TV channels & antenna towers in Beacon Square, Florida

Beacon Square has 33 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, PBS and CW. About 20 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WZRA-CD, 3.8 miles to the NNE.

33TV transmitters within 70 miles
10networks over the air
3.8 mito the closest tower
7,224population

Network channels in Beacon Square

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
PBSWEDUPBS3.1 39 mi130° SE FairTampa, FL
UNIWVEA-TVUnivision50 39 mi130° SE GoodTampa, FL
TLMWRMD-CDTelemundo49 39 mi130° SE WeakTampa, FL
CWWTTACW38 39 mi130° SE FairSt. Petersburg, FL
ABCWFTS-TVABC28 39 mi130° SE GoodTampa, FL
NBCWFLA-TVNBC8 39 mi130° SE FairTampa, FL
IONWXPX-TVION66 40 mi132° SE GoodBradenton, FL
CBSWTSPCBS10 40 mi132° SE FairSt. Petersburg, FL
UNIWVEA-TVUnivision50 40 mi132° SE GoodVenice, FL
MeTVWMOR-TVMeTV32.2 40 mi132° SE GoodLakeland, FL
FOXWTVTFox13 41 mi130° SE FairTampa, FL
ABCWWSBABC40 51 mi152° SSE FairSarasota, FL

Over-the-air TV in Beacon Square

Beacon Square, Florida has a population of about 7,220. Our map shows 33 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 14 full-power, 6 Class A, 12 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 20 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 8 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 4 transmitters are within 25 miles, 23 between 25 and 45 miles, and 6 farther out. Six of the 12 network stations in range are licensed to Tampa, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Tampa's stations.

For the networks, the best local options are ABC on channel 28 (WFTS-TV), CBS on channel 10 (WTSP), NBC on channel 8 (WFLA-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 (weak signal) and Univision (good signal). 3 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 Beacon Square

Point your antenna SE, at about 130°. The main network towers for Beacon Square sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

11 network stations, WEDU, WVEA-TV, WRMD-CD, WTTA and WFTS-TV and others, transmit from the same tower site about 39 miles southeast of Beacon Square (130° SE). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 11 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Beacon Square at fair strength or better, all arrive from the southeast, so this is an easy place to aim.

All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Beacon Square, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Beacon Square

The farthest main network tower for Beacon Square is WTVT (Fox), 41 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

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 Beacon Square

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WZRA-CDClass A3.8 mi 24° NNEGoodOldsmar, FL
WPDS-LDLow power20 mi 187° SFairLargo, Etc., FL
W32FH-DLow power25 mi 181° SFairSt. Petersburg, FL
WARP-CDClass A25 mi 161° SSEFairTampa-St. Petersburg, FL
W31EG-DLow power26 mi 125° SEFairTampa, FL
WDNP-LDLow power29 mi 131° SEFairTampa, FL
WEDQFull power39 mi 130° SEFairTampa, FL
WTOGFull power39 mi 130° SEGoodSt. Petersburg, FL
WGCT-LDLow power39 mi 130° SEPoorTampa, FL
WTBT-LDLow power39 mi 130° SEPoorTampa, FL
WCLFFull power39 mi 130° SEGoodClearwater, FL
W16DQ-DLow power40 mi 132° SEPoorTampa, FL
WSPF-CDClass A40 mi 132° SEWeakSt. Petersburg, FL
WSVT-LDLow power40 mi 132° SEPoorTampa, FL
WXAX-CDClass A40 mi 132° SEWeakClearwater, FL
WTAM-LDLow power40 mi 132° SEPoorTampa, FL
W36EC-DLow power49 mi 95° EPoorLakeland, FL
W05CO-DLow power51 mi 152° SSEPoorSarasota, FL
W26DP-DTranslator52 mi 26° NNEPoorInverness, FL
WYKE-CDClass A57 mi 38° NEPoorWildwood, FL
WQFT-LDLow power61 mi 44° NEPoorOcala, FL

How Beacon Square compares with the rest of Florida

With 20 stations at fair strength or better, Beacon Square ranks 490th of 786 places in Florida: fewer than the typical Florida town (23). Its nearest major network tower is 39 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 Holiday, 1.7 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Beacon Square: step by step

  1. 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.
  2. Point it toward 130° SE, the direction of WTVT (Fox), 41 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
  3. Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
  4. Expect around 20 stations, each with a few subchannels. If one you want is missing, turn the antenna 5–10° toward it and scan again.
  5. Rescan every few months, or whenever a channel disappears; stations occasionally change frequency.

Frequently asked questions

What channel is ABC in Beacon Square, FL?

ABC is on channel 28 from WFTS-TV, broadcasting from 39 miles SE of Beacon Square. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Beacon Square, FL?

CBS is on channel 10 from WTSP, broadcasting from 40 miles SE of Beacon Square. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in Beacon Square, FL?

NBC is on channel 8 from WFLA-TV, broadcasting from 39 miles SE of Beacon Square. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is Fox in Beacon Square, FL?

Fox is on channel 13 from WTVT, broadcasting from 41 miles SE of Beacon Square. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is PBS in Beacon Square, FL?

PBS is on channel 3.1 from WEDU, broadcasting from 39 miles SE of Beacon Square. Estimated signal: fair.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Beacon Square?

33 transmitters within 70 miles of Beacon Square; around 20 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 Beacon Square?

Point your antenna SE, at about 130°. The main network towers for Beacon Square sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Beacon Square?

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.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Beacon Square?

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.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Beacon Square?

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.

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