TV Channels in Alcolu, SC
ZIP Code: 29001 • Coordinates: 33.7866°N, 80.1741°W
Channels available
9 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-29 dBm · WRJA-TV
Reliability
10 / 10
Recommended antenna
Directional 310° NW
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 5 dB
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9 of 10 networks reach this ZIP Major Network Coverage
Signal values are sampled near the ZIP centroid. Reception at your specific address can vary, especially in hilly areas — check the coverage map for your block.
ABC
WOLO-TV
Ch. 25-1 · 720p
-38 dBm
+ 8 more
Also on this station:
Dabl Ch. 25-6
HSN Ch. 25-8
Heroes & Icons Ch. 25-5
Me-TV Ch. 25-4
Me-TV Toons Ch. 25-9
QVC Ch. 25-3
Start TV Ch. 25-2
Story Television Ch. 25-7
NBC
WIS
Ch. 10-1 · 1080i
-36 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
CW Ch. 10-2
365BLK Ch. 10-7
Bounce TV Ch. 10-3
Outlaw Ch. 10-6
Oxygen Ch. 10-5
Palmetto Sports & Entertainment Ch. 10-4
CBS
WLTX
Ch. 19-1 · 1080i
-34 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
Confess Ch. 19-7
Nosey Ch. 19-6
Quest Ch. 19-4
Shop LC Ch. 19-3
The Nest Ch. 19-5
True Crime Network Ch. 19-2
FOX
WACH
Ch. 57-1 · 720p
-37 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Charge! Ch. 57-3
Comet TV Ch. 57-4
ROAR Ch. 57-2
The Nest Ch. 57-5
PBS
WRJA-TV
Ch. 27-1 · 1080i
-29 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Create Ch. 27-2
PBS Encore Ch. 27-2
PBS Encore Ch. 27-3
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 27-4
CW
WIS
Ch. 10-1 · 1080i
-36 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 10-1
365BLK Ch. 10-7
Bounce TV Ch. 10-3
Outlaw Ch. 10-6
Oxygen Ch. 10-5
Palmetto Sports & Entertainment Ch. 10-4
MyN
WKTC
Ch. 63-5 · 480i (w)
-37 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
Grit Ch. 63-5
Laff Ch. 63-4
COZI TV Ch. 63-3
GET Ch. 63-6
NBC True CRMZ Ch. 63-2
ION
WCBD-TV
Ch. 02-1 · 1080i
-39 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 02-1
Laff Ch. 02-4
CW+ Ch. 02-2
Start TV Ch. 04-4
Telemundo
WTES-LD
Ch. 16-1 · 1080i
-55 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
Defy TV Ch. 16-3
Palmetto Sports & Entertainment Ch. 16-2
Univision
Not Available
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Signal strength · dBm >-30 Excellent → Poor <-70
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Stations ranked by received power at the ZIP centroid
Top 5 Strongest Signals
| Rank | Station | Channel | Networks | Signal | Quality | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | WRJA-TV SUMTER, SC | 27-1 1080i | PBSCreatePBS Encore +2 | -29 dBm | Excellent | 320° NW |
| #2 | WLTX COLUMBIA, SC | 19-1 1080i | CBSConfessNosey +4 | -34 dBm | Excellent | 303° WNW |
| #3 | WIS COLUMBIA, SC | 10-1 1080i | NBCCW365BLK +4 | -36 dBm | Excellent | 305° NW |
| #4 | WIS COLUMBIA, SC | 10-1 1080i | NBCCW365BLK +4 | -36 dBm | Excellent | 305° NW |
| #5 | WACH COLUMBIA, SC | 57-1 720p | FOXCharge!Comet TV +2 | -37 dBm | Excellent | 304° NW |
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How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers Reception Analysis
Reliability Score
10 / 10
Signal varies 2 dB across the sample area — minimal variation across this ZIP.
Antenna Recommendation
Directional Antenna
Towers clustered within 10°
Signal Competition
Contested
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About TV Reception in Alcolu
Alcolu, South Carolina (29001) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WRJA-TV at -29 dBm, rated as "Excellent" quality.
For best reception, we recommend using an outdoor antenna mounted as high as possible. Indoor antennas may work for "Excellent" and "Good" rated signals.
Signal Quality Guide
- Excellent −50 dBm and stronger Indoor antenna should work
- Good −65 to −50 dBm Indoor antenna in good conditions
- Fair −75 to −65 dBm Outdoor antenna recommended
- Poor −85 to −75 dBm High-gain outdoor antenna required
- No Signal below −85 dBm Below ATSC threshold — reception unlikely