TV channels & antenna towers in Brownsville, Florida

Brownsville has 41 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, PBS and CW. About 38 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WMDF-LD, 4.6 miles to the SE.

41TV transmitters within 70 miles
11networks over the air
4.6 mito the closest tower
15,313population

Network channels in Brownsville

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
IONWPXM-TVION35 9.6 mi11° N StrongMiami, FL
MeTVWPLGMeTV10.2 10 mi10° N StrongMiami, FL
ABCWSVNABC7.2 10 mi10° N StrongMiami, FL
CWWBFS-TVCW33 10 mi7° N StrongMiami, FL
CBSWFOR-TVCBS4 10 mi7° N StrongMiami, FL
UNIWLTV-DTUnivision23 10 mi7° N StrongMiami, FL
ABCWDFL-LDABC18 10 mi7° N FairMiami, FL
NBCWTVJNBC6 10 mi7° N StrongMiami, FL
PBSWLRN-TVPBS17 11 mi14° NNE StrongMiami, FL
TLMWSCVTelemundo51 12 mi15° NNE StrongFort Lauderdale, FL
TBNWHFT-TVTrinity45 13 mi19° NNE StrongMiami, FL
FOXWFLXFox29 52 mi360° N GoodWest Palm Beach, FL
CBSWPECCBS12 53 mi2° N FairWest Palm Beach, FL
IONWPXP-TVION67 53 mi2° N GoodLake Worth, FL
NBCWPTV-TVNBC5 53 mi2° N FairWest Palm Beach, FL

Over-the-air TV in Brownsville

Brownsville is a city of about 15,300 people in Florida. There are 41 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 21 full-power, 3 Class A, 14 low-power and 3 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 38 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 27 at good or strong strength.

32 of them are within 25 miles of Brownsville, 0 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 9 are more than 45 miles out. Ten of the 15 network stations in range are licensed to Miami, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Miami's stations.

The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 7.2 (WSVN), CBS on channel 4 (WFOR-TV), NBC on channel 6 (WTVJ), Fox on channel 29 (WFLX), PBS on channel 17 (WLRN-TV), CW on channel 33 (WBFS-TV), ION on channel 35 (WPXM-TV), Telemundo on channel 51 (WSCV), Univision on channel 23 (WLTV-DT), MeTV on channel 10.2 (WPLG) and Trinity on channel 45 (WHFT-TV). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (strong signal) and Univision (strong signal). 7 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 Brownsville

Point your antenna N, at about 10°. The main network towers for Brownsville sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Nine network stations, WPXM-TV, WPLG, WSVN, WBFS-TV and WFOR-TV and others, transmit from the same tower site about 9.6 miles north of Brownsville (11° N). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 14 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Brownsville at fair strength or better, all arrive from the north, so this is an easy place to aim.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Brownsville

The farthest main network tower for Brownsville is WLRN-TV (PBS), 11 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here.

WFLX (Fox), 52 miles north, 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.

WURH-LD 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 Brownsville

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 26; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WMDF-LDLow power4.6 mi 138° SEGoodMiami, FL
WGEN-LDTranslator4.7 mi 135° SEGoodMiami, FL
W03BU-DLow power8.3 mi 255° WSWFairMiami, FL
WLMF-LDLow power9.5 mi 301° WNWGoodMiami, FL
WFUN-LDLow power9.5 mi 301° WNWGoodMiami, FL
WURH-LDLow power9.6 mi 11° NStrongMiami, FL
WPBTFull power9.6 mi 11° NStrongMiami, FL
WXEL-TVFull power9.6 mi 11° NStrongBoynton Beach, FL
WSFL-TVFull power10 mi 7° NStrongMiami, FL
WBEH-CDClass A10 mi 7° NGoodMiami, FL
WEYS-LDLow power11 mi 11° NFairMiami, FL
WDGT-LDLow power11 mi 11° NFairMiami, FL
W18EU-DLow power12 mi 15° NNEGoodMiami, FL
WVFW-LDTranslator12 mi 15° NNEFairMiami, FL
WSBS-CDClass A12 mi 15° NNEGoodMiami, Etc., FL
WBEC-TVFull power12 mi 15° NNEStrongBoca Raton, FL
WAMI-DTFull power12 mi 15° NNEStrongHollywood, FL
WTXI-LDLow power12 mi 15° NNEGoodMiami, FL
W16CC-DLow power13 mi 19° NNEFairWest Gate, FL
WJAN-CDClass A24 mi 216° SWFairMiami, FL
W16CA-DTranslator24 mi 216° SWFairHomestead, FL
WKWT-LDLow power49 mi 192° SSWPoorKey Largo, FL
WHDTFull power52 mi 360° NGoodStuart, FL
WFGCFull power53 mi 2° NFairPalm Beach, FL
W05DH-DLow power66 mi 9° NPoorJupiter, FL

How Brownsville compares with the rest of Florida

With 38 stations at fair strength or better, Brownsville ranks 4th of 786 places in Florida: more than the typical Florida town (23). Its nearest major network tower is 9.6 miles away, against a state median of 20 miles.

23% of Florida's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an indoor antenna. The nearest larger city is Allapattah, 1.2 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Brownsville: step by step

  1. Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
  2. Point it toward 14° NNE, the direction of WLRN-TV (PBS), 11 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 38 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 Brownsville, FL?

ABC is on channel 7.2 from WSVN, broadcasting from 10 miles N of Brownsville. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Brownsville, FL?

CBS is on channel 4 from WFOR-TV, broadcasting from 10 miles N of Brownsville. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Brownsville, FL?

NBC is on channel 6 from WTVJ, broadcasting from 10 miles N of Brownsville. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Brownsville, FL?

Fox is on channel 29 from WFLX, broadcasting from 52 miles N of Brownsville. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is PBS in Brownsville, FL?

PBS is on channel 17 from WLRN-TV, broadcasting from 11 miles NNE of Brownsville. Estimated signal: strong.

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

41 transmitters within 70 miles of Brownsville; around 38 of them are likely to be receivable with indoor 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 Brownsville?

Point your antenna N, at about 10°. The main network towers for Brownsville sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Brownsville?

Indoor antenna (up to ~25 miles). The main towers are close. A flat indoor antenna near a window facing the towers should pull in the major networks. Picking up Fox from up to 52 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Brownsville?

WFLX (Fox), 52 miles north, 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 Brownsville?

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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