WFSG (PBS) · Channel 56
Full power TV station · Panama City, Florida
WFSG is a full power over-the-air TV station affiliated with PBS on virtual channel 56, licensed to Panama City, Florida. Its signal is estimated to reach about 32 cities and towns within 47 miles.
About WFSG
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 110 kW effective radiated power, WFSG runs more power than 39% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 152 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 4% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 39 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 47 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 32 cities and towns in our guide with about 269,000 residents, as far as Wright, FL (43 miles).
The nearest other PBS station in our data is WFSU-TV in Tallahassee, FL, 78 miles away. Viewers between the two can sometimes receive both.
PBS is the non-commercial public television service. Each region is served by a member station that carries national programs such as children's shows, documentaries and news, plus local programming.
Station facts
| Network | PBS |
| Virtual channel | 56 |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Panama City, FL |
| Tower location | 30.36750, -85.92444 |
| Effective radiated power | 110 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 152 m (498 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 6093 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WFSG
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laguna Beach, FL | 8.8 mi | 360° N | Good |
| Seaside, FL | 13 mi | 76° ENE | Good |
| Panama City Beach, FL | 15 mi | 332° NNW | Good |
| Freeport, FL | 16 mi | 126° SE | Good |
| Upper Grand Lagoon, FL | 18 mi | 322° NW | Good |
| Pretty Bayou, FL | 18 mi | 311° NW | Good |
| Lynn Haven, FL | 19 mi | 297° WNW | Good |
| Lower Grand Lagoon, FL | 19 mi | 326° NW | Good |
| Hiland Park, FL | 21 mi | 303° WNW | Good |
| Panama City, FL | 21 mi | 312° NW | Good |
| Cedar Grove, FL | 22 mi | 307° NW | Good |
| Springfield, FL | 24 mi | 308° NW | Good |
| Parker, FL | 25 mi | 311° NW | Good |
| Callaway, FL | 26 mi | 305° NW | Good |
| Miramar Beach, FL | 26 mi | 91° E | Good |
| DeFuniak Springs, FL | 27 mi | 155° SSE | Good |
| Tyndall Air Force Base, FL | 27 mi | 316° NW | Good |
| Youngstown, FL | 29 mi | 271° W | Good |
| Bonifay, FL | 33 mi | 206° SSW | Good |
| Destin, FL | 34 mi | 93° E | Good |
| Niceville, FL | 35 mi | 107° ESE | Fair |
| Valparaiso, FL | 36 mi | 106° ESE | Fair |
| Chipley, FL | 37 mi | 219° SW | Fair |
| Eglin Village, FL | 37 mi | 100° E | Fair |
| Eglin Air Force Base, FL | 38 mi | 99° E | Fair |
| Lake Lorraine, FL | 39 mi | 97° E | Fair |
| Ocean City, FL | 41 mi | 97° E | Fair |
| Fort Walton Beach, FL | 41 mi | 95° E | Fair |
| Mexico Beach, FL | 42 mi | 314° NW | Fair |
| Wright, FL | 43 mi | 98° E | Fair |
| Mary Esther, FL | 44 mi | 94° E | Fair |
| Geneva, AL | 46 mi | 184° S | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WFSG transmitter tower?
WFSG broadcasts from a tower at 30.3675, -85.9244, near Laguna Beach, FL. It is licensed to Panama City, Florida.
What channel is WFSG on?
WFSG appears as virtual channel 56 (56.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying PBS.
How far does WFSG broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 47 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 55 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WFSG with an antenna?
About 269,000 people live in the 32 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WFSG?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WFSG tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.