TV channels & antenna towers in Coconut Creek, Florida
Coconut Creek has 48 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, PBS and CW. About 36 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is W16CC-D, 18 miles to the S.
Network channels in Coconut Creek
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBNWHFT-TVTrinity | 45 | 18 mi | 179° S | Strong | Miami, FL |
| TLMWSCVTelemundo | 51 | 18 mi | 183° S | Strong | Fort Lauderdale, FL |
| PBSWLRN-TVPBS | 17 | 19 mi | 183° S | Strong | Miami, FL |
| NBCWTVJNBC | 6 | 20 mi | 188° S | Strong | Miami, FL |
| CWWBFS-TVCW | 33 | 20 mi | 188° S | Strong | Miami, FL |
| CBSWFOR-TVCBS | 4 | 20 mi | 188° S | Strong | Miami, FL |
| UNIWLTV-DTUnivision | 23 | 20 mi | 188° S | Strong | Miami, FL |
| ABCWDFL-LDABC | 18 | 20 mi | 188° S | Fair | Miami, FL |
| MeTVWPLGMeTV | 10.2 | 20 mi | 186° S | Good | Miami, FL |
| ABCWSVNABC | 7.2 | 20 mi | 186° S | Good | Miami, FL |
| IONWPXM-TVION | 35 | 20 mi | 186° S | Good | Miami, FL |
| FOXWFLXFox | 29 | 23 mi | 350° N | Strong | West Palm Beach, FL |
| CBSWPECCBS | 12 | 23 mi | 356° N | Good | West Palm Beach, FL |
| IONWPXP-TVION | 67 | 23 mi | 355° N | Strong | Lake Worth, FL |
| NBCWPTV-TVNBC | 5 | 23 mi | 355° N | Fair | West Palm Beach, FL |
| TBNWTCE-TVTrinity | 21 | 53 mi | 0° N | Good | Fort Pierce, FL |
| CWWTVXCW | 34 | 62 mi | 348° NNW | Good | Fort Pierce, FL |
| ABCWPBFABC | 25 | 62 mi | 348° NNW | Good | Tequesta, FL |
Over-the-air TV in Coconut Creek
With roughly 59,300 residents, Coconut Creek is a city in Florida. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 48 licensed TV transmitters: 24 full-power, 5 Class A, 16 low-power and 3 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 36 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 24 at good or strong strength.
By distance, 31 transmitters are within 25 miles, 7 between 25 and 45 miles, and 10 farther out. Ten of the 18 network stations in range are licensed to Miami, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Miami's stations.
The strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 7.2 (WSVN), CBS on channel 4 (WFOR-TV), NBC on channel 6 (WTVJ), Fox on channel 29 (WFLX), PBS on channel 17 (WLRN-TV), CW on channel 33 (WBFS-TV), ION on channel 67 (WPXP-TV), Telemundo on channel 51 (WSCV), Univision on channel 23 (WLTV-DT), MeTV on channel 10.2 (WPLG) and Trinity on channel 45 (WHFT-TV). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (strong signal) and Univision (strong signal). 7 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 Coconut Creek
The main network towers around Coconut Creek are in different directions: ABC 186° S (20 mi), CBS 188° S (20 mi), NBC 188° S (20 mi), Fox 350° N (23 mi) and PBS 183° S (19 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.
Five network stations, WHFT-TV, WSCV, WLRN-TV, WPLG and WSVN, transmit from the same tower site about 18 miles south of Coconut Creek (179° S). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.
Of the 17 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Coconut Creek at fair strength or better, 59% arrive from the south; the rest are spread across one other direction.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Coconut Creek, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Coconut Creek
The farthest main network tower for Coconut Creek is WFLX (Fox), 23 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor 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 Coconut Creek
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 30; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W16CC-DLow power | 18 mi | 179° S | Fair | West Gate, FL |
| W18EU-DLow power | 18 mi | 183° S | Fair | Miami, FL |
| WVFW-LDTranslator | 18 mi | 183° S | Fair | Miami, FL |
| WSBS-CDClass A | 18 mi | 183° S | Fair | Miami, Etc., FL |
| WBEC-TVFull power | 18 mi | 183° S | Strong | Boca Raton, FL |
| WAMI-DTFull power | 18 mi | 183° S | Strong | Hollywood, FL |
| WTXI-LDLow power | 18 mi | 183° S | Fair | Miami, FL |
| WEYS-LDLow power | 19 mi | 185° S | Fair | Miami, FL |
| WDGT-LDLow power | 19 mi | 185° S | Fair | Miami, FL |
| WSFL-TVFull power | 20 mi | 188° S | Strong | Miami, FL |
| WBEH-CDClass A | 20 mi | 188° S | Fair | Miami, FL |
| WURH-LDLow power | 20 mi | 186° S | Strong | Miami, FL |
| WPBTFull power | 20 mi | 186° S | Strong | Miami, FL |
| WXEL-TVFull power | 20 mi | 186° S | Strong | Boynton Beach, FL |
| WHDTFull power | 23 mi | 350° N | Strong | Stuart, FL |
| WFGCFull power | 23 mi | 355° N | Good | Palm Beach, FL |
| WLMF-LDLow power | 28 mi | 206° SSW | Fair | Miami, FL |
| WFUN-LDLow power | 28 mi | 206° SSW | Fair | Miami, FL |
| WGEN-LDTranslator | 33 mi | 181° S | Weak | Miami, FL |
| WMDF-LDLow power | 33 mi | 181° S | Weak | Miami, FL |
| W03BU-DLow power | 34 mi | 200° SSW | Weak | Miami, FL |
| W05DH-DLow power | 36 mi | 10° N | Poor | Jupiter, FL |
| WBWP-LDLow power | 38 mi | 10° N | Poor | West Palm Beach, FL |
| WJAN-CDClass A | 52 mi | 200° SSW | Poor | Miami, FL |
| W16CA-DTranslator | 52 mi | 200° SSW | Poor | Homestead, FL |
How Coconut Creek compares with the rest of Florida
With 36 stations at fair strength or better, Coconut Creek ranks 68th of 786 places in Florida: more than the typical Florida town (23). Its nearest major network tower is 18 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 Coral Springs, 5.8 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Coconut Creek: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 350° N, the direction of WFLX (Fox), 23 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 36 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 Coconut Creek, FL?
ABC is on channel 7.2 from WSVN, broadcasting from 20 miles S of Coconut Creek. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CBS in Coconut Creek, FL?
CBS is on channel 4 from WFOR-TV, broadcasting from 20 miles S of Coconut Creek. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is NBC in Coconut Creek, FL?
NBC is on channel 6 from WTVJ, broadcasting from 20 miles S of Coconut Creek. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is Fox in Coconut Creek, FL?
Fox is on channel 29 from WFLX, broadcasting from 23 miles N of Coconut Creek. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is PBS in Coconut Creek, FL?
PBS is on channel 17 from WLRN-TV, broadcasting from 19 miles S of Coconut Creek. Estimated signal: strong.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Coconut Creek?
48 transmitters within 70 miles of Coconut Creek; around 36 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 Coconut Creek?
The main network towers around Coconut Creek are in different directions: ABC 186° S (20 mi), CBS 188° S (20 mi), NBC 188° S (20 mi), Fox 350° N (23 mi) and PBS 183° S (19 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.
What kind of antenna do I need in Coconut Creek?
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 Coconut Creek?
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 Coconut Creek?
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 Coconut Creek; signal estimates ignore terrain.