WCLF
Full power TV station · Clearwater, Florida
WCLF is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Clearwater, Florida. Its signal is estimated to reach about 264 cities and towns within 72 miles.
About WCLF
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, WCLF runs more power than 79% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 414 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 58% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 60 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 72 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 264 cities and towns in our guide with about 4,230,000 residents, as far as Leesburg, FL (71 miles).
WCLF shares its transmitter site with WTTA (CW), WFTS-TV (ABC), WFLA-TV (NBC), WEDU (PBS), WVEA-TV (Univision) and WEDQ and 4 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 | Clearwater, FL |
| Tower location | 27.84250, -82.26222 |
| Effective radiated power | 1,000 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 414 m (1,358 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 11125 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WCLF
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverview, FL | 4.3 mi | 113° ESE | Strong |
| Brandon, FL | 6.7 mi | 168° SSE | Strong |
| Valrico, FL | 6.8 mi | 193° SSW | Strong |
| Tampa, FL | 14 mi | 121° ESE | Strong |
| Plant City, FL | 15 mi | 216° SW | Strong |
| Temple Terrace, FL | 15 mi | 150° SSE | Strong |
| Egypt Lake-Leto, FL | 19 mi | 129° SE | Strong |
| University, FL | 19 mi | 146° SE | Strong |
| Carrollwood, FL | 20 mi | 135° SE | Strong |
| Lake Magdalene, FL | 20 mi | 141° SE | Strong |
| Carrollwood Village, FL | 22 mi | 134° SE | Strong |
| Town 'n' Country, FL | 22 mi | 121° ESE | Strong |
| Lakeland, FL | 23 mi | 235° SW | Strong |
| Citrus Park, FL | 25 mi | 131° SE | Strong |
| St. Petersburg, FL | 26 mi | 79° E | Strong |
| Pinellas Park, FL | 27 mi | 90° E | Good |
| Wesley Chapel, FL | 28 mi | 172° S | Good |
| Land O' Lakes, FL | 29 mi | 155° SSE | Good |
| Bradenton, FL | 30 mi | 39° NE | Good |
| East Lake, FL | 32 mi | 125° SE | Good |
| Largo, FL | 32 mi | 98° E | Good |
| Dunedin, FL | 34 mi | 111° ESE | Good |
| Clearwater, FL | 34 mi | 104° ESE | Good |
| Winter Haven, FL | 35 mi | 249° WSW | Good |
| Palm Harbor, FL | 35 mi | 118° ESE | Good |
| Tarpon Springs, FL | 37 mi | 125° SE | Good |
| Sarasota, FL | 39 mi | 25° NNE | Good |
| Spring Hill, FL | 47 mi | 160° SSE | Good |
| Four Corners, FL | 51 mi | 228° SW | Good |
| Poinciana, FL | 53 mi | 247° WSW | Good |
| North Port, FL | 55 mi | 358° N | Good |
| Clermont, FL | 57 mi | 212° SSW | Good |
| Kissimmee, FL | 61 mi | 238° WSW | Good |
| Port Charlotte, FL | 61 mi | 350° N | Good |
| Winter Garden, FL | 65 mi | 220° SW | Fair |
| Buenaventura Lakes, FL | 65 mi | 239° WSW | Fair |
| Saint Cloud, FL | 66 mi | 245° WSW | Fair |
| Meadow Woods, FL | 66 mi | 236° SW | Fair |
| Ocoee, FL | 67 mi | 221° SW | Fair |
| Pine Hills, FL | 70 mi | 225° SW | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
- WTTACW · 38
- WFTS-TVABC · 28
- WFLA-TVNBC · 8
- WEDUPBS · 3.1
- WVEA-TVUnivision · 50
- WRMD-CDTelemundo · 49
- WXPX-TVION · 66
- WTSPCBS · 10
- WVEA-TVUnivision · 50
- WMOR-TVMeTV · 32.2
- WTVTFox · 13
- WWSBABC · 40
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WCLF transmitter tower?
WCLF broadcasts from a tower at 27.8425, -82.2622, near Boyette, FL. It is licensed to Clearwater, Florida.
How far does WCLF broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 72 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 80 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WCLF with an antenna?
About 4,230,000 people live in the 264 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WCLF?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WCLF tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.