TV channels & antenna towers in Butler Beach, Florida
Butler Beach 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 WQXT-CD, 10 miles to the NW.
Network channels in Butler Beach
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABCWJXXABC | 25 | 37 mi | 333° NNW | Fair | Orange Park, FL |
| CWWCWJCW | 17 | 37 mi | 333° NNW | Good | Jacksonville, FL |
| NBCWTLVNBC | 12 | 37 mi | 333° NNW | Fair | Jacksonville, FL |
| TBNWJEB-TVTrinity | 59 | 38 mi | 332° NNW | Good | Jacksonville, FL |
| FOXWFOX-TVFox | 30 | 38 mi | 332° NNW | Good | Jacksonville, FL |
| CBSWJAX-TVCBS | 47 | 38 mi | 332° NNW | Good | Jacksonville, FL |
| PBSWJCTPBS | 7 | 38 mi | 332° NNW | Fair | Jacksonville, FL |
| CBSWKMG-LDCBS | 6 | 61 mi | 233° SW | Poor | Ocala, FL |
| PBSWUFTPBS | 5 | 68 mi | 265° W | Weak | Gainesville, FL |
Over-the-air TV in Butler Beach
Butler Beach, Florida has a population of about 4,950. Our map shows 34 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 10 full-power, 5 Class A, 18 low-power and 1 translator. 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, 1 transmitter is within 25 miles, 24 between 25 and 45 miles, and 9 farther out. Six of the 9 network stations in range are licensed to Jacksonville, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Jacksonville's stations.
For the networks, the best local options are ABC on channel 25 (WJXX), CBS on channel 47 (WJAX-TV), NBC on channel 12 (WTLV), Fox on channel 30 (WFOX-TV), PBS on channel 7 (WJCT), CW on channel 17 (WCWJ) and Trinity on channel 59 (WJEB-TV). 2 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 Butler Beach
Point your antenna NNW, at about 332°. The main network towers for Butler Beach sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Seven network stations, WJXX, WCWJ, WTLV, WJEB-TV and WFOX-TV and others, transmit from the same tower site about 37 miles northwest of Butler Beach (333° NNW). That one direction covers every station on the site.
Of the 7 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Butler Beach at fair strength or better, all arrive from the northwest, so this is an easy place to aim.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Butler Beach, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Butler Beach
The farthest main network tower for Butler Beach is WJCT (PBS), 38 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.
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 Butler Beach
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WQXT-CDClass A | 10 mi | 317° NW | Good | St. Augustine, FL |
| WJGV-CDClass A | 30 mi | 240° WSW | Fair | Palatka, FL |
| WWRJ-LDLow power | 37 mi | 333° NNW | Weak | Jacksonville, FL |
| WJXTFull power | 37 mi | 333° NNW | Good | Jacksonville, FL |
| W26EX-DLow power | 38 mi | 332° NNW | Weak | Jacksonville, FL |
| WUJF-LDLow power | 38 mi | 332° NNW | Weak | Jacksonville, FL |
| WBXJ-CDClass A | 38 mi | 332° NNW | Weak | Jacksonville, Etc., FL |
| WODH-LDLow power | 38 mi | 332° NNW | Weak | Jacksonville, FL |
| WFEO-LDLow power | 38 mi | 332° NNW | Weak | Gainesville, FL |
| WKBJ-LDLow power | 38 mi | 332° NNW | Weak | Jacksonville, FL |
| WRCZ-LDLow power | 38 mi | 332° NNW | Poor | Ocala, FL |
| WJKF-CDClass A | 38 mi | 332° NNW | Weak | Jacksonville, FL |
| WJVF-LDLow power | 38 mi | 332° NNW | Weak | Jacksonville, FL |
| WUJX-LDLow power | 38 mi | 332° NNW | Weak | Jacksonville, FL |
| WUBF-LDLow power | 40 mi | 326° NNW | Poor | Jacksonville, FL |
| W32EZ-DLow power | 42 mi | 327° NNW | Poor | Jacksonville, FL |
| W30EE-DLow power | 43 mi | 327° NNW | Poor | Jacksonville, FL |
| WPXB-LDLow power | 44 mi | 171° S | Poor | Daytona Beach, FL |
| WOTF-TVFull power | 61 mi | 183° S | Fair | Daytona Beach, FL |
| WDYB-CDClass A | 61 mi | 183° S | Poor | Daytona Beach, FL |
| W20ES-DLow power | 65 mi | 242° WSW | Poor | Reddick, FL |
| WGVT-LDLow power | 67 mi | 267° W | Poor | Gainesville, FL |
| WSHX-LDLow power | 67 mi | 267° W | Poor | Gainesville, FL |
| WRUF-LDLow power | 68 mi | 265° W | Poor | Gainesville, FL |
| W06DI-DLow power | 69 mi | 297° WNW | Poor | Jasper, FL |
How Butler Beach compares with the rest of Florida
With 11 stations at fair strength or better, Butler Beach ranks 736th of 786 places in Florida: fewer than the typical Florida town (23). Its nearest major network tower is 37 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 Palm Coast, 15 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Butler Beach: 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 332° NNW, the direction of WJCT (PBS), 38 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 11 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 Butler Beach, FL?
ABC is on channel 25 from WJXX, broadcasting from 37 miles NNW of Butler Beach. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is CBS in Butler Beach, FL?
CBS is on channel 47 from WJAX-TV, broadcasting from 38 miles NNW of Butler Beach. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in Butler Beach, FL?
NBC is on channel 12 from WTLV, broadcasting from 37 miles NNW of Butler Beach. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is Fox in Butler Beach, FL?
Fox is on channel 30 from WFOX-TV, broadcasting from 38 miles NNW of Butler Beach. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is PBS in Butler Beach, FL?
PBS is on channel 7 from WJCT, broadcasting from 38 miles NNW of Butler Beach. Estimated signal: fair.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Butler Beach?
34 transmitters within 70 miles of Butler Beach; 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 Butler Beach?
Point your antenna NNW, at about 332°. The main network towers for Butler Beach sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Butler Beach?
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 Butler Beach?
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 Butler Beach?
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
- Saint Augustine Shores2.7 mi
- Saint Augustine Beach3.6 mi
- Saint Augustine7.2 mi
- Palm Coast15 mi
- Flagler Estates16 mi
- Palatka25 mi
- St. Johns26 mi
- Palm Valley27 mi
- Green Cove Springs28 mi
- Crescent City29 mi
- Fruit Cove31 mi
- Ponte Vedra Beach31 mi
- Ormond-by-the-Sea33 mi
- Fleming Island34 mi
- Jacksonville Beach35 mi
- Neptune Beach36 mi
- Orange Park37 mi
- Asbury Lake37 mi
- Ormond Beach38 mi
- Lakeside38 mi
- Atlantic Beach38 mi
- Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace39 mi
- Interlachen39 mi
- Middleburg40 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 Butler Beach; signal estimates ignore terrain.