TV channels & antenna towers in Bayshore Gardens, Florida
Bayshore Gardens has 39 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, PBS and CW. About 25 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WWSB (ABC), 17 miles to the NE.
Network channels in Bayshore Gardens
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABCWWSBABC | 40 | 17 mi | 56° NE | Good | Sarasota, FL |
| IONWXPX-TVION | 66 | 34 mi | 36° NE | Good | Bradenton, FL |
| CBSWTSPCBS | 10 | 34 mi | 36° NE | Fair | St. Petersburg, FL |
| UNIWVEA-TVUnivision | 50 | 34 mi | 36° NE | Good | Venice, FL |
| MeTVWMOR-TVMeTV | 32.2 | 34 mi | 36° NE | Good | Lakeland, FL |
| FOXWTVTFox | 13 | 35 mi | 38° NE | Fair | Tampa, FL |
| CWWTTACW | 38 | 35 mi | 35° NE | Fair | St. Petersburg, FL |
| ABCWFTS-TVABC | 28 | 35 mi | 35° NE | Good | Tampa, FL |
| NBCWFLA-TVNBC | 8 | 35 mi | 35° NE | Fair | Tampa, FL |
| PBSWEDUPBS | 3.1 | 35 mi | 34° NE | Fair | Tampa, FL |
| UNIWVEA-TVUnivision | 50 | 35 mi | 34° NE | Good | Tampa, FL |
| TLMWRMD-CDTelemundo | 49 | 35 mi | 34° NE | Fair | Tampa, FL |
| FOXWFTX-TVFox | 36 | 65 mi | 132° SE | Fair | Cape Coral, FL |
| ABCWZVN-TVABC | 26 | 66 mi | 129° SE | Fair | Naples, FL |
| NBCWBBH-TVNBC | 20 | 66 mi | 129° SE | Fair | Fort Myers, FL |
| PBSWGCUPBS | 30 | 66 mi | 129° SE | Weak | Fort Myers, FL |
| CBSWINK-TVCBS | 11 | 67 mi | 130° SE | Fair | Fort Myers, FL |
| UNIWLZE-LDUnivision | 51 | 67 mi | 130° SE | Poor | Fort Myers, FL |
| CWWXCWCW | 46 | 67 mi | 130° SE | Fair | Naples, FL |
Over-the-air TV in Bayshore Gardens
With roughly 16,300 residents, Bayshore Gardens is a city in Florida. Our map shows 39 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 21 full-power, 5 Class A and 13 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 25 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 8 at good or strong strength.
3 of them are within 25 miles of Bayshore Gardens, 26 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 10 are more than 45 miles out. Six of the 19 network stations in range are licensed to Tampa, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Tampa's stations.
The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 28 (WFTS-TV), CBS on channel 10 (WTSP), NBC on channel 20 (WBBH-TV), Fox on channel 13 (WTVT), PBS on channel 3.1 (WEDU), CW on channel 38 (WTTA), ION on channel 66 (WXPX-TV), Telemundo on channel 49 (WRMD-CD), Univision on channel 50 (WVEA-TV) and MeTV on channel 32.2 (WMOR-TV). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (fair signal) and Univision (good signal). 4 full-power stations in range have no network listed in our data; these are typically public television, religious, shopping or independent stations.
Which way to point your antenna in Bayshore Gardens
Point your antenna NE, at about 36°. The main network towers for Bayshore Gardens sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
11 network stations, WXPX-TV, WTSP, WVEA-TV, WMOR-TV and WTVT and others, transmit from the same tower site about 34 miles northeast of Bayshore Gardens (36° NE). That one direction covers every station on the site.
Of the 17 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Bayshore Gardens at fair strength or better, 71% arrive from the northeast; the rest are spread across one other direction.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Bayshore Gardens, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Bayshore Gardens
The farthest main network tower for Bayshore Gardens is WEDU (PBS), 35 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here.
WBBH-TV (NBC), 66 miles southeast, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for that one.
An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.
Other stations near Bayshore Gardens
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W05CO-DLow power | 17 mi | 56° NE | Weak | Sarasota, FL |
| WSNN-LDLow power | 24 mi | 149° SSE | Fair | Sarasota, FL |
| WARP-CDClass A | 31 mi | 356° N | Fair | Tampa-St. Petersburg, FL |
| W32FH-DLow power | 31 mi | 340° NNW | Weak | St. Petersburg, FL |
| W16DQ-DLow power | 34 mi | 36° NE | Weak | Tampa, FL |
| WSPF-CDClass A | 34 mi | 36° NE | Fair | St. Petersburg, FL |
| WSVT-LDLow power | 34 mi | 36° NE | Weak | Tampa, FL |
| WXAX-CDClass A | 34 mi | 36° NE | Fair | Clearwater, FL |
| WTAM-LDLow power | 34 mi | 36° NE | Weak | Tampa, FL |
| WCLFFull power | 35 mi | 35° NE | Good | Clearwater, FL |
| WEDQFull power | 35 mi | 34° NE | Fair | Tampa, FL |
| WTOGFull power | 35 mi | 34° NE | Good | St. Petersburg, FL |
| WGCT-LDLow power | 35 mi | 34° NE | Weak | Tampa, FL |
| WTBT-LDLow power | 35 mi | 34° NE | Weak | Tampa, FL |
| WPDS-LDLow power | 36 mi | 340° NNW | Poor | Largo, Etc., FL |
| WDNP-LDLow power | 37 mi | 18° NNE | Weak | Tampa, FL |
| W31EG-DLow power | 41 mi | 15° NNE | Poor | Tampa, FL |
| WZRA-CDClass A | 58 mi | 352° N | Poor | Oldsmar, FL |
| W36EC-DLow power | 63 mi | 37° NE | Poor | Lakeland, FL |
| WRXY-TVFull power | 66 mi | 132° SE | Fair | Tice, FL |
How Bayshore Gardens compares with the rest of Florida
With 25 stations at fair strength or better, Bayshore Gardens ranks 347th of 786 places in Florida: more than the typical Florida town (23). Its nearest major network tower is 17 miles away, against a state median of 20 miles.
60% of Florida's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an amplified indoor or attic antenna. The nearest larger city is Bradenton, 5.2 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Bayshore Gardens: step by step
- Mount the antenna in the attic or high on the wall facing the towers, keeping the cable to the TV as short as you can.
- Point it toward 34° NE, the direction of WEDU (PBS), 35 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
- Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
- Expect around 25 stations, each with a few subchannels. If one you want is missing, turn the antenna 5–10° toward it and scan again.
- Rescan every few months, or whenever a channel disappears; stations occasionally change frequency.
Frequently asked questions
What channel is ABC in Bayshore Gardens, FL?
ABC is on channel 28 from WFTS-TV, broadcasting from 35 miles NE of Bayshore Gardens. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CBS in Bayshore Gardens, FL?
CBS is on channel 10 from WTSP, broadcasting from 34 miles NE of Bayshore Gardens. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is NBC in Bayshore Gardens, FL?
NBC is on channel 20 from WBBH-TV, broadcasting from 66 miles SE of Bayshore Gardens. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is Fox in Bayshore Gardens, FL?
Fox is on channel 13 from WTVT, broadcasting from 35 miles NE of Bayshore Gardens. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is PBS in Bayshore Gardens, FL?
PBS is on channel 3.1 from WEDU, broadcasting from 35 miles NE of Bayshore Gardens. Estimated signal: fair.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Bayshore Gardens?
39 transmitters within 70 miles of Bayshore Gardens; around 25 of them are likely to be receivable with amplified indoor or attic antenna. Each station usually carries several subchannels, so the total channel count after a scan is higher.
Which direction should I point my TV antenna in Bayshore Gardens?
Point your antenna NE, at about 36°. The main network towers for Bayshore Gardens sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Bayshore Gardens?
Amplified indoor or attic antenna (25–45 miles). Towers are at medium range. An amplified indoor antenna can work; an attic-mounted antenna is the safer choice. Picking up NBC from up to 66 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Bayshore Gardens?
WBBH-TV (NBC), 66 miles southeast, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for that one.
Is there an app to find TV towers in Bayshore Gardens?
Yes. The free RCA Signal Finder app for iPhone and Android uses your phone's GPS and compass to show which way each tower is from where you stand.
TV channels in nearby Florida cities
- South Bradenton2.7 mi
- West Samoset3.7 mi
- Longboat Key4.3 mi
- Bradenton5.2 mi
- North Sarasota5.7 mi
- Palmetto6.7 mi
- Sarasota7.2 mi
- Memphis7.8 mi
- Southgate9.5 mi
- Fruitville10 mi
- Sarasota Springs11 mi
- South Gate Ridge11 mi
- Siesta Key11 mi
- Bee Ridge12 mi
- Gulf Gate Estates13 mi
- Osprey17 mi
- Laurel21 mi
- Ruskin23 mi
- Saint Pete Beach23 mi
- Gulfport23 mi
- Venice24 mi
- St. Petersburg24 mi
- South Pasadena24 mi
- Sun City Center25 mi
More: all TV stations in Florida · South region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Bayshore Gardens; signal estimates ignore terrain.