WSRE (PBS) · Channel 23
Full power TV station · Pensacola, Florida
WSRE is a full power over-the-air TV station affiliated with PBS on virtual channel 23, licensed to Pensacola, Florida. Its signal is estimated to reach about 93 cities and towns within 79 miles.
About WSRE
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 859 kW effective radiated power, WSRE runs more power than 76% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 552 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 79% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 68 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 79 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 93 cities and towns in our guide with about 1,150,000 residents, as far as Biloxi, MS (78 miles).
WSRE shares its transmitter site with WPMI-TV, WMPV-TV (Trinity) and WDPM-DT. One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
The nearest other PBS station in our data is WFSG in Panama City, FL, 102 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 | 23 |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Pensacola, FL |
| Tower location | 30.61139, -87.60733 |
| Effective radiated power | 859 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 552 m (1,810 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 17611 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WSRE
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foley, AL | 15 mi | 18° NNE | Strong |
| Cantonment, FL | 16 mi | 271° W | Strong |
| Daphne, AL | 18 mi | 88° E | Strong |
| Fairhope, AL | 19 mi | 71° ENE | Strong |
| Spanish Fort, AL | 19 mi | 103° ESE | Strong |
| Gonzalez, FL | 19 mi | 276° W | Strong |
| Bellview, FL | 20 mi | 301° WNW | Strong |
| Ensley, FL | 21 mi | 288° WNW | Strong |
| Bay Minette, AL | 21 mi | 152° SSE | Strong |
| Myrtle Grove, FL | 22 mi | 306° NW | Strong |
| West Pensacola, FL | 23 mi | 303° WNW | Strong |
| Brent, FL | 24 mi | 294° WNW | Strong |
| Ferry Pass, FL | 25 mi | 287° WNW | Good |
| Warrington, FL | 25 mi | 309° NW | Good |
| Gulf Shores, AL | 26 mi | 12° NNE | Good |
| Mobile, AL | 27 mi | 102° ESE | Good |
| Pace, FL | 27 mi | 272° W | Good |
| Pensacola, FL | 27 mi | 300° WNW | Good |
| East Pensacola Heights, FL | 28 mi | 296° WNW | Good |
| Atmore, AL | 29 mi | 193° SSW | Good |
| Prichard, AL | 29 mi | 107° ESE | Good |
| Saraland, AL | 31 mi | 118° ESE | Good |
| Tillmans Corner, AL | 34 mi | 87° E | Good |
| Milton, FL | 34 mi | 268° W | Good |
| East Milton, FL | 35 mi | 270° W | Good |
| Midway, FL | 39 mi | 292° WNW | Good |
| Navarre, FL | 47 mi | 288° WNW | Good |
| Moss Point, MS | 57 mi | 76° ENE | Good |
| Wright, FL | 59 mi | 281° W | Good |
| Pascagoula, MS | 59 mi | 73° ENE | Good |
| Fort Walton Beach, FL | 60 mi | 283° WNW | Good |
| Gautier, MS | 62 mi | 75° ENE | Good |
| Crestview, FL | 62 mi | 261° W | Good |
| Niceville, FL | 67 mi | 276° W | Good |
| Destin, FL | 68 mi | 283° WNW | Good |
| Ocean Springs, MS | 74 mi | 79° E | Fair |
| Gulf Hills, MS | 75 mi | 80° E | Fair |
| Saint Martin, MS | 76 mi | 81° E | Fair |
| D'Iberville, MS | 77 mi | 80° E | Fair |
| Biloxi, MS | 78 mi | 79° ENE | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WSRE transmitter tower?
WSRE broadcasts from a tower at 30.6114, -87.6073, near Robertsdale, AL. It is licensed to Pensacola, Florida.
What channel is WSRE on?
WSRE appears as virtual channel 23 (23.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying PBS.
How far does WSRE broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 79 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 87 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WSRE with an antenna?
About 1,150,000 people live in the 93 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WSRE?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WSRE tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.