WFTX-TV (Fox) · Channel 36
Full power TV station · Cape Coral, Florida
WFTX-TV is a full power over-the-air TV station affiliated with Fox on virtual channel 36, licensed to Cape Coral, Florida. Its signal is estimated to reach about 118 cities and towns within 70 miles.
About WFTX-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, WFTX-TV runs more power than 79% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 391 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 54% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 58 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 70 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 118 cities and towns in our guide with about 1,440,000 residents, as far as Bradenton, FL (68 miles).
The nearest other Fox station in our data is WTVT in Tampa, FL, 76 miles away. Viewers between the two can sometimes receive both.
Fox is one of the four big commercial broadcast networks, known for its sports lineup including NFL, MLB and college football. Many Fox affiliates also produce local news.
Station facts
| Network | Fox |
| Virtual channel | 36 |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Cape Coral, FL |
| Tower location | 26.79436, -81.80111 |
| Effective radiated power | 1,000 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 391 m (1,283 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 70649 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WFTX-TV
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Fort Myers, FL | 10 mi | 29° NNE | Strong |
| Fort Myers, FL | 12 mi | 12° NNE | Strong |
| Gateway, FL | 15 mi | 348° NNW | Strong |
| Lehigh Acres, FL | 16 mi | 317° NW | Strong |
| Villas, FL | 17 mi | 14° NNE | Strong |
| Punta Gorda, FL | 18 mi | 122° ESE | Strong |
| Cape Coral, FL | 18 mi | 30° NNE | Strong |
| Cypress Lake, FL | 19 mi | 19° NNE | Strong |
| Punta Gorda Isles, FL | 19 mi | 116° ESE | Strong |
| Iona, FL | 21 mi | 28° NNE | Strong |
| Port Charlotte, FL | 22 mi | 125° SE | Strong |
| San Carlos Park, FL | 23 mi | 0° N | Strong |
| Estero, FL | 25 mi | 1° N | Strong |
| Arcadia, FL | 29 mi | 173° S | Good |
| Rotonda West, FL | 31 mi | 101° ESE | Good |
| Bonita Springs, FL | 31 mi | 357° N | Good |
| North Port, FL | 32 mi | 123° ESE | Good |
| Immokalee, FL | 35 mi | 318° NW | Good |
| Englewood, FL | 36 mi | 109° ESE | Good |
| South Venice, FL | 42 mi | 115° ESE | Good |
| Golden Gate, FL | 42 mi | 351° N | Good |
| Naples, FL | 45 mi | 360° N | Good |
| East Naples, FL | 45 mi | 357° N | Good |
| Venice, FL | 45 mi | 118° ESE | Good |
| Laurel, FL | 47 mi | 121° ESE | Good |
| Sebring, FL | 53 mi | 205° SSW | Good |
| Clewiston, FL | 54 mi | 273° W | Good |
| Bee Ridge, FL | 54 mi | 129° SE | Good |
| Gulf Gate Estates, FL | 54 mi | 126° SE | Good |
| Fruitville, FL | 55 mi | 132° SE | Good |
| Sarasota Springs, FL | 55 mi | 130° SE | Good |
| Marco, FL | 57 mi | 356° N | Good |
| Avon Park, FL | 58 mi | 198° SSW | Good |
| Sarasota, FL | 58 mi | 130° SE | Good |
| Marco Island, FL | 59 mi | 355° N | Good |
| Bayshore Gardens, FL | 65 mi | 132° SE | Fair |
| South Bradenton, FL | 67 mi | 134° SE | Fair |
| Bradenton, FL | 68 mi | 135° SE | Fair |
| Palmetto, FL | 69 mi | 136° SE | Fair |
| Memphis, FL | 69 mi | 137° SE | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
- WINK-TVCBS · 11
- WLZE-LDUnivision · 51
- WXCWCW · 46
- WGCUPBS · 30
- WZVN-TVABC · 26
- WBBH-TVNBC · 20
- WWDT-CDTelemundo · 43
- WUVF-LDUnivision · 2
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WFTX-TV transmitter tower?
WFTX-TV broadcasts from a tower at 26.7944, -81.8011, near Fort Myers Shores, FL. It is licensed to Cape Coral, Florida.
What channel is WFTX-TV on?
WFTX-TV appears as virtual channel 36 (36.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying Fox.
How far does WFTX-TV broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 70 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 79 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WFTX-TV with an antenna?
About 1,440,000 people live in the 118 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WFTX-TV?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WFTX-TV tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.