TV channels & antenna towers in Cherryvale, South Carolina
Cherryvale has 21 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 WRJA-TV, 12 miles to the ESE.
Network channels in Cherryvale
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CBSWLTXCBS | 19 | 20 mi | 299° WNW | Strong | Columbia, SC |
| CWWISCW | 10.2 | 21 mi | 305° NW | Good | Columbia, SC |
| FOXWACHFox | 57 | 21 mi | 302° WNW | Good | Columbia, SC |
| TLMWKTCTelemundo | 63.2 | 21 mi | 302° WNW | Good | Sumter, SC |
| ABCWOLO-TVABC | 25 | 21 mi | 302° WNW | Good | Columbia, SC |
| IONWZRBION | 47 | 31 mi | 281° WNW | Good | Columbia, SC |
Over-the-air TV in Cherryvale
With roughly 2,500 residents, Cherryvale is a small community in South Carolina. Our map shows 21 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 10 full-power and 11 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.
8 of them are within 25 miles of Cherryvale, 3 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 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 WMBF-TV in Myrtle Beach, SC, 81 miles to the east. Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (good 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 Cherryvale
Point your antenna WNW, at about 301°. The main network towers for Cherryvale sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Five network stations, WLTX, WIS, WACH, WKTC and WOLO-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 20 miles northwest of Cherryvale (299° WNW). 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 Cherryvale at fair strength or better, 83% arrive from the northwest; the rest are spread across one other direction.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Cherryvale, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Cherryvale
The farthest main network tower for Cherryvale is WACH (Fox), 21 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.
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 Cherryvale
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WRJA-TVFull power | 12 mi | 116° ESE | Good | Sumter, SC |
| WTES-LDLow power | 21 mi | 305° NW | Fair | Columbia, SC |
| WKDC-LDLow power | 21 mi | 302° WNW | Fair | Columbia, SC |
| WRLK-TVFull power | 30 mi | 292° WNW | Good | Columbia, SC |
| W06DK-DLow power | 41 mi | 30° NNE | Poor | Pageland, SC |
| WJPM-TVFull power | 47 mi | 61° ENE | Fair | Florence, SC |
| W35ED-DLow power | 47 mi | 61° ENE | Poor | Florence, SC |
| W14FB-DLow power | 47 mi | 62° ENE | Poor | Florence, SC |
| W33DN-DLow power | 49 mi | 55° NE | Poor | Florence, SC |
| W16EL-DLow power | 55 mi | 244° WSW | Poor | Augusta, GA |
| WPAM-LDLow power | 57 mi | 261° W | Poor | Lexington, SC |
| W15DC-DLow power | 63 mi | 75° ENE | Poor | Florence, SC |
| W25FQ-DLow power | 63 mi | 75° ENE | Poor | Florence, SC |
| WLOW-LDLow power | 66 mi | 165° SSE | Poor | Charleston, SC |
| WNSC-TVFull power | 69 mi | 333° NNW | Poor | Rock Hill, SC |
How Cherryvale compares with the rest of South Carolina
With 11 stations at fair strength or better, Cherryvale ranks 209th of 244 places in South Carolina: fewer than the typical South Carolina town (15). Its nearest major network tower is 20 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, 7.1 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Cherryvale: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 302° WNW, the direction of WACH (Fox), 21 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 Cherryvale, SC?
ABC is on channel 25 from WOLO-TV, broadcasting from 21 miles WNW of Cherryvale. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CBS in Cherryvale, SC?
CBS is on channel 19 from WLTX, broadcasting from 20 miles WNW of Cherryvale. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is Fox in Cherryvale, SC?
Fox is on channel 57 from WACH, broadcasting from 21 miles WNW of Cherryvale. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CW in Cherryvale, SC?
CW is on channel 10.2 from WIS, broadcasting from 21 miles NW of Cherryvale. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Telemundo in Cherryvale, SC?
Telemundo is on channel 63.2 from WKTC, broadcasting from 21 miles WNW of Cherryvale. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Cherryvale?
21 transmitters within 70 miles of Cherryvale; 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 Cherryvale?
Point your antenna WNW, at about 301°. The main network towers for Cherryvale sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Cherryvale?
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 Cherryvale?
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 Cherryvale?
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
- Sumter7.1 mi
- Bishopville22 mi
- Camden22 mi
- Manning23 mi
- Lugoff23 mi
- Hopkins24 mi
- Saint Matthews27 mi
- Woodfield28 mi
- Dentsville30 mi
- Forest Acres31 mi
- Oak Grove32 mi
- Timmonsville32 mi
- Columbia33 mi
- Blythewood35 mi
- Cayce35 mi
- West Columbia35 mi
- Hartsville36 mi
- Saint Andrews39 mi
- Oak Grove39 mi
- Orangeburg39 mi
- Seven Oaks40 mi
- Lake City41 mi
- Darlington41 mi
- Kingstree41 mi
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 Cherryvale; signal estimates ignore terrain.