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.
Network channels in Crystal Springs
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PBSWEDUPBS | 3.1 | 24 mi | 196° SSW | Fair | Tampa, FL |
| UNIWVEA-TVUnivision | 50 | 24 mi | 196° SSW | Strong | Tampa, FL |
| TLMWRMD-CDTelemundo | 49 | 24 mi | 196° SSW | Fair | Tampa, FL |
| CWWTTACW | 38 | 24 mi | 195° SSW | Fair | St. Petersburg, FL |
| ABCWFTS-TVABC | 28 | 24 mi | 195° SSW | Strong | Tampa, FL |
| NBCWFLA-TVNBC | 8 | 24 mi | 195° SSW | Fair | Tampa, FL |
| FOXWTVTFox | 13 | 26 mi | 191° SSW | Good | Tampa, FL |
| IONWXPX-TVION | 66 | 26 mi | 194° SSW | Good | Bradenton, FL |
| CBSWTSPCBS | 10 | 26 mi | 194° SSW | Good | St. Petersburg, FL |
| UNIWVEA-TVUnivision | 50 | 26 mi | 194° SSW | Good | Venice, FL |
| MeTVWMOR-TVMeTV | 32.2 | 26 mi | 194° SSW | Strong | Lakeland, FL |
| ABCWWSBABC | 40 | 45 mi | 197° SSW | Fair | Sarasota, FL |
| TLMWTMO-CDTelemundo | 31 | 52 mi | 55° NE | Poor | Orlando, FL |
| IONWOPX-TVION | 56 | 69 mi | 84° E | Fair | Melbourne, 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.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W36EC-DLow power | 12 mi | 100° E | Good | Lakeland, FL |
| W31EG-DLow power | 20 mi | 230° SW | Fair | Tampa, FL |
| WDNP-LDLow power | 23 mi | 221° SW | Fair | Tampa, FL |
| WEDQFull power | 24 mi | 196° SSW | Fair | Tampa, FL |
| WTOGFull power | 24 mi | 196° SSW | Good | St. Petersburg, FL |
| WGCT-LDLow power | 24 mi | 196° SSW | Fair | Tampa, FL |
| WTBT-LDLow power | 24 mi | 196° SSW | Fair | Tampa, FL |
| WCLFFull power | 24 mi | 195° SSW | Strong | Clearwater, FL |
| W16DQ-DLow power | 26 mi | 194° SSW | Fair | Tampa, FL |
| WSPF-CDClass A | 26 mi | 194° SSW | Fair | St. Petersburg, FL |
| WSVT-LDLow power | 26 mi | 194° SSW | Fair | Tampa, FL |
| WXAX-CDClass A | 26 mi | 194° SSW | Fair | Clearwater, FL |
| WTAM-LDLow power | 26 mi | 194° SSW | Fair | Tampa, FL |
| WZRA-CDClass A | 35 mi | 279° W | Weak | Oldsmar, FL |
| WARP-CDClass A | 36 mi | 233° SW | Weak | Tampa-St. Petersburg, FL |
| WPDS-LDLow power | 43 mi | 245° WSW | Poor | Largo, Etc., FL |
| W32FH-DLow power | 44 mi | 238° WSW | Poor | St. Petersburg, FL |
| W05CO-DLow power | 45 mi | 197° SSW | Poor | Sarasota, FL |
| WYKE-CDClass A | 47 mi | 358° N | Poor | Wildwood, FL |
| WQFT-LDLow power | 47 mi | 8° N | Poor | Ocala, FL |
| WHDO-CDClass A | 49 mi | 75° ENE | Poor | Orlando, FL |
| WFEF-LDLow power | 50 mi | 57° ENE | Poor | Orlando, FL |
| W26DP-DTranslator | 51 mi | 344° NNW | Poor | Inverness, FL |
| WKME-CDClass A | 53 mi | 90° E | Poor | Kissimmee, FL |
| WSWF-LDLow power | 62 mi | 64° ENE | Poor | Orlando, 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
- 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 194° SSW, the direction of WTSP (CBS), 26 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 26 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 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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More: all TV stations in Florida · South region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Crystal Springs; signal estimates ignore terrain.