TV channels & antenna towers in Wilkinson Heights, South Carolina

Wilkinson Heights has 29 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 13 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is W16EL-D, 29 miles to the WNW.

29TV transmitters within 70 miles
7networks over the air
29 mito the closest tower
2,493population

Network channels in Wilkinson Heights

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
IONWZRBION47 39 mi346° NNW GoodColumbia, SC
CBSWLTXCBS19 41 mi6° N GoodColumbia, SC
FOXWACHFox57 43 mi5° N GoodColumbia, SC
TLMWKTCTelemundo63.2 43 mi5° N GoodSumter, SC
ABCWOLO-TVABC25 43 mi5° N FairColumbia, SC
CWWISCW10.2 43 mi6° N FairColumbia, SC
FOXWFXGFox54 58 mi264° W GoodAugusta, GA
NBCWAGT-CDNBC26 58 mi264° W PoorAugusta, GA
CWWJBFCW6.3 58 mi264° W GoodAugusta, GA
CBSWRDW-TVCBS12 59 mi264° W FairAugusta, GA
TLMWGAT-LDTelemundo17 59 mi264° W PoorAugusta, GA

Over-the-air TV in Wilkinson Heights

With roughly 2,490 residents, Wilkinson Heights is a small community in South Carolina. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 29 licensed TV transmitters: 13 full-power, 2 Class A and 14 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 13 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 9 at good or strong strength.

0 of them are within 25 miles of Wilkinson Heights, 13 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.

For the networks, the best local options 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). 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 Wilkinson Heights

Point your antenna N, at about 5°. The main network towers for Wilkinson Heights 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 41 miles north of Wilkinson Heights (6° N). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 9 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Wilkinson Heights at fair strength or better, 67% arrive from the north; the rest are spread across one other direction.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Wilkinson Heights

The farthest main network tower for Wilkinson Heights is WACH (Fox), 43 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here.

WAGT-CD (NBC), 58 miles west, 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 Wilkinson Heights

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
W16EL-DLow power29 mi 285° WNWWeakAugusta, GA
WEBA-TVFull power39 mi 236° WSWGoodAllendale, SC
WPAM-LDLow power42 mi 303° WNWPoorLexington, SC
WRJA-TVFull power42 mi 51° NEFairSumter, SC
WKDC-LDLow power43 mi 5° NPoorColumbia, SC
WRLK-TVFull power43 mi 352° NGoodColumbia, SC
WTES-LDLow power43 mi 6° NPoorColumbia, SC
WLOW-LDLow power50 mi 130° SEPoorCharleston, SC
WJWJ-TVFull power55 mi 171° SGoodBeaufort, SC
WAZS-LDLow power58 mi 133° SEPoorNorth Charleston, SC
WJNI-LDLow power58 mi 133° SEPoorNorth Charleston, SC
WIEF-LDLow power58 mi 265° WPoorAugusta, GA
WBPI-CDClass A64 mi 271° WPoorAugusta, GA
W16EE-DLow power65 mi 271° WPoorAugusta, GA
W32FZ-DLow power65 mi 271° WPoorAugusta, GA
W33ER-DLow power65 mi 271° WPoorAugusta, GA
WAAU-LDLow power68 mi 269° WPoorAugusta, GA
WBSE-LDLow power70 mi 132° SEPoorCharleston, SC

How Wilkinson Heights compares with the rest of South Carolina

With 13 stations at fair strength or better, Wilkinson Heights ranks 166th of 244 places in South Carolina: fewer than the typical South Carolina town (15). Its nearest major network tower is 39 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, 36 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Wilkinson Heights: 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 5° N, the direction of WACH (Fox), 43 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 13 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 Wilkinson Heights, SC?

ABC is on channel 25 from WOLO-TV, broadcasting from 43 miles N of Wilkinson Heights. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CBS in Wilkinson Heights, SC?

CBS is on channel 19 from WLTX, broadcasting from 41 miles N of Wilkinson Heights. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Wilkinson Heights, SC?

NBC is on channel 26 from WAGT-CD, broadcasting from 58 miles W of Wilkinson Heights. Estimated signal: very weak.

What channel is Fox in Wilkinson Heights, SC?

Fox is on channel 57 from WACH, broadcasting from 43 miles N of Wilkinson Heights. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Wilkinson Heights, SC?

CW is on channel 6.3 from WJBF, broadcasting from 58 miles W of Wilkinson Heights. Estimated signal: good.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Wilkinson Heights?

29 transmitters within 70 miles of Wilkinson Heights; around 13 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 Wilkinson Heights?

Point your antenna N, at about 5°. The main network towers for Wilkinson Heights sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Wilkinson Heights?

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 58 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Wilkinson Heights?

WAGT-CD (NBC), 58 miles west, 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 Wilkinson Heights?

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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