TV channels & antenna towers in Bushnell, Florida
Bushnell has 70 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, PBS and CW. About 32 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WQFT-LD, 13 miles to the NNE.
Network channels in Bushnell
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TLMWTMO-CDTelemundo | 31 | 40 mi | 96° E | Weak | Orlando, FL |
| CBSWKMG-LDCBS | 6 | 42 mi | 3° N | Poor | Ocala, FL |
| FOXWOGXFox | 51 | 50 mi | 345° NNW | Good | Ocala, FL |
| PBSWEDUPBS | 3.1 | 57 mi | 189° S | Fair | Tampa, FL |
| UNIWVEA-TVUnivision | 50 | 57 mi | 189° S | Good | Tampa, FL |
| TLMWRMD-CDTelemundo | 49 | 57 mi | 189° S | Poor | Tampa, FL |
| CWWTTACW | 38 | 58 mi | 189° S | Fair | St. Petersburg, FL |
| ABCWFTS-TVABC | 28 | 58 mi | 189° S | Good | Tampa, FL |
| NBCWFLA-TVNBC | 8 | 58 mi | 189° S | Fair | Tampa, FL |
| FOXWTVTFox | 13 | 59 mi | 188° S | Fair | Tampa, FL |
| IONWXPX-TVION | 66 | 59 mi | 189° S | Fair | Bradenton, FL |
| CBSWTSPCBS | 10 | 59 mi | 189° S | Fair | St. Petersburg, FL |
| UNIWVEA-TVUnivision | 50 | 59 mi | 189° S | Good | Venice, FL |
| MeTVWMOR-TVMeTV | 32.2 | 59 mi | 189° S | Good | Lakeland, FL |
| PBSWUCF-TVPBS | 24 | 62 mi | 94° E | Fair | Orlando, FL |
| FOXWOFLFox | 35 | 62 mi | 94° E | Good | Orlando, FL |
| CWWCJB-TVCW | 20.2 | 63 mi | 344° NNW | Weak | Gainesville, FL |
| UNIWVEN-TVUnivision | 43 | 63 mi | 95° E | Good | Melbourne, FL |
| TBNWHLV-TVTrinity | 52 | 63 mi | 95° E | Good | Cocoa, FL |
| CWWKCFCW | 18 | 63 mi | 95° E | Good | Clermont, FL |
| NBCWESHNBC | 2 | 64 mi | 93° E | Fair | Daytona Beach, FL |
| CBSWKMG-TVCBS | 6 | 64 mi | 93° E | Good | Orlando, FL |
| ABCWFTVABC | 9 | 65 mi | 96° E | Good | Orlando, FL |
Over-the-air TV in Bushnell
Bushnell is a town of about 3,000 people in Florida. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 70 licensed TV transmitters: 30 full-power, 13 Class A, 25 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 32 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 15 at good or strong strength.
3 of them are within 25 miles of Bushnell, 5 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 62 are more than 45 miles out. Six of the 23 network stations in range are licensed to Tampa, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Tampa's stations.
The strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 28 (WFTS-TV), CBS on channel 6 (WKMG-TV), NBC on channel 2 (WESH), Fox on channel 35 (WOFL), PBS on channel 24 (WUCF-TV), CW on channel 18 (WKCF), ION on channel 66 (WXPX-TV), Telemundo on channel 31 (WTMO-CD), Univision on channel 50 (WVEA-TV), MeTV on channel 32.2 (WMOR-TV) and Trinity on channel 52 (WHLV-TV). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (weak signal) and Univision (good signal). 10 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 Bushnell
The main network towers around Bushnell are in different directions: ABC 189° S (58 mi), CBS 93° E (64 mi), NBC 93° E (64 mi), Fox 94° E (62 mi) and PBS 94° E (62 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.
11 network stations, WEDU, WVEA-TV, WRMD-CD, WTTA and WFTS-TV and others, transmit from the same tower site about 57 miles south of Bushnell (189° S). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.
Of the 19 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Bushnell at fair strength or better, 53% arrive from the south; the rest are spread across two other directions.
WOFL (Fox) and WUCF-TV (PBS) lie beyond the radio horizon of their transmitter as seen from Bushnell. Past that point signals fade quickly, so antenna height matters more than amplification.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Bushnell
The farthest main network tower for Bushnell is WESH (NBC), 64 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.
At this distance a low-noise preamplifier mounted on the mast, right below the antenna, helps more than an amplifier near the TV. It boosts the signal before cable loss eats into it. See the amplifier guide.
Other stations near Bushnell
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 47; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WQFT-LDLow power | 13 mi | 16° NNE | Fair | Ocala, FL |
| WYKE-CDClass A | 14 mi | 342° NNW | Fair | Wildwood, FL |
| W26DP-DTranslator | 23 mi | 313° NW | Fair | Inverness, FL |
| WOCD-LDLow power | 32 mi | 352° N | Weak | Ocala, FL |
| W36EC-DLow power | 37 mi | 165° SSE | Weak | Lakeland, FL |
| WFEF-LDLow power | 40 mi | 99° E | Poor | Orlando, FL |
| WZRA-CDClass A | 47 mi | 233° SW | Poor | Oldsmar, FL |
| W20ES-DLow power | 48 mi | 352° N | Poor | Reddick, FL |
| WHDO-CDClass A | 49 mi | 115° ESE | Poor | Orlando, FL |
| W31EG-DLow power | 50 mi | 202° SSW | Poor | Tampa, FL |
| WOTF-TVFull power | 51 mi | 70° ENE | Fair | Daytona Beach, FL |
| WDYB-CDClass A | 51 mi | 70° ENE | Poor | Daytona Beach, FL |
| WDNP-LDLow power | 54 mi | 199° SSW | Poor | Tampa, FL |
| WSWF-LDLow power | 54 mi | 97° E | Poor | Orlando, FL |
| W30EM-DLow power | 54 mi | 340° NNW | Poor | Ocala, FL |
| WEDQFull power | 57 mi | 189° S | Fair | Tampa, FL |
| WTOGFull power | 57 mi | 189° S | Good | St. Petersburg, FL |
| WGCT-LDLow power | 57 mi | 189° S | Poor | Tampa, FL |
| WTBT-LDLow power | 57 mi | 189° S | Poor | Tampa, FL |
| WCLFFull power | 58 mi | 189° S | Good | Clearwater, FL |
| WTBZ-LDLow power | 59 mi | 338° NNW | Poor | Gainesville, FL |
| W16DQ-DLow power | 59 mi | 189° S | Poor | Tampa, FL |
| WSPF-CDClass A | 59 mi | 189° S | Poor | St. Petersburg, FL |
| WSVT-LDLow power | 59 mi | 189° S | Poor | Tampa, FL |
| WXAX-CDClass A | 59 mi | 189° S | Poor | Clearwater, FL |
How Bushnell compares with the rest of Florida
With 32 stations at fair strength or better, Bushnell ranks 154th of 786 places in Florida: more than the typical Florida town (23). Its nearest major network tower is 40 miles away, against a state median of 20 miles.
17% of Florida's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna. The nearest larger city is Leesburg, 17 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Bushnell: step by step
- Mount an outdoor antenna on the roof or a mast, as high as you can safely get it, with a clear view toward the towers.
- Point it toward 93° E, the direction of WESH (NBC), 64 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 32 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 Bushnell, FL?
ABC is on channel 28 from WFTS-TV, broadcasting from 58 miles S of Bushnell. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CBS in Bushnell, FL?
CBS is on channel 6 from WKMG-TV, broadcasting from 64 miles E of Bushnell. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in Bushnell, FL?
NBC is on channel 2 from WESH, broadcasting from 64 miles E of Bushnell. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is Fox in Bushnell, FL?
Fox is on channel 35 from WOFL, broadcasting from 62 miles E of Bushnell. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is PBS in Bushnell, FL?
PBS is on channel 24 from WUCF-TV, broadcasting from 62 miles E of Bushnell. Estimated signal: fair.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Bushnell?
70 transmitters within 70 miles of Bushnell; around 32 of them are likely to be receivable with outdoor directional 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 Bushnell?
The main network towers around Bushnell are in different directions: ABC 189° S (58 mi), CBS 93° E (64 mi), NBC 93° E (64 mi), Fox 94° E (62 mi) and PBS 94° E (62 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.
What kind of antenna do I need in Bushnell?
Outdoor directional antenna (45–70 miles). Some major towers are a long way off. Mount a directional antenna on the roof or a mast and aim it with the bearings below. The towers are spread over about 96° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Bushnell?
At this distance a low-noise preamplifier mounted on the mast, right below the antenna, helps more than an amplifier near the TV. It boosts the signal before cable loss eats into it. See the amplifier guide.
Is there an app to find TV towers in Bushnell?
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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More: all TV stations in Florida · South region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Bushnell; signal estimates ignore terrain.