WCJB-TV (CW) · Channel 20.2
Full power TV station · Gainesville, Florida
WCJB-TV is a full power over-the-air TV station affiliated with CW on virtual channel 20.2, licensed to Gainesville, Florida. Its signal is estimated to reach about 61 cities and towns within 58 miles.
About WCJB-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 343.6 kW effective radiated power, WCJB-TV runs more power than 53% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 254 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 18% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 49 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 58 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 61 cities and towns in our guide with about 600,000 residents, as far as Fleming Island, FL (56 miles).
WCJB-TV shares its transmitter site with W19EX-D, WBMN-LD and WTGB-LD. One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
The nearest other CW station in our data is WCWJ in Jacksonville, FL, 72 miles away. Viewers between the two can sometimes receive both.
The CW is a commercial broadcast network carrying entertainment series and a growing slate of sports. In smaller markets it often runs as a subchannel of another station rather than its own transmitter.
Station facts
| Network | CW |
| Virtual channel | 20.2 |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Gainesville, FL |
| Tower location | 29.53667, -82.39972 |
| Effective radiated power | 343.6 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 254 m (835 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 16993 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WCJB-TV
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gainesville, FL | 9.1 mi | 210° SSW | Strong |
| Williston, FL | 11 mi | 15° NNE | Strong |
| Newberry, FL | 15 mi | 121° ESE | Strong |
| Alachua, FL | 15 mi | 174° S | Strong |
| Citra, FL | 19 mi | 296° WNW | Good |
| High Springs, FL | 23 mi | 149° SSE | Good |
| Ocala, FL | 29 mi | 327° NNW | Good |
| Silver Springs, FL | 30 mi | 317° NW | Good |
| Starke, FL | 33 mi | 212° SSW | Good |
| Citrus Springs, FL | 37 mi | 7° N | Good |
| Silver Springs Shores, FL | 38 mi | 323° NW | Good |
| Belleview, FL | 39 mi | 329° NNW | Good |
| Pine Ridge, FL | 42 mi | 6° N | Good |
| Beverly Hills, FL | 43 mi | 5° N | Good |
| Hernando, FL | 44 mi | 358° N | Good |
| Citrus Hills, FL | 45 mi | 3° N | Good |
| Crystal River, FL | 45 mi | 15° NNE | Good |
| Palatka, FL | 46 mi | 261° W | Good |
| Watertown, FL | 47 mi | 164° SSE | Good |
| Lake City, FL | 47 mi | 162° SSE | Good |
| Lecanto, FL | 48 mi | 6° N | Good |
| Inverness, FL | 49 mi | 355° N | Good |
| Middleburg, FL | 49 mi | 221° SW | Good |
| The Villages, FL | 49 mi | 328° NNW | Good |
| Asbury Lake, FL | 50 mi | 225° SW | Good |
| Inverness Highlands South, FL | 51 mi | 356° N | Fair |
| Wildwood, FL | 51 mi | 335° NNW | Fair |
| Lady Lake, FL | 52 mi | 326° NW | Fair |
| Homosassa Springs, FL | 52 mi | 12° NNE | Fair |
| Green Cove Springs, FL | 54 mi | 234° SW | Fair |
| Macclenny, FL | 54 mi | 198° SSW | Fair |
| Wellborn, FL | 54 mi | 152° SSE | Fair |
| Floral City, FL | 55 mi | 354° N | Fair |
| Fruitland Park, FL | 55 mi | 328° NNW | Fair |
| Oakleaf Plantation, FL | 55 mi | 218° SW | Fair |
| Lakeside, FL | 56 mi | 223° SW | Fair |
| Sugarmill Woods, FL | 56 mi | 7° N | Fair |
| Fleming Island, FL | 56 mi | 227° SW | Fair |
| Lake Panasoffkee, FL | 57 mi | 341° NNW | Fair |
| Flagler Estates, FL | 57 mi | 263° W | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WCJB-TV transmitter tower?
WCJB-TV broadcasts from a tower at 29.5367, -82.3997, near Archer, FL. It is licensed to Gainesville, Florida.
What channel is WCJB-TV on?
WCJB-TV appears as virtual channel 20.2 (20.2.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying CW.
How far does WCJB-TV broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 58 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 67 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WCJB-TV with an antenna?
About 600,000 people live in the 61 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WCJB-TV?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WCJB-TV tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.