TV channels & antenna towers in Wildwood Lake, Tennessee

Wildwood Lake has 27 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, CW, ION and Trinity. About 17 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WCNT-LD, 10 miles to the WNW.

27TV transmitters within 70 miles
6networks over the air
10 mito the closest tower
3,124population

Network channels in Wildwood Lake

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
NBCWRCBNBC3 26 mi281° W GoodChattanooga, TN
ABCWTVCABC9 27 mi280° W GoodChattanooga, TN
CWWFLI-TVCW53 27 mi280° W GoodCleveland, TN
CBSWDEF-TVCBS12 27 mi277° W FairChattanooga, TN
TBNWELF-TVTrinity23 37 mi240° WSW GoodDalton, GA
IONWPXA-TVION14 55 mi168° SSE GoodRome, GA

Over-the-air TV in Wildwood Lake

With roughly 3,120 residents, Wildwood Lake is a town in Tennessee. Our map shows 27 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 9 full-power, 5 Class A, 8 low-power and 5 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 17 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 8 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 4 transmitters are within 25 miles, 15 between 25 and 45 miles, and 8 farther out. Three of the 6 network stations in range are licensed to Chattanooga, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Chattanooga's stations.

The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 9 (WTVC), CBS on channel 12 (WDEF-TV), NBC on channel 3 (WRCB), CW on channel 53 (WFLI-TV), ION on channel 14 (WPXA-TV) and Trinity on channel 23 (WELF-TV). No Fox affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is WTNZ in Knoxville, TN, 80 miles to the northeast. 3 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 Wildwood Lake

Point your antenna W, at about 279°. The main network towers for Wildwood Lake sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Four network stations, WRCB, WTVC, WFLI-TV and WDEF-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 26 miles west of Wildwood Lake (281° W). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 6 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Wildwood Lake at fair strength or better, 67% arrive from the west; the rest are spread across two other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Wildwood Lake

The farthest main network tower for Wildwood Lake is WDEF-TV (CBS), 27 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.

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 Wildwood Lake

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WCNT-LDLow power10 mi 292° WNWGoodChattanooga, TN
W11DM-DLow power13 mi 250° WSWFairCollegedale, TN
WPDP-CDClass A13 mi 77° ENEFairCleveland, TN
WNGH-TVFull power25 mi 161° SSEFairChatsworth, GA
WDNN-CDClass A25 mi 289° WNWFairChattanooga, TN
W26ET-DLow power25 mi 289° WNWFairChattanooga, TN
WYHB-CDClass A25 mi 289° WNWFairChattanooga, TN
WOOT-LDLow power25 mi 288° WNWFairChattanooga, TN
WTNB-CDClass A25 mi 288° WNWWeakCleveland, TN
WTCIFull power25 mi 288° WNWGoodChattanooga, TN
WDGA-CDClass A26 mi 200° SSWWeakDalton, GA
WDSI-TVFull power27 mi 280° WGoodChattanooga, TN
WDDA-LDLow power27 mi 276° WFairChattanooga, TN
WCTD-LDLow power42 mi 141° SEPoorCartersville, GA
W31AN-DTranslator47 mi 90° EPoorMurphy, NC
W29DE-DTranslator57 mi 96° EPoorHayesville, NC
W14EG-DTranslator61 mi 79° EPoorRobbinsville, Etc, NC
W20EK-DTranslator61 mi 79° EPoorAndrews, Etc, NC
WWWB-LDLow power62 mi 350° NPoorClarkrange, TN
W25FP-DTranslator64 mi 98° EPoorYoung Harris, GA
WKSY-LDLow power65 mi 189° SPoorRome, GA

How Wildwood Lake compares with the rest of Tennessee

With 17 stations at fair strength or better, Wildwood Lake ranks 87th of 299 places in Tennessee: more than the typical Tennessee town (15). Its nearest major network tower is 26 miles away, against a state median of 23 miles.

38% of Tennessee's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an amplified indoor or attic antenna. The nearest larger city is Cleveland, 4.8 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Wildwood Lake: 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 277° W, the direction of WDEF-TV (CBS), 27 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 17 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 Wildwood Lake, TN?

ABC is on channel 9 from WTVC, broadcasting from 27 miles W of Wildwood Lake. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Wildwood Lake, TN?

CBS is on channel 12 from WDEF-TV, broadcasting from 27 miles W of Wildwood Lake. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in Wildwood Lake, TN?

NBC is on channel 3 from WRCB, broadcasting from 26 miles W of Wildwood Lake. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Wildwood Lake, TN?

CW is on channel 53 from WFLI-TV, broadcasting from 27 miles W of Wildwood Lake. Estimated signal: good.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Wildwood Lake?

27 transmitters within 70 miles of Wildwood Lake; around 17 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 Wildwood Lake?

Point your antenna W, at about 279°. The main network towers for Wildwood Lake sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Wildwood Lake?

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.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Wildwood Lake?

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 Wildwood Lake?

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 Wildwood Lake; signal estimates ignore terrain.