TV channels & antenna towers in Crystal Springs, Florida

Crystal Springs has 41 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, PBS and CW. About 26 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is W36EC-D, 12 miles to the E.

41TV transmitters within 70 miles
10networks over the air
12 mito the closest tower
1,327population

Network channels in Crystal Springs

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
PBSWEDUPBS3.1 24 mi196° SSW FairTampa, FL
UNIWVEA-TVUnivision50 24 mi196° SSW StrongTampa, FL
TLMWRMD-CDTelemundo49 24 mi196° SSW FairTampa, FL
CWWTTACW38 24 mi195° SSW FairSt. Petersburg, FL
ABCWFTS-TVABC28 24 mi195° SSW StrongTampa, FL
NBCWFLA-TVNBC8 24 mi195° SSW FairTampa, FL
FOXWTVTFox13 26 mi191° SSW GoodTampa, FL
IONWXPX-TVION66 26 mi194° SSW GoodBradenton, FL
CBSWTSPCBS10 26 mi194° SSW GoodSt. Petersburg, FL
UNIWVEA-TVUnivision50 26 mi194° SSW GoodVenice, FL
MeTVWMOR-TVMeTV32.2 26 mi194° SSW StrongLakeland, FL
ABCWWSBABC40 45 mi197° SSW FairSarasota, FL
TLMWTMO-CDTelemundo31 52 mi55° NE PoorOrlando, FL
IONWOPX-TVION56 69 mi84° E FairMelbourne, FL

Over-the-air TV in Crystal Springs

With roughly 1,330 residents, Crystal Springs is a small community in Florida. Our map shows 41 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 15 full-power, 9 Class A, 15 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 26 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 10 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 14 transmitters are within 25 miles, 16 between 25 and 45 miles, and 11 farther out. Six of the 14 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 Crystal Springs

Point your antenna SSW, at about 194°. The main network towers for Crystal Springs 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 24 miles south of Crystal Springs (196° SSW). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 13 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Crystal Springs at fair strength or better, 92% 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 Crystal Springs, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Crystal Springs

The farthest main network tower for Crystal Springs is WTSP (CBS), 26 miles away with a good 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 Crystal Springs

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 27; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
W36EC-DLow power12 mi 100° EGoodLakeland, FL
W31EG-DLow power20 mi 230° SWFairTampa, FL
WDNP-LDLow power23 mi 221° SWFairTampa, FL
WEDQFull power24 mi 196° SSWFairTampa, FL
WTOGFull power24 mi 196° SSWGoodSt. Petersburg, FL
WGCT-LDLow power24 mi 196° SSWFairTampa, FL
WTBT-LDLow power24 mi 196° SSWFairTampa, FL
WCLFFull power24 mi 195° SSWStrongClearwater, FL
W16DQ-DLow power26 mi 194° SSWFairTampa, FL
WSPF-CDClass A26 mi 194° SSWFairSt. Petersburg, FL
WSVT-LDLow power26 mi 194° SSWFairTampa, FL
WXAX-CDClass A26 mi 194° SSWFairClearwater, FL
WTAM-LDLow power26 mi 194° SSWFairTampa, FL
WZRA-CDClass A35 mi 279° WWeakOldsmar, FL
WARP-CDClass A36 mi 233° SWWeakTampa-St. Petersburg, FL
WPDS-LDLow power43 mi 245° WSWPoorLargo, Etc., FL
W32FH-DLow power44 mi 238° WSWPoorSt. Petersburg, FL
W05CO-DLow power45 mi 197° SSWPoorSarasota, FL
WYKE-CDClass A47 mi 358° NPoorWildwood, FL
WQFT-LDLow power47 mi 8° NPoorOcala, FL
WHDO-CDClass A49 mi 75° ENEPoorOrlando, FL
WFEF-LDLow power50 mi 57° ENEPoorOrlando, FL
W26DP-DTranslator51 mi 344° NNWPoorInverness, FL
WKME-CDClass A53 mi 90° EPoorKissimmee, FL
WSWF-LDLow power62 mi 64° ENEPoorOrlando, FL

How Crystal Springs compares with the rest of Florida

With 26 stations at fair strength or better, Crystal Springs ranks 321st of 786 places in Florida: more than the typical Florida town (23). Its nearest major network tower is 24 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 Wesley Chapel, 11 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Crystal Springs: 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 194° SSW, the direction of WTSP (CBS), 26 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 26 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 Crystal Springs, FL?

ABC is on channel 28 from WFTS-TV, broadcasting from 24 miles SSW of Crystal Springs. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Crystal Springs, FL?

CBS is on channel 10 from WTSP, broadcasting from 26 miles SSW of Crystal Springs. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Crystal Springs, FL?

NBC is on channel 8 from WFLA-TV, broadcasting from 24 miles SSW of Crystal Springs. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is Fox in Crystal Springs, FL?

Fox is on channel 13 from WTVT, broadcasting from 26 miles SSW of Crystal Springs. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is PBS in Crystal Springs, FL?

PBS is on channel 3.1 from WEDU, broadcasting from 24 miles SSW of Crystal Springs. Estimated signal: fair.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Crystal Springs?

41 transmitters within 70 miles of Crystal Springs; around 26 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 Crystal Springs?

Point your antenna SSW, at about 194°. The main network towers for Crystal Springs sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Crystal Springs?

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 Crystal Springs?

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 Crystal Springs?

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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