TV channels & antenna towers in North Hartsville, South Carolina
North Hartsville has 33 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, Fox, CW, ION and Telemundo. About 16 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is W06DK-D, 5.2 miles to the NNW.
Network channels in North Hartsville
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CWWPDE-TVCW | 15.2 | 42 mi | 92° E | Good | Florence, SC |
| CBSWBTWCBS | 13 | 43 mi | 92° E | Fair | Florence, SC |
| CWWISCW | 10.2 | 43 mi | 245° WSW | Fair | Columbia, SC |
| FOXWACHFox | 57 | 44 mi | 244° WSW | Good | Columbia, SC |
| TLMWKTCTelemundo | 63.2 | 44 mi | 244° WSW | Good | Sumter, SC |
| ABCWOLO-TVABC | 25 | 44 mi | 244° WSW | Fair | Columbia, SC |
| CBSWLTXCBS | 19 | 45 mi | 243° WSW | Good | Columbia, SC |
| FOXWFXBFox | 43 | 53 mi | 105° ESE | Good | Myrtle Beach, SC |
| IONWZRBION | 47 | 58 mi | 246° WSW | Weak | Columbia, SC |
Over-the-air TV in North Hartsville
North Hartsville, South Carolina has a population of about 3,250. There are 33 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 16 full-power, 2 Class A, 12 low-power and 3 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 16 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 9 at good or strong strength.
By distance, 5 transmitters are within 25 miles, 14 between 25 and 45 miles, and 14 farther out. Five of the 9 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 43 (WFXB), CW on channel 15.2 (WPDE-TV), 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, 73 miles to the southeast. Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (good signal). 7 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 North Hartsville
Point your antenna WSW, at about 244°. The main network towers for North Hartsville 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 43 miles southwest of North Hartsville (245° WSW). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.
Of the 8 full-power and Class A network signals that reach North Hartsville at fair strength or better, 63% arrive from the southwest; the rest are spread across one other direction.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from North Hartsville, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for North Hartsville
The farthest main network tower for North Hartsville is WLTX (CBS), 45 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here.
WFXB (Fox), 53 miles east, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for that one.
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 North Hartsville
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W06DK-DLow power | 5.2 mi | 343° NNW | Fair | Pageland, SC |
| W33DN-DLow power | 18 mi | 97° E | Fair | Florence, SC |
| WJPM-TVFull power | 20 mi | 113° ESE | Good | Florence, SC |
| W35ED-DLow power | 20 mi | 113° ESE | Fair | Florence, SC |
| W14FB-DLow power | 21 mi | 113° ESE | Fair | Florence, SC |
| WRJA-TVFull power | 37 mi | 198° SSW | Good | Sumter, SC |
| W15DC-DLow power | 41 mi | 111° ESE | Poor | Florence, SC |
| W25FQ-DLow power | 41 mi | 111° ESE | Poor | Florence, SC |
| WWMBFull power | 42 mi | 92° E | Good | Florence, SC |
| WTES-LDLow power | 43 mi | 245° WSW | Poor | Columbia, SC |
| W17EE-DTranslator | 44 mi | 9° N | Poor | Lilesville/Wadesboro, NC |
| WKDC-LDLow power | 44 mi | 244° WSW | Poor | Columbia, SC |
| WRLK-TVFull power | 53 mi | 249° WSW | Good | Columbia, SC |
| WTNG-CDClass A | 59 mi | 69° ENE | Poor | Rockfish, NC |
| W19FC-DLow power | 59 mi | 69° ENE | Poor | Lumberton, NC |
| WPEM-LDLow power | 62 mi | 71° ENE | Poor | Lumberton, NC |
| WNSC-TVFull power | 62 mi | 300° WNW | Weak | Rock Hill, SC |
| W36FB-DTranslator | 62 mi | 12° NNE | Poor | Biscoe, NC |
| WHMCFull power | 63 mi | 119° ESE | Weak | Conway, SC |
| WUNUFull power | 65 mi | 64° ENE | Weak | Lumberton, NC |
| WYBE-CDClass A | 65 mi | 34° NE | Poor | Pinehurst, NC |
| WHEH-LDLow power | 69 mi | 330° NNW | Poor | Lumberton, NC |
| WDMC-LDLow power | 69 mi | 330° NNW | Poor | Charlotte, NC |
| WCEE-LDTranslator | 69 mi | 330° NNW | Poor | Charlotte, NC |
How North Hartsville compares with the rest of South Carolina
With 16 stations at fair strength or better, North Hartsville ranks 90th of 244 places in South Carolina: more than the typical South Carolina town (15). Its nearest major network tower is 42 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 Florence, 22 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in North Hartsville: step by step
- 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.
- Point it toward 243° WSW, the direction of WLTX (CBS), 45 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 16 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 North Hartsville, SC?
ABC is on channel 25 from WOLO-TV, broadcasting from 44 miles WSW of North Hartsville. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is CBS in North Hartsville, SC?
CBS is on channel 19 from WLTX, broadcasting from 45 miles WSW of North Hartsville. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in North Hartsville, SC?
Fox is on channel 43 from WFXB, broadcasting from 53 miles ESE of North Hartsville. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CW in North Hartsville, SC?
CW is on channel 15.2 from WPDE-TV, broadcasting from 42 miles E of North Hartsville. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Telemundo in North Hartsville, SC?
Telemundo is on channel 63.2 from WKTC, broadcasting from 44 miles WSW of North Hartsville. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in North Hartsville?
33 transmitters within 70 miles of North Hartsville; around 16 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 North Hartsville?
Point your antenna WSW, at about 244°. The main network towers for North Hartsville sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in North Hartsville?
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. Picking up Fox from up to 53 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in North Hartsville?
WFXB (Fox), 53 miles east, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for that one.
Is there an app to find TV towers in North Hartsville?
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
- Hartsville1.4 mi
- Darlington13 mi
- Bishopville16 mi
- Timmonsville19 mi
- Florence22 mi
- Cheraw24 mi
- Chesterfield24 mi
- Bennettsville27 mi
- Kershaw31 mi
- Pageland32 mi
- Camden32 mi
- Sumter36 mi
- Lugoff37 mi
- Pamplico40 mi
- Dillon40 mi
- Lake City40 mi
- Marion41 mi
- Lancaster46 mi
- Manning49 mi
Nearby cities in other states
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 North Hartsville; signal estimates ignore terrain.