TV channels & antenna towers in Charlotte Harbor, Florida
Charlotte Harbor has 40 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, PBS and CW. About 24 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WFTX-TV (Fox), 20 miles to the SE.
Network channels in Charlotte Harbor
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOXWFTX-TVFox | 36 | 20 mi | 125° SE | Strong | Cape Coral, FL |
| ABCWZVN-TVABC | 26 | 21 mi | 117° ESE | Strong | Naples, FL |
| NBCWBBH-TVNBC | 20 | 21 mi | 117° ESE | Strong | Fort Myers, FL |
| PBSWGCUPBS | 30 | 21 mi | 118° ESE | Strong | Fort Myers, FL |
| CBSWINK-TVCBS | 11 | 22 mi | 120° ESE | Strong | Fort Myers, FL |
| UNIWLZE-LDUnivision | 51 | 22 mi | 120° ESE | Fair | Fort Myers, FL |
| CWWXCWCW | 46 | 22 mi | 120° ESE | Strong | Naples, FL |
| TLMWWDT-CDTelemundo | 43 | 34 mi | 157° SSE | Fair | Naples, FL |
| ABCWWSBABC | 40 | 45 mi | 336° NNW | Fair | Sarasota, FL |
| UNIWUVF-LDUnivision | 2 | 48 mi | 153° SSE | Poor | Naples, FL |
| FOXWTVTFox | 13 | 60 mi | 350° N | Fair | Tampa, FL |
| IONWXPX-TVION | 66 | 61 mi | 349° N | Fair | Bradenton, FL |
| CBSWTSPCBS | 10 | 61 mi | 349° N | Fair | St. Petersburg, FL |
| UNIWVEA-TVUnivision | 50 | 61 mi | 349° N | Good | Venice, FL |
| MeTVWMOR-TVMeTV | 32.2 | 61 mi | 349° N | Good | Lakeland, FL |
| CWWTTACW | 38 | 62 mi | 349° N | Fair | St. Petersburg, FL |
| ABCWFTS-TVABC | 28 | 62 mi | 349° N | Good | Tampa, FL |
| NBCWFLA-TVNBC | 8 | 62 mi | 349° N | Fair | Tampa, FL |
| PBSWEDUPBS | 3.1 | 63 mi | 349° N | Fair | Tampa, FL |
| UNIWVEA-TVUnivision | 50 | 63 mi | 349° N | Good | Tampa, FL |
| TLMWRMD-CDTelemundo | 49 | 63 mi | 349° N | Poor | Tampa, FL |
Over-the-air TV in Charlotte Harbor
Charlotte Harbor is a town of about 3,710 people in Florida. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 40 licensed TV transmitters: 21 full-power, 5 Class A, 13 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 24 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 13 at good or strong strength.
9 of them are within 25 miles of Charlotte Harbor, 4 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 27 are more than 45 miles out. Six of the 21 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 26 (WZVN-TV), CBS on channel 11 (WINK-TV), NBC on channel 20 (WBBH-TV), Fox on channel 36 (WFTX-TV), PBS on channel 30 (WGCU), CW on channel 46 (WXCW), ION on channel 66 (WXPX-TV), Telemundo on channel 43 (WWDT-CD), Univision on channel 50 (WVEA-TV) and MeTV on channel 32.2 (WMOR-TV). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (fair signal) and Univision (good signal). 4 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 Charlotte Harbor
Point your antenna ESE, at about 119°. The main network towers for Charlotte Harbor sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Six network stations, WFTX-TV, WZVN-TV, WBBH-TV, WGCU and WINK-TV and others, transmit from the same tower site about 20 miles southeast of Charlotte Harbor (125° SE). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.
Of the 18 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Charlotte Harbor at fair strength or better, 56% arrive from the north; the rest are spread across two other directions.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Charlotte Harbor, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Charlotte Harbor
The farthest main network tower for Charlotte Harbor is WINK-TV (CBS), 22 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.
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 Charlotte Harbor
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WRXY-TVFull power | 21 mi | 125° SE | Strong | Tice, FL |
| WSNN-LDLow power | 23 mi | 301° WNW | Fair | Sarasota, FL |
| WXDT-LDLow power | 34 mi | 157° SSE | Weak | Naples, FL |
| WZDT-LDLow power | 34 mi | 157° SSE | Weak | Naples, FL |
| WGPS-LDLow power | 38 mi | 156° SSE | Poor | Fort Myers, FL |
| W05CO-DLow power | 45 mi | 336° NNW | Poor | Sarasota, FL |
| WANA-LDLow power | 48 mi | 153° SSE | Poor | Naples, FL |
| W36FJ-DTranslator | 53 mi | 50° NE | Poor | Sebring, FL |
| WHDN-CDClass A | 55 mi | 163° SSE | Poor | Naples, FL |
| W16DQ-DLow power | 61 mi | 349° N | Poor | Tampa, FL |
| WSPF-CDClass A | 61 mi | 349° N | Poor | St. Petersburg, FL |
| WSVT-LDLow power | 61 mi | 349° N | Poor | Tampa, FL |
| WXAX-CDClass A | 61 mi | 349° N | Poor | Clearwater, FL |
| WTAM-LDLow power | 61 mi | 349° N | Poor | Tampa, FL |
| WCLFFull power | 62 mi | 349° N | Good | Clearwater, FL |
| WEDQFull power | 63 mi | 349° N | Fair | Tampa, FL |
| WTOGFull power | 63 mi | 349° N | Good | St. Petersburg, FL |
| WGCT-LDLow power | 63 mi | 349° N | Poor | Tampa, FL |
| WTBT-LDLow power | 63 mi | 349° N | Poor | Tampa, FL |
How Charlotte Harbor compares with the rest of Florida
With 24 stations at fair strength or better, Charlotte Harbor ranks 367th of 786 places in Florida: more than the typical Florida town (23). Its nearest major network tower is 20 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 Port Charlotte, 1.9 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Charlotte Harbor: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 120° ESE, the direction of WINK-TV (CBS), 22 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 24 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 Charlotte Harbor, FL?
ABC is on channel 26 from WZVN-TV, broadcasting from 21 miles ESE of Charlotte Harbor. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CBS in Charlotte Harbor, FL?
CBS is on channel 11 from WINK-TV, broadcasting from 22 miles ESE of Charlotte Harbor. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is NBC in Charlotte Harbor, FL?
NBC is on channel 20 from WBBH-TV, broadcasting from 21 miles ESE of Charlotte Harbor. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is Fox in Charlotte Harbor, FL?
Fox is on channel 36 from WFTX-TV, broadcasting from 20 miles SE of Charlotte Harbor. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is PBS in Charlotte Harbor, FL?
PBS is on channel 30 from WGCU, broadcasting from 21 miles ESE of Charlotte Harbor. Estimated signal: strong.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Charlotte Harbor?
40 transmitters within 70 miles of Charlotte Harbor; around 24 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 Charlotte Harbor?
Point your antenna ESE, at about 119°. The main network towers for Charlotte Harbor sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Charlotte Harbor?
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.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Charlotte Harbor?
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 Charlotte Harbor?
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
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- Punta Gorda2.4 mi
- Punta Gorda Isles2.9 mi
- North Port12 mi
- Burnt Store Marina13 mi
- Warm Mineral Springs14 mi
- Rotonda West15 mi
- Englewood18 mi
- Southeast Arcadia21 mi
- Arcadia22 mi
- Venice Gardens22 mi
- South Venice23 mi
- North Fort Myers23 mi
- Venice26 mi
- Fort Myers Shores26 mi
- Fort Myers27 mi
- Laurel27 mi
- Cape Coral28 mi
- McGregor29 mi
- Villas31 mi
- Osprey31 mi
- Cypress Lake31 mi
- Iona31 mi
- Gateway33 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 Charlotte Harbor; signal estimates ignore terrain.