8 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 4 at good or strong strength.

1 of them is within 25 miles of Boiling Springs, 12 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 10 are more than 45 miles out. Five of the 6 network stations in range are licensed to Augusta, GA, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Augusta's stations.

The strongest network signals here are CBS on channel 12 (WRDW-TV), NBC on channel 26 (WAGT-CD), Fox on channel 54 (WFXG), CW on channel 6.3 (WJBF), ION on channel 47 (WZRB) and Telemundo on channel 17 (WGAT-LD). No ABC affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is WJCL in Savannah, GA, 75 miles to the south. Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (fair 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 Boiling Springs

Point your antenna NW, at about 309°. The main network towers for Boiling Springs sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Four network stations, WAGT-CD, WJBF, WFXG and WRDW-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 30 miles northwest of Boiling Springs (309° NW). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 4 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Boiling Springs at fair strength or better, all arrive from the northwest, so this is an easy place to aim.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Boiling Springs

The farthest main network tower for Boiling Springs is WRDW-TV (CBS), 30 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.

WEBA-TV is only 4.1 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 Boiling Springs

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WEBA-TVFull power4.1 mi 28° NNEStrongAllendale, SC
WIEF-LDLow power31 mi 310° NWFairAugusta, GA
W16EL-DLow power34 mi 12° NNEWeakAugusta, GA
WBPI-CDClass A39 mi 312° NWWeakAugusta, GA
W16EE-DLow power40 mi 310° NWPoorAugusta, GA
W32FZ-DLow power40 mi 310° NWPoorAugusta, GA
W33ER-DLow power40 mi 310° NWPoorAugusta, GA
WAAU-LDLow power41 mi 305° NWPoorAugusta, GA
WPAM-LDLow power48 mi 359° NPoorLexington, SC
WCES-TVFull power50 mi 280° WWeakWrens, GA
WJWJ-TVFull power52 mi 124° ESEGoodBeaufort, SC
W24FC-DLow power57 mi 241° WSWPoorSwainsboro, GA
W34FO-DLow power57 mi 278° WPoorAugusta, GA
W14EP-DLow power65 mi 141° SEPoorBeaufort, Etc., SC
W31FD-DLow power65 mi 141° SEPoorBluffton-Hilton Head, SC
W29EN-DLow power65 mi 141° SEPoorBeaufort-Ladys Island, SC
WVAN-TVFull power69 mi 189° SPoorSavannah, GA

How Boiling Springs compares with the rest of South Carolina

With 8 stations at fair strength or better, Boiling Springs ranks 236th of 244 places in South Carolina: fewer than the typical South Carolina town (15). Its nearest major network tower is 30 miles away, against a state median of 25 miles.

59% of South Carolina's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an amplified indoor or attic antenna. The nearest larger city is Aiken, 34 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Boiling Springs: 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 309° NW, the direction of WRDW-TV (CBS), 30 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 8 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 CBS in Boiling Springs, SC?

CBS is on channel 12 from WRDW-TV, broadcasting from 30 miles NW of Boiling Springs. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in Boiling Springs, SC?

NBC is on channel 26 from WAGT-CD, broadcasting from 30 miles NW of Boiling Springs. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is Fox in Boiling Springs, SC?

Fox is on channel 54 from WFXG, broadcasting from 30 miles NW of Boiling Springs. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Boiling Springs, SC?

CW is on channel 6.3 from WJBF, broadcasting from 30 miles NW of Boiling Springs. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Telemundo in Boiling Springs, SC?

Telemundo is on channel 17 from WGAT-LD, broadcasting from 30 miles NW of Boiling Springs. Estimated signal: fair.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Boiling Springs?

23 transmitters within 70 miles of Boiling Springs; around 8 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 Boiling Springs?

Point your antenna NW, at about 309°. The main network towers for Boiling Springs sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Boiling Springs?

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 Boiling Springs?

WEBA-TV is only 4.1 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 Boiling Springs?

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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