TV channels & antenna towers in Bonifay, Florida

Bonifay has 34 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, PBS and CW. About 11 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WTVY (CW), 9.6 miles to the NNW.

34TV transmitters within 70 miles
6networks over the air
9.6 mito the closest tower
2,726population

Network channels in Bonifay

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
CWWTVYCW4.3 9.6 mi337° NNW StrongDothan, AL
CWWRGX-LDCW23.2 9.6 mi337° NNW GoodDothan, AL
FOXWPGXFox28 29 mi162° SSE FairPanama City, FL
FOXWDFX-TVFox34 29 mi8° N GoodOzark, AL
PBSWFSGPBS56 33 mi206° SSW GoodPanama City, FL
CWWMBBCW13.2 35 mi150° SSE FairPanama City, FL
NBCWJHG-TVNBC7 35 mi150° SSE GoodPanama City, FL
CBSWECP-LDCBS21 35 mi150° SSE WeakPanama City, FL
ABCWDHNABC18 38 mi35° NE GoodDothan, AL

Over-the-air TV in Bonifay

With roughly 2,730 residents, Bonifay is a town in Florida. Our map shows 34 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 12 full-power, 2 Class A and 20 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 11 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 6 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 2 transmitters are within 25 miles, 25 between 25 and 45 miles, and 7 farther out. Five of the 9 network stations in range are licensed to Panama City, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Panama City's stations.

For the networks, the best local options are ABC on channel 18 (WDHN), CBS on channel 21 (WECP-LD), NBC on channel 7 (WJHG-TV), Fox on channel 34 (WDFX-TV), PBS on channel 56 (WFSG) and CW on channel 4.3 (WTVY). 5 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 Bonifay

The main network towers around Bonifay are in different directions: ABC 35° NE (38 mi), NBC 150° SSE (35 mi), Fox 8° N (29 mi) and PBS 206° SSW (33 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Two network stations, WMBB and WJHG-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 35 miles southeast of Bonifay (150° SSE). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 7 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Bonifay at fair strength or better, 29% arrive from the southeast; the rest are spread across five other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Bonifay

The farthest main network tower for Bonifay is WDHN (ABC), 38 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.

WTVY is only 9.6 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.

Other stations near Bonifay

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WWEO-LDLow power26 mi 262° WWeakDefuniak Springs, FL
W27EP-DLow power27 mi 258° WSWWeakDestin, FL
WBIFFull power29 mi 147° SSEFairMarianna, FL
W34FF-DLow power29 mi 147° SSEFairPanama City, FL
W17EM-DLow power29 mi 147° SSEPoorPanama City, FL
W29FJ-DLow power34 mi 29° NNEPoorDothan, AL
W03BW-DLow power34 mi 29° NNEPoorMidland City, AL
WGEI-LDLow power34 mi 29° NNEPoorEnterprise, AL
W25FK-DLow power35 mi 150° SSEWeakPanama City, FL
WJJN-LDLow power36 mi 29° NNEWeakDothan, AL
W24EY-DLow power42 mi 188° SPoorPanama City, FL
WIDM-LDLow power42 mi 188° SPoorPanama City, FL
W29FN-DLow power42 mi 188° SPoorPanama City, FL
W20DX-DLow power42 mi 188° SPoorPanama City, FL
W27EO-DLow power42 mi 188° SPoorPanama City, FL
WPFN-CDClass A43 mi 188° SWeakPanama City, FL
WPCTFull power43 mi 188° SWeakPanama City Beach, FL
WGOM-LDLow power43 mi 188° SPoorPanama City, FL
WEWA-LDLow power54 mi 149° SSEPoorWewahitchka, FL
WDES-CDClass A56 mi 241° WSWPoorDestin, FL
WAAO-LDLow power60 mi 309° NWPoorAndalusia, AL
W31EP-DLow power61 mi 247° WSWPoorFort Walton Beach, FL
WFBDFull power63 mi 283° WNWFairDestin, FL
WGIQFull power66 mi 13° NNEWeakLouisville, AL
WDIQFull power67 mi 322° NWPoorDozier, AL

How Bonifay compares with the rest of Florida

With 11 stations at fair strength or better, Bonifay ranks 736th of 786 places in Florida: fewer than the typical Florida town (23). Its nearest major network tower is 9.6 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 Dothan, 34 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Bonifay: 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 35° NE, the direction of WDHN (ABC), 38 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 11 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 Bonifay, FL?

ABC is on channel 18 from WDHN, broadcasting from 38 miles NE of Bonifay. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Bonifay, FL?

CBS is on channel 21 from WECP-LD, broadcasting from 35 miles SSE of Bonifay. Estimated signal: weak.

What channel is NBC in Bonifay, FL?

NBC is on channel 7 from WJHG-TV, broadcasting from 35 miles SSE of Bonifay. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Bonifay, FL?

Fox is on channel 34 from WDFX-TV, broadcasting from 29 miles N of Bonifay. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is PBS in Bonifay, FL?

PBS is on channel 56 from WFSG, broadcasting from 33 miles SSW of Bonifay. Estimated signal: good.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Bonifay?

34 transmitters within 70 miles of Bonifay; around 11 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 Bonifay?

The main network towers around Bonifay are in different directions: ABC 35° NE (38 mi), NBC 150° SSE (35 mi), Fox 8° N (29 mi) and PBS 206° SSW (33 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

What kind of antenna do I need in Bonifay?

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. The towers are spread over about 199° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Bonifay?

WTVY is only 9.6 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Bonifay?

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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