TV Channels in Rains, SC
ZIP Code: 29589 • Coordinates: 34.1006°N, 79.3202°W
Channels available
9 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-23 dBm · WFXB
Recommended antenna
Rotator 63° ENE
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 8 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
WPDE-TV
Ch. 15-1 · 720p
-41 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
CW Ch. 15-2
Charge! Ch. 21-2
Comet TV Ch. 15-3
The Nest Ch. 21-3
Weather Ch. 15-4
NBC
WMBF-TV
Ch. 32-1 · 1080i
-38 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
Grit Ch. 32-5
Laff Ch. 32-4
Bounce TV Ch. 32-2
ION Plus Ch. 32-7
Palmetto Sports & Entertainment Ch. 32-3
Quest Ch. 32-6
CBS
WBTW
Ch. 13-01 · 1080i
-40 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
Antenna TV Ch. 13-02
ION Ch. 13-03
MyN Ch. 13-02
ION Mystery Ch. 13-04
ROAR Ch. 21-1
FOX
WFXB
Ch. 43-1 · 720p
-23 dBm
+ 8 more
Also on this station:
COZI TV Ch. 43-7
Heroes & Icons Ch. 43-5
Me-TV Ch. 43-4
Me-TV Toons Ch. 43-9
QVC Ch. 43-2
Start TV Ch. 43-3
Story Television Ch. 43-8
True Crime Network Ch. 43-6
PBS
WHMC
Ch. 23-1 · 1080i
-31 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
Create Ch. 23-2
Dabl Ch. 21-4
PBS Encore Ch. 23-2
PBS Encore Ch. 23-3
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 23-4
CW
WPDE-TV
Ch. 15-1 · 720p
-41 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 15-1
Charge! Ch. 21-2
Comet TV Ch. 15-3
The Nest Ch. 21-3
Weather Ch. 15-4
MyN
WBTW
Ch. 13-01 · 1080i
-40 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 13-01
Antenna TV Ch. 13-02
ION Ch. 13-03
ION Mystery Ch. 13-04
ROAR Ch. 21-1
ION
WBTW
Ch. 13-01 · 1080i
-40 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 13-01
Antenna TV Ch. 13-02
MyN Ch. 13-02
ION Mystery Ch. 13-04
ROAR Ch. 21-1
Telemundo
WXIV-LD
Ch. 14-2 · 480i (w)
-53 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
Court TV Ch. 14-2
365BLK Ch. 14-3
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
· map shows full variation Top 5 Strongest Signals
| Rank | Station | Channel | Networks | Signal | Quality | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | WFXB MYRTLE BEACH, SC | 43-1 720p | FOXCOZI TVHeroes & Icons +6 | -23 dBm | Excellent | 52° NE |
| #2 | WHMC CONWAY, SC | 23-1 1080i | PBSCreateDabl +3 | -31 dBm | Excellent | 131° SE |
| #3 | WMBF-TV MYRTLE BEACH, SC | 32-1 1080i | NBCGritLaff +4 | -38 dBm | Excellent | 151° SSE |
| #4 | W15DC-D FLORENCE, SC | 27-4 480i (w) | Fun RoadsReligious | -38 dBm | Excellent | 321° NW |
| #5 | W25FQ-D FLORENCE, SC | 25-05 480i (w) | ACE TVAWE PlusBark TV +10 | -38 dBm | Excellent | 321° NW |
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How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers Reception Analysis
Reliability Score
8 / 10
Signal varies 10 dB across the sample area — significant address-level variation expected. Check the map.
Antenna Recommendation
Rotator Recommended
Towers spread 102° - rotator recommended
Signal Competition
Dominant Tower
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About TV Reception in Rains
Rains, South Carolina (29589) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WFXB at -23 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