TV channels & antenna towers in Cheval, Florida

Cheval has 33 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, PBS and CW. About 27 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is W31EG-D, 12 miles to the SSE.

33TV transmitters within 70 miles
10networks over the air
12 mito the closest tower
10,702population

Network channels in Cheval

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
PBSWEDUPBS3.1 26 mi144° SE FairTampa, FL
UNIWVEA-TVUnivision50 26 mi144° SE StrongTampa, FL
TLMWRMD-CDTelemundo49 26 mi144° SE FairTampa, FL
CWWTTACW38 26 mi144° SE FairSt. Petersburg, FL
ABCWFTS-TVABC28 26 mi144° SE StrongTampa, FL
NBCWFLA-TVNBC8 26 mi144° SE FairTampa, FL
IONWXPX-TVION66 28 mi146° SE GoodBradenton, FL
CBSWTSPCBS10 28 mi146° SE FairSt. Petersburg, FL
UNIWVEA-TVUnivision50 28 mi146° SE GoodVenice, FL
MeTVWMOR-TVMeTV32.2 28 mi146° SE GoodLakeland, FL
FOXWTVTFox13 28 mi144° SE FairTampa, FL
ABCWWSBABC40 42 mi167° SSE FairSarasota, FL

Over-the-air TV in Cheval

With roughly 10,700 residents, Cheval is a city in Florida. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 33 licensed TV transmitters: 14 full-power, 6 Class A, 12 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 27 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 7 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 5 transmitters are within 25 miles, 25 between 25 and 45 miles, and 3 farther out. Six of the 12 network stations in range are licensed to Tampa, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Tampa's stations.

The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 28 (WFTS-TV), CBS on channel 10 (WTSP), NBC on channel 8 (WFLA-TV), Fox on channel 13 (WTVT), PBS on channel 3.1 (WEDU), CW on channel 38 (WTTA), ION on channel 66 (WXPX-TV), Telemundo on channel 49 (WRMD-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 (strong signal). 3 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 Cheval

Point your antenna SE, at about 144°. The main network towers for Cheval sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

11 network stations, WEDU, WVEA-TV, WRMD-CD, WTTA and WFTS-TV and others, transmit from the same tower site about 26 miles southeast of Cheval (144° SE). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 12 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Cheval at fair strength or better, 92% arrive from the southeast; the rest are spread across one other direction.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Cheval

The farthest main network tower for Cheval is WTVT (Fox), 28 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 Cheval

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
W31EG-DLow power12 mi 150° SSEFairTampa, FL
WZRA-CDClass A15 mi 300° WNWFairOldsmar, FL
WDNP-LDLow power16 mi 155° SSEFairTampa, FL
WARP-CDClass A21 mi 199° SSWFairTampa-St. Petersburg, FL
WPDS-LDLow power24 mi 227° SWWeakLargo, Etc., FL
W32FH-DLow power26 mi 216° SWFairSt. Petersburg, FL
WEDQFull power26 mi 144° SEFairTampa, FL
WTOGFull power26 mi 144° SEGoodSt. Petersburg, FL
WGCT-LDLow power26 mi 144° SEFairTampa, FL
WTBT-LDLow power26 mi 144° SEFairTampa, FL
WCLFFull power26 mi 144° SEStrongClearwater, FL
W16DQ-DLow power28 mi 146° SEFairTampa, FL
WSPF-CDClass A28 mi 146° SEFairSt. Petersburg, FL
WSVT-LDLow power28 mi 146° SEFairTampa, FL
WXAX-CDClass A28 mi 146° SEFairClearwater, FL
WTAM-LDLow power28 mi 146° SEFairTampa, FL
W36EC-DLow power34 mi 90° EWeakLakeland, FL
W05CO-DLow power42 mi 167° SSEPoorSarasota, FL
W26DP-DTranslator52 mi 9° NPoorInverness, FL
WYKE-CDClass A53 mi 22° NNEPoorWildwood, FL
WQFT-LDLow power56 mi 30° NNEPoorOcala, FL

How Cheval compares with the rest of Florida

With 27 stations at fair strength or better, Cheval ranks 306th of 786 places in Florida: more than the typical Florida town (23). Its nearest major network tower is 26 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 Greater Northdale, 3.1 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Cheval: step by step

  1. 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.
  2. Point it toward 144° SE, the direction of WTVT (Fox), 28 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 27 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 Cheval, FL?

ABC is on channel 28 from WFTS-TV, broadcasting from 26 miles SE of Cheval. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Cheval, FL?

CBS is on channel 10 from WTSP, broadcasting from 28 miles SE of Cheval. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in Cheval, FL?

NBC is on channel 8 from WFLA-TV, broadcasting from 26 miles SE of Cheval. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is Fox in Cheval, FL?

Fox is on channel 13 from WTVT, broadcasting from 28 miles SE of Cheval. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is PBS in Cheval, FL?

PBS is on channel 3.1 from WEDU, broadcasting from 26 miles SE of Cheval. Estimated signal: fair.

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

33 transmitters within 70 miles of Cheval; around 27 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 Cheval?

Point your antenna SE, at about 144°. The main network towers for Cheval sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Cheval?

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 Cheval?

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 Cheval?

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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