TV channels & antenna towers in Century, Florida

Century has 26 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, Fox, PBS, CW and Telemundo. About 14 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WPAN, 20 miles to the SSW.

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26TV transmitters within 70 miles

7networks over the air

20 mito the closest tower

1,762population

Network channels in Century

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
PBSWSREPBS	23	32 mi	219° SW	Good	Pensacola, FL
TBNWMPV-TVTrinity	21	32 mi	219° SW	Good	Mobile, AL
ABCWEAR-TVABC	3	34 mi	222° SW	Good	Pensacola, FL
FOXWALA-TVFox	10	37 mi	238° WSW	Fair	Mobile, AL
TLMWMBP-LDTelemundo	31	37 mi	238° WSW	Weak	Mobile, AL
CBSWKRG-TVCBS	5	39 mi	240° WSW	Good	Mobile, AL
CWWFNACW	55	39 mi	240° WSW	Good	Gulf Shores, AL

Over-the-air TV in Century

With roughly 1,760 residents, Century is a small community in Florida. Our map shows 26 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 16 full-power, 2 Class A and 8 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 14 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 13 at good or strong strength.

1 of them is within 25 miles of Century, 20 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 5 are more than 45 miles out. Four of the 7 network stations in range are licensed to Mobile, AL, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Mobile's stations.

The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 3 (WEAR-TV), CBS on channel 5 (WKRG-TV), Fox on channel 10 (WALA-TV), PBS on channel 23 (WSRE), CW on channel 55 (WFNA), Telemundo on channel 31 (WMBP-LD) and Trinity on channel 21 (WMPV-TV). No NBC affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is WSFA in Montgomery, AL, 95 miles to the northeast. Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (weak 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 Century

Point your antenna SW, at about 230°. The main network towers for Century sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Three network stations, WSRE, WMPV-TV and WEAR-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 32 miles southwest of Century (219° SW). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 6 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Century at fair strength or better, all arrive from the southwest, so this is an easy place to aim.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Century

The farthest main network tower for Century is WKRG-TV (CBS), 39 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.

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 Century

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WPANFull power	20 mi	204° SSW	Strong	Fort Walton Beach, FL
WJTCFull power	32 mi	213° SSW	Good	Pensacola, FL
W19CO-DLow power	32 mi	183° S	Weak	Pensacola, FL
WFBDFull power	32 mi	87° E	Good	Destin, FL
WPMI-TVFull power	32 mi	219° SW	Good	Mobile, AL
WDPM-DTFull power	32 mi	219° SW	Good	Mobile, AL
WFGXFull power	34 mi	222° SW	Good	Fort Walton Beach, FL
WHBRFull power	34 mi	222° SW	Good	Pensacola, FL
WWBH-LDLow power	34 mi	222° SW	Weak	Mobile, AL
WCTU-LDLow power	34 mi	179° S	Weak	Pensacola, FL
WBQP-CDClass A	37 mi	176° S	Weak	Pensacola, FL
WGOX-LDLow power	40 mi	239° WSW	Poor	Mobile, AL
WAWDFull power	43 mi	147° SSE	Poor	Fort Walton Beach, FL
WEIQFull power	43 mi	240° WSW	Good	Mobile, AL
WEDS-LDLow power	49 mi	224° SW	Poor	Mobile, AL
W31EP-DLow power	53 mi	134° SE	Poor	Fort Walton Beach, FL
WAAO-LDLow power	53 mi	61° ENE	Poor	Andalusia, AL
WDES-CDClass A	60 mi	131° SE	Poor	Destin, FL
WDIQFull power	65 mi	52° NE	Poor	Dozier, AL

How Century compares with the rest of Florida

With 14 stations at fair strength or better, Century ranks 678th of 786 places in Florida: fewer than the typical Florida town (23). Its nearest major network tower is 32 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 Cantonment, 26 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Century: 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 240° WSW, the direction of WKRG-TV (CBS), 39 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 14 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 Century, FL?

ABC is on channel 3 from WEAR-TV, broadcasting from 34 miles SW of Century. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Century, FL?

CBS is on channel 5 from WKRG-TV, broadcasting from 39 miles WSW of Century. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Century, FL?

Fox is on channel 10 from WALA-TV, broadcasting from 37 miles WSW of Century. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is PBS in Century, FL?

PBS is on channel 23 from WSRE, broadcasting from 32 miles SW of Century. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Century, FL?

CW is on channel 55 from WFNA, broadcasting from 39 miles WSW of Century. Estimated signal: good.

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

26 transmitters within 70 miles of Century; around 14 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 Century?

Point your antenna SW, at about 230°. The main network towers for Century sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Century?

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 Century?

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 Century?

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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