TV channels & antenna towers in Rogersville, Tennessee

Rogersville has 51 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 19 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WETP-TV, 9.9 miles to the W.

51TV transmitters within 70 miles
7networks over the air
9.9 mito the closest tower
4,383population

Network channels in Rogersville

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
ABCWJHL-TVABC11.2 48 mi88° E FairJohnson City, TN
MeTVWAPK-CDMeTV36.1 48 mi88° E PoorBristol Va/Kingsport, TN
CWWCYB-TVCW5.2 50 mi86° E GoodBristol, VA
CBSWYMT-TVCBS57 55 mi350° N FairHazard, KY
NBCWBIR-TVNBC10 59 mi242° WSW FairKnoxville, TN
IONWPXK-TVION54 59 mi242° WSW GoodJellico, TN
ABCWATE-TVABC6 59 mi242° WSW GoodKnoxville, TN
FOXWTNZFox43 60 mi242° WSW FairKnoxville, TN
CBSWVLT-TVCBS8 60 mi242° WSW GoodKnoxville, TN
ABCWLOSABC13 69 mi168° SSE FairAsheville, NC

Over-the-air TV in Rogersville

With roughly 4,380 residents, Rogersville is a town in Tennessee. Our map shows 51 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 19 full-power, 5 Class A, 7 low-power and 20 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 19 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 9 at good or strong strength.

4 of them are within 25 miles of Rogersville, 2 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 45 are more than 45 miles out. Four of the 10 network stations in range are licensed to Knoxville, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Knoxville's stations.

The strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 6 (WATE-TV), CBS on channel 8 (WVLT-TV), NBC on channel 10 (WBIR-TV), Fox on channel 43 (WTNZ), CW on channel 5.2 (WCYB-TV), ION on channel 54 (WPXK-TV) and MeTV on channel 36.1 (WAPK-CD). 10 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 Rogersville

Point your antenna WSW, at about 242°. The main network towers for Rogersville sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Five network stations, WBIR-TV, WPXK-TV, WATE-TV, WTNZ and WVLT-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 59 miles southwest of Rogersville (242° WSW). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 9 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Rogersville at fair strength or better, 56% arrive from the southwest; the rest are spread across three other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Rogersville

The farthest main network tower for Rogersville is WTNZ (Fox), 60 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

WETP-TV is only 9.9 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 Rogersville

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 41; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WETP-TVFull power9.9 mi 260° WStrongSneedville, TN
WKPZ-CDClass A25 mi 70° ENEFairKingsport, TN
WKPT-CDClass A25 mi 70° ENEWeakKingsport, TN
WKIN-CDClass A25 mi 70° ENEWeakWeber Cy,Va-Kpt,Tn, VA
W12CI-DTranslator35 mi 161° SSEPoorHot Springs, NC
WVLRFull power36 mi 254° WSWGoodTazewell, TN
W23ES-DTranslator45 mi 158° SSEPoorMarshall, NC
W15EL-DTranslator46 mi 147° SSEPoorMars Hill, NC
WOPI-CDClass A48 mi 88° EPoorBristol,Va/Kingsport, TN
WKPT-TVFull power48 mi 88° EGoodKingsport, TN
WEMTFull power50 mi 86° EGoodGreeneville, TN
W07DS-DTranslator51 mi 129° SEPoorBurnsville, NC
W35CO-DTranslator51 mi 129° SEPoorBurnsville, NC
WKHAFull power55 mi 350° NFairHazard, KY
WJDP-LDLow power55 mi 222° SWPoorPigeon Forge, TN
W18EP-DTranslator57 mi 155° SSEPoorWeaverville, NC
W23EY-DTranslator58 mi 175° SPoorCanton, NC
W26FB-DTranslator58 mi 175° SPoorCanton/Waynesville, NC
W10DF-DTranslator58 mi 175° SPoorCanton, Etc., NC
WEZK-LDLow power59 mi 242° WSWPoorKnoxville, TN
WKNX-TVFull power59 mi 242° WSWFairKnoxville, TN
W34DX-DTranslator59 mi 162° SSEPoorWest Asheville, NC
WASV-LDLow power59 mi 162° SSEPoorAsheville, NC
W19FF-DLow power60 mi 242° WSWPoorKnoxville, TN
WKOP-TVFull power60 mi 242° WSWFairKnoxville, TN

How Rogersville compares with the rest of Tennessee

With 19 stations at fair strength or better, Rogersville ranks 57th of 299 places in Tennessee: more than the typical Tennessee town (15). Its nearest major network tower is 48 miles away, against a state median of 23 miles.

31% of Tennessee's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna. The nearest larger city is Morristown, 21 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Rogersville: step by step

  1. Mount an outdoor antenna on the roof or a mast, as high as you can safely get it, with a clear view toward the towers.
  2. Point it toward 242° WSW, the direction of WTNZ (Fox), 60 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 19 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 Rogersville, TN?

ABC is on channel 6 from WATE-TV, broadcasting from 59 miles WSW of Rogersville. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Rogersville, TN?

CBS is on channel 8 from WVLT-TV, broadcasting from 60 miles WSW of Rogersville. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Rogersville, TN?

NBC is on channel 10 from WBIR-TV, broadcasting from 59 miles WSW of Rogersville. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is Fox in Rogersville, TN?

Fox is on channel 43 from WTNZ, broadcasting from 60 miles WSW of Rogersville. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CW in Rogersville, TN?

CW is on channel 5.2 from WCYB-TV, broadcasting from 50 miles E of Rogersville. Estimated signal: good.

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

51 transmitters within 70 miles of Rogersville; around 19 of them are likely to be receivable with outdoor directional 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 Rogersville?

Point your antenna WSW, at about 242°. The main network towers for Rogersville sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Rogersville?

Outdoor directional antenna (45–70 miles). Some major towers are a long way off. Mount a directional antenna on the roof or a mast and aim it with the bearings below.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Rogersville?

WETP-TV is only 9.9 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 Rogersville?

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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More: all TV stations in Tennessee · South region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Rogersville; signal estimates ignore terrain.