WOPX-TV (ION) · Channel 56
Full power TV station · Melbourne, Florida
WOPX-TV is a full power over-the-air TV station affiliated with ION on virtual channel 56, licensed to Melbourne, Florida. Its signal is estimated to reach about 211 cities and towns within 76 miles.
About WOPX-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 419 kW effective radiated power, WOPX-TV runs more power than 58% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 537 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 78% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 67 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 76 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 211 cities and towns in our guide with about 3,200,000 residents, as far as The Villages, FL (73 miles).
The nearest other ION station in our data is WXPX-TV in Bradenton, FL, 82 miles away. Viewers between the two can sometimes receive both.
ION Television is a commercial network built around crime and procedural drama series, with some live sports. It is carried free over the air in most large markets.
Station facts
| Network | ION |
| Virtual channel | 56 |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Melbourne, FL |
| Tower location | 28.27925, -81.02333 |
| Effective radiated power | 419 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 537 m (1,761 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 67602 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WOPX-TV
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Cloud, FL | 16 mi | 82° E | Strong |
| Rockledge, FL | 19 mi | 255° WSW | Good |
| Buenaventura Lakes, FL | 20 mi | 101° E | Good |
| Meadow Woods, FL | 22 mi | 109° ESE | Good |
| Alafaya, FL | 23 mi | 150° SSE | Good |
| Kissimmee, FL | 24 mi | 94° E | Good |
| Titusville, FL | 26 mi | 210° SSW | Good |
| Oak Ridge, FL | 28 mi | 118° ESE | Good |
| Merritt Island, FL | 28 mi | 230° SW | Good |
| Orlando, FL | 28 mi | 130° SE | Good |
| Poinciana, FL | 28 mi | 70° ENE | Good |
| Melbourne, FL | 29 mi | 298° WNW | Good |
| Oviedo, FL | 29 mi | 157° SSE | Good |
| Winter Park, FL | 29 mi | 139° SE | Good |
| Palm Bay, FL | 31 mi | 303° WNW | Good |
| Pine Hills, FL | 32 mi | 126° SE | Good |
| Casselberry, FL | 33 mi | 146° SE | Good |
| Altamonte Springs, FL | 34 mi | 142° SE | Good |
| Winter Springs, FL | 34 mi | 149° SSE | Good |
| Ocoee, FL | 37 mi | 122° ESE | Good |
| Wekiwa Springs, FL | 38 mi | 140° SE | Good |
| Haines City, FL | 38 mi | 72° ENE | Good |
| Four Corners, FL | 38 mi | 95° E | Good |
| Sanford, FL | 39 mi | 157° SSE | Good |
| Winter Garden, FL | 40 mi | 120° ESE | Good |
| Apopka, FL | 40 mi | 133° SE | Good |
| Deltona, FL | 45 mi | 161° SSE | Good |
| Sebastian, FL | 46 mi | 314° NW | Good |
| Winter Haven, FL | 47 mi | 67° ENE | Good |
| Clermont, FL | 49 mi | 112° ESE | Good |
| New Smyrna Beach, FL | 52 mi | 186° S | Good |
| DeLand, FL | 54 mi | 162° SSE | Good |
| Lakeland, FL | 59 mi | 73° ENE | Good |
| Vero Beach South, FL | 59 mi | 321° NW | Good |
| Port Orange, FL | 59 mi | 182° S | Good |
| Daytona Beach, FL | 64 mi | 180° S | Good |
| Plant City, FL | 69 mi | 75° ENE | Fair |
| Ormond Beach, FL | 70 mi | 178° S | Fair |
| Fort Pierce, FL | 72 mi | 324° NW | Fair |
| The Villages, FL | 73 mi | 128° SE | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
- WFTVABC · 9
- WVEN-TVUnivision · 43
- WHLV-TVTrinity · 52
- WKCFCW · 18
- WUCF-TVPBS · 24
- WOFLFox · 35
- WESHNBC · 2
- WKMG-TVCBS · 6
- WTMO-CDTelemundo · 31
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WOPX-TV transmitter tower?
WOPX-TV broadcasts from a tower at 28.2793, -81.0233, near Wedgefield, FL. It is licensed to Melbourne, Florida.
What channel is WOPX-TV on?
WOPX-TV appears as virtual channel 56 (56.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying ION.
How far does WOPX-TV broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 76 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 84 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WOPX-TV with an antenna?
About 3,200,000 people live in the 211 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WOPX-TV?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WOPX-TV tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.