TV channels & antenna towers in Halifax, Virginia

Halifax has 19 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC and CW. About 5 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WMDV-LD, 25 miles to the W.

Open Halifax in the live finder

19TV transmitters within 70 miles

2networks over the air

25 mito the closest tower

1,249population

Network channels in Halifax

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
ABCWSET-TVABC	13	54 mi	314° NW	Fair	Lynchburg, VA
CWWWCWCW	21	55 mi	315° NW	Good	Lynchburg, VA

Over-the-air TV in Halifax

With roughly 1,250 residents, Halifax is a small community in Virginia. Our map shows 19 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 5 full-power, 2 Class A, 11 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 5 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 3 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 0 transmitters are within 25 miles, 2 between 25 and 45 miles, and 17 farther out. Two of the 2 network stations in range are licensed to Lynchburg, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Lynchburg's stations.

For the networks, the best local options are ABC on channel 13 (WSET-TV) and CW on channel 21 (WWCW). No CBS affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is WDBJ in Roanoke, VA, 74 miles to the northwest. No NBC affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is WSLS-TV in Roanoke, VA, 74 miles to the northwest. 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 Halifax

Point your antenna NW, at about 314°. The main network towers for Halifax sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Two network stations, WSET-TV and WWCW, transmit from the same tower site about 54 miles northwest of Halifax (314° NW). That one direction covers every station on the site.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Halifax

The farthest main network tower for Halifax is WSET-TV (ABC), 54 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.

At this distance a low-noise preamplifier mounted on the mast, right below the antenna, helps more than an amplifier near the TV. It boosts the signal before cable loss eats into it. See the amplifier guide.

Other stations near Halifax

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WMDV-LDLow power	25 mi	266° W	Fair	Danville, VA
WZBJ-CDClass A	43 mi	343° NNW	Weak	Lynchburg, VA
WTNC-LDLow power	49 mi	182° S	Poor	Durham, NC
WGSR-LDLow power	50 mi	236° SW	Poor	Reidsville, NC
WYAT-LDLow power	53 mi	265° W	Poor	Martinsville, VA
WACN-LDLow power	54 mi	229° SW	Poor	Raleigh, NC
WUBX-CDClass A	55 mi	173° S	Poor	Durham, Etc., NC
WIRP-LDLow power	63 mi	192° SSW	Poor	Raleigh, NC
WRAY-TVFull power	64 mi	192° SSW	Good	Wake Forest, NC
WUNC-TVFull power	64 mi	192° SSW	Good	Chapel Hill, NC
W36FG-DLow power	64 mi	192° SSW	Poor	Charlotte, NC
WDRH-LDLow power	69 mi	168° SSE	Poor	Raleigh, NC
WWIW-LDLow power	69 mi	168° SSE	Poor	Raleigh, NC
WUNP-TVFull power	69 mi	118° ESE	Weak	Roanoke Rapids, NC
W32EW-DLow power	69 mi	308° NW	Poor	Roanoke, VA
WAUG-LDLow power	69 mi	166° SSE	Poor	Raleigh, NC
W05AA-DTranslator	70 mi	298° WNW	Poor	Roanoke, VA

How Halifax compares with the rest of Virginia

With 5 stations at fair strength or better, Halifax ranks 372nd of 381 places in Virginia: fewer than the typical Virginia town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 54 miles away, against a state median of 21 miles.

31% of Virginia's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna. The nearest larger city is Danville, 29 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Halifax: step by step

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.
Point it toward 314° NW, the direction of WSET-TV (ABC), 54 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 5 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 Halifax, VA?

ABC is on channel 13 from WSET-TV, broadcasting from 54 miles NW of Halifax. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CW in Halifax, VA?

CW is on channel 21 from WWCW, broadcasting from 55 miles NW of Halifax. Estimated signal: good.

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

19 transmitters within 70 miles of Halifax; around 5 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 Halifax?

Point your antenna NW, at about 314°. The main network towers for Halifax sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Halifax?

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 Halifax?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Halifax?

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 Virginia · South region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Halifax; signal estimates ignore terrain.