TV channels & antenna towers in Seven Oaks, South Carolina

Seven Oaks has 27 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 14 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WZRB (ION), 8.6 miles to the E.

27TV transmitters within 70 miles
7networks over the air
8.6 mito the closest tower
15,144population

Network channels in Seven Oaks

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
IONWZRBION47 8.6 mi92° E StrongColumbia, SC
CBSWLTXCBS19 22 mi81° E GoodColumbia, SC
FOXWACHFox57 22 mi78° ENE GoodColumbia, SC
TLMWKTCTelemundo63.2 22 mi78° ENE GoodSumter, SC
ABCWOLO-TVABC25 22 mi78° ENE FairColumbia, SC
CWWISCW10.2 23 mi77° ENE GoodColumbia, SC
FOXWFXGFox54 59 mi222° SW FairAugusta, GA
NBCWAGT-CDNBC26 59 mi222° SW PoorAugusta, GA
CWWJBFCW6.3 59 mi222° SW GoodAugusta, GA
CBSWRDW-TVCBS12 60 mi222° SW WeakAugusta, GA
TLMWGAT-LDTelemundo17 60 mi222° SW PoorAugusta, GA

Over-the-air TV in Seven Oaks

Seven Oaks is a town of about 15,100 people in South Carolina. There are 27 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 14 full-power, 2 Class A and 11 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 14 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 7 at good or strong strength.

10 of them are within 25 miles of Seven Oaks, 1 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 16 are more than 45 miles out. Five of the 11 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), NBC on channel 26 (WAGT-CD), Fox on channel 57 (WACH), CW on channel 6.3 (WJBF), ION on channel 47 (WZRB) and Telemundo on channel 63.2 (WKTC). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (good signal). 5 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 Seven Oaks

Point your antenna E, at about 79°. The main network towers for Seven Oaks sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Five network stations, WLTX, WACH, WKTC, WOLO-TV and WIS, transmit from the same tower site about 22 miles east of Seven Oaks (81° E). 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 Seven Oaks at fair strength or better, 75% arrive from the east; the rest are spread across one other direction.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Seven Oaks

The farthest main network tower for Seven Oaks is WACH (Fox), 22 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here.

WAGT-CD (NBC), 59 miles southwest, 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.

WZRB is only 8.6 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 Seven Oaks

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WRLK-TVFull power13 mi 68° ENEStrongColumbia, SC
WKDC-LDLow power22 mi 78° ENEFairColumbia, SC
WPAM-LDLow power23 mi 228° SWFairLexington, SC
WTES-LDLow power23 mi 77° ENEFairColumbia, SC
W16EL-DLow power32 mi 198° SSWWeakAugusta, GA
WRJA-TVFull power52 mi 103° ESEFairSumter, SC
WNSC-TVFull power55 mi 8° NFairRock Hill, SC
WBPI-CDClass A59 mi 231° SWPoorAugusta, GA
WIEF-LDLow power59 mi 223° SWPoorAugusta, GA
W16EE-DLow power60 mi 232° SWPoorAugusta, GA
W32FZ-DLow power60 mi 232° SWPoorAugusta, GA
W33ER-DLow power60 mi 232° SWPoorAugusta, GA
WEBA-TVFull power61 mi 194° SSWWeakAllendale, SC
WNEHFull power62 mi 291° WNWWeakGreenwood, SC
WAAU-LDLow power63 mi 232° SWPoorAugusta, GA
W06DK-DLow power67 mi 64° ENEPoorPageland, SC

How Seven Oaks compares with the rest of South Carolina

With 14 stations at fair strength or better, Seven Oaks ranks 131st of 244 places in South Carolina: fewer than the typical South Carolina town (15). Its nearest major network tower is 8.6 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 Columbia, 7.2 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Seven Oaks: 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 78° ENE, the direction of WACH (Fox), 22 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 14 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 Seven Oaks, SC?

ABC is on channel 25 from WOLO-TV, broadcasting from 22 miles ENE of Seven Oaks. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CBS in Seven Oaks, SC?

CBS is on channel 19 from WLTX, broadcasting from 22 miles E of Seven Oaks. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Seven Oaks, SC?

NBC is on channel 26 from WAGT-CD, broadcasting from 59 miles SW of Seven Oaks. Estimated signal: very weak.

What channel is Fox in Seven Oaks, SC?

Fox is on channel 57 from WACH, broadcasting from 22 miles ENE of Seven Oaks. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Seven Oaks, SC?

CW is on channel 6.3 from WJBF, broadcasting from 59 miles SW of Seven Oaks. Estimated signal: good.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Seven Oaks?

27 transmitters within 70 miles of Seven Oaks; around 14 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 Seven Oaks?

Point your antenna E, at about 79°. The main network towers for Seven Oaks sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Seven Oaks?

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 NBC from up to 59 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Seven Oaks?

WAGT-CD (NBC), 59 miles southwest, 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 Seven Oaks?

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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