TV channels & antenna towers in Camden, South Carolina

Camden has 26 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, Fox, CW, ION and Telemundo. About 12 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WIS (CW), 12 miles to the SW.

26TV transmitters within 70 miles
6networks over the air
12 mito the closest tower
7,085population

Network channels in Camden

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
CWWISCW10.2 12 mi225° SW GoodColumbia, SC
FOXWACHFox57 13 mi225° SW StrongColumbia, SC
TLMWKTCTelemundo63.2 13 mi225° SW StrongSumter, SC
ABCWOLO-TVABC25 13 mi225° SW GoodColumbia, SC
CBSWLTXCBS19 14 mi221° SW StrongColumbia, SC
IONWZRBION47 26 mi238° WSW GoodColumbia, SC

Over-the-air TV in Camden

With roughly 7,090 residents, Camden is a town in South Carolina. Our map shows 26 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 10 full-power, 1 Class A, 13 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 12 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 11 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 8 transmitters are within 25 miles, 3 between 25 and 45 miles, and 15 farther 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 best-placed network stations 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 WCNC-TV in Charlotte, NC, 82 miles to the northwest. 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 Camden

Point your antenna SW, at about 224°. The main network towers for Camden sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Five network stations, WIS, WACH, WKTC, WOLO-TV and WLTX, transmit from the same tower site about 12 miles southwest of Camden (225° SW). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 6 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Camden at fair strength or better, all arrive from the southwest, so this is an easy place to aim.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Camden

The farthest main network tower for Camden 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.

WACH is only 13 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 Camden

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WTES-LDLow power12 mi 225° SWGoodColumbia, SC
WKDC-LDLow power13 mi 225° SWGoodColumbia, SC
WRLK-TVFull power21 mi 245° WSWGoodColumbia, SC
WRJA-TVFull power32 mi 143° SEGoodSumter, SC
W06DK-DLow power33 mi 62° ENEPoorPageland, SC
WNSC-TVFull power47 mi 330° NNWGoodRock Hill, SC
WJPM-TVFull power49 mi 87° EFairFlorence, SC
W35ED-DLow power49 mi 87° EPoorFlorence, SC
W33DN-DLow power49 mi 80° EPoorFlorence, SC
W14FB-DLow power50 mi 88° EPoorFlorence, SC
WPAM-LDLow power56 mi 239° WSWPoorLexington, SC
W16EL-DLow power60 mi 223° SWPoorAugusta, GA
W17EE-DTranslator65 mi 35° NEPoorLilesville/Wadesboro, NC
W15EB-DClass A68 mi 347° NNWPoorCharlotte, NC
WVEB-LDLow power68 mi 347° NNWPoorFlorence, SC
W15DC-DLow power69 mi 93° EPoorFlorence, SC
W25FQ-DLow power69 mi 93° EPoorFlorence, SC
WHEH-LDLow power70 mi 356° NPoorLumberton, NC
WDMC-LDLow power70 mi 356° NPoorCharlotte, NC
WCEE-LDTranslator70 mi 356° NPoorCharlotte, NC

How Camden compares with the rest of South Carolina

With 12 stations at fair strength or better, Camden ranks 189th 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 Sumter, 27 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Camden: step by step

  1. Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
  2. Point it toward 221° SW, the direction of WLTX (CBS), 14 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 12 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 Camden, SC?

ABC is on channel 25 from WOLO-TV, broadcasting from 13 miles SW of Camden. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Camden, SC?

CBS is on channel 19 from WLTX, broadcasting from 14 miles SW of Camden. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Camden, SC?

Fox is on channel 57 from WACH, broadcasting from 13 miles SW of Camden. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CW in Camden, SC?

CW is on channel 10.2 from WIS, broadcasting from 12 miles SW of Camden. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Telemundo in Camden, SC?

Telemundo is on channel 63.2 from WKTC, broadcasting from 13 miles SW of Camden. Estimated signal: strong.

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

26 transmitters within 70 miles of Camden; around 12 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 Camden?

Point your antenna SW, at about 224°. The main network towers for Camden sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Camden?

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 Camden?

WACH is only 13 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 Camden?

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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