WBEC-TV
Full power TV station · Boca Raton, Florida
WBEC-TV is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Boca Raton, Florida. Its signal is estimated to reach about 172 cities and towns within 64 miles.
About WBEC-TV
Full-power stations are the main licensed broadcasters in a market. They may run the highest power from the tallest towers and are protected from interference, so they set the core of what you can receive.
At 1,000 kW effective radiated power, WBEC-TV runs more power than 79% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 285 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 23% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 51 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 64 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 172 cities and towns in our guide with about 5,590,000 residents, as far as Palm Beach Gardens, FL (58 miles).
WBEC-TV shares its transmitter site with W18EU-D, WVFW-LD, WSBS-CD, WAMI-DT, WSCV (Telemundo) and WTXI-LD and 1 more. One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Boca Raton, FL |
| Tower location | 25.98611, -80.19342 |
| Effective radiated power | 1,000 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 285 m (935 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 51349 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WBEC-TV
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pembroke Pines, FL | 2.2 mi | 122° ESE | Strong |
| Miramar, FL | 2.4 mi | 92° E | Strong |
| West Hollywood, FL | 2.5 mi | 194° SSW | Strong |
| Hollywood, FL | 3.2 mi | 238° WSW | Strong |
| Miami Gardens, FL | 4.4 mi | 47° NE | Strong |
| Carol City, FL | 4.5 mi | 46° NE | Strong |
| Davie, FL | 5.8 mi | 155° SSE | Strong |
| North Miami, FL | 6.6 mi | 356° N | Strong |
| Country Club, FL | 8.1 mi | 71° ENE | Strong |
| Fort Lauderdale, FL | 9.9 mi | 198° SSW | Strong |
| Hialeah, FL | 10 mi | 31° NNE | Strong |
| Plantation, FL | 11 mi | 167° SSE | Strong |
| Lauderhill, FL | 11 mi | 173° S | Strong |
| Sunrise, FL | 11 mi | 206° SSW | Strong |
| Allapattah, FL | 12 mi | 9° N | Strong |
| Miami Beach, FL | 14 mi | 344° NNW | Strong |
| Miami, FL | 15 mi | 0° N | Strong |
| Weston, FL | 15 mi | 122° ESE | Strong |
| Doral, FL | 15 mi | 41° NE | Strong |
| Tamarac, FL | 16 mi | 167° SSE | Strong |
| Flagami, FL | 17 mi | 26° NNE | Strong |
| Fountainebleau, FL | 18 mi | 33° NNE | Strong |
| Margate, FL | 18 mi | 177° S | Strong |
| Pompano Beach, FL | 18 mi | 194° SSW | Strong |
| Coconut Creek, FL | 18 mi | 183° S | Strong |
| Coral Gables, FL | 19 mi | 14° NNE | Strong |
| Tamiami, FL | 20 mi | 39° NE | Strong |
| Coral Springs, FL | 20 mi | 166° SSE | Strong |
| Kendall, FL | 23 mi | 20° NNE | Strong |
| Kendale Lakes, FL | 23 mi | 35° NE | Strong |
| Deerfield Beach, FL | 24 mi | 194° SSW | Strong |
| Boca Raton, FL | 27 mi | 195° SSW | Good |
| The Hammocks, FL | 27 mi | 36° NE | Good |
| Cutler Bay, FL | 30 mi | 18° NNE | Good |
| Delray Beach, FL | 34 mi | 193° SSW | Good |
| Boynton Beach, FL | 38 mi | 192° SSW | Good |
| Homestead, FL | 40 mi | 26° NNE | Good |
| Wellington, FL | 47 mi | 176° S | Good |
| West Palm Beach, FL | 51 mi | 190° S | Good |
| Palm Beach Gardens, FL | 58 mi | 183° S | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
- WSCVTelemundo · 51
- WLRN-TVPBS · 17
- WHFT-TVTrinity · 45
- WPLGMeTV · 10.2
- WSVNABC · 7.2
- WTVJNBC · 6
- WBFS-TVCW · 33
- WFOR-TVCBS · 4
- WLTV-DTUnivision · 23
- WDFL-LDABC · 18
- WPXM-TVION · 35
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WBEC-TV transmitter tower?
WBEC-TV broadcasts from a tower at 25.9861, -80.1934, near Carver Ranches, FL. It is licensed to Boca Raton, Florida.
How far does WBEC-TV broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 64 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 72 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WBEC-TV with an antenna?
About 5,590,000 people live in the 172 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WBEC-TV?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WBEC-TV tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.