WNBW-DT
Full power TV station · Gainesville, Florida
WNBW-DT is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Gainesville, Florida. Its signal is estimated to reach about 42 cities and towns within 54 miles.
About WNBW-DT
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 65 kW effective radiated power, WNBW-DT runs more power than 33% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW). Stations on VHF channels are licensed at much lower power than UHF stations to cover the same area, so a low figure does not always mean a weak signal.
Its antenna sits 260 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 19% 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 54 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 42 cities and towns in our guide with about 365,000 residents, as far as Ocala, FL (40 miles).
WNBW-DT shares its transmitter site with WYME-CD, WGFL (NBC), WACX-LD, WFGZ-LD and WNFT-LD. 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 | Gainesville, FL |
| Tower location | 29.62992, -82.57333 |
| Effective radiated power | 65 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 260 m (853 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 83965 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WNBW-DT
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newberry, FL | 2.3 mi | 120° ESE | Strong |
| Archer, FL | 7.6 mi | 335° NNW | Good |
| East Bronson, FL | 12 mi | 5° N | Good |
| Alachua, FL | 12 mi | 227° SW | Good |
| Bronson, FL | 13 mi | 18° NNE | Good |
| High Springs, FL | 14 mi | 174° S | Good |
| Trenton, FL | 15 mi | 85° E | Good |
| Gainesville, FL | 15 mi | 264° W | Good |
| Williston, FL | 18 mi | 336° NNW | Good |
| Williston Highlands, FL | 20 mi | 355° N | Good |
| Chiefland, FL | 20 mi | 58° ENE | Good |
| Manatee Road, FL | 22 mi | 68° ENE | Good |
| Hawthorne, FL | 29 mi | 275° W | Fair |
| Lake Butler, FL | 31 mi | 207° SSW | Fair |
| Citra, FL | 32 mi | 299° WNW | Fair |
| Cross City, FL | 33 mi | 90° E | Fair |
| Keystone Heights, FL | 34 mi | 252° WSW | Fair |
| Starke, FL | 35 mi | 232° SW | Fair |
| Lake City, FL | 39 mi | 174° S | Fair |
| Watertown, FL | 39 mi | 176° S | Fair |
| Ocala, FL | 40 mi | 320° NW | Fair |
| Five Points, FL | 40 mi | 175° S | Fair |
| Dunnellon, FL | 41 mi | 350° N | Fair |
| Interlachen, FL | 41 mi | 271° W | Fair |
| Inglis, FL | 42 mi | 8° N | Fair |
| Silver Springs, FL | 42 mi | 313° NW | Fair |
| Wellborn, FL | 44 mi | 160° SSE | Fair |
| Citrus Springs, FL | 44 mi | 352° N | Fair |
| Mayo, FL | 46 mi | 129° SE | Fair |
| Pine Ridge, FL | 48 mi | 353° N | Fair |
| Silver Springs Shores, FL | 49 mi | 318° NW | Fair |
| Beverly Hills, FL | 50 mi | 352° N | Fair |
| Black Diamond, FL | 50 mi | 354° N | Fair |
| Belleview, FL | 50 mi | 322° NW | Fair |
| Crystal River, FL | 50 mi | 1° N | Fair |
| Hernando, FL | 52 mi | 347° NNW | Fair |
| Citrus Hills, FL | 52 mi | 351° N | Fair |
| Live Oak, FL | 52 mi | 152° SSE | Fair |
| Middleburg, FL | 52 mi | 235° SW | Fair |
| Macclenny, FL | 53 mi | 211° SSW | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WNBW-DT transmitter tower?
WNBW-DT broadcasts from a tower at 29.6299, -82.5733, near Newberry, FL. It is licensed to Gainesville, Florida.
How far does WNBW-DT broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 54 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 62 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WNBW-DT with an antenna?
About 365,000 people live in the 42 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WNBW-DT?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WNBW-DT tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.