TV channels & antenna towers in Cypress Gardens, Florida

Cypress Gardens has 64 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, PBS and CW. About 32 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is W36EC-D, 20 miles to the WNW.

64TV transmitters within 70 miles
11networks over the air
20 mito the closest tower
8,917population

Network channels in Cypress Gardens

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
FOXWTVTFox13 36 mi250° WSW FairTampa, FL
PBSWEDUPBS3.1 36 mi254° WSW FairTampa, FL
UNIWVEA-TVUnivision50 36 mi254° WSW GoodTampa, FL
TLMWRMD-CDTelemundo49 36 mi254° WSW WeakTampa, FL
CWWTTACW38 36 mi253° WSW FairSt. Petersburg, FL
ABCWFTS-TVABC28 36 mi253° WSW GoodTampa, FL
NBCWFLA-TVNBC8 36 mi253° WSW FairTampa, FL
IONWXPX-TVION66 37 mi251° WSW GoodBradenton, FL
CBSWTSPCBS10 37 mi251° WSW FairSt. Petersburg, FL
UNIWVEA-TVUnivision50 37 mi251° WSW GoodVenice, FL
MeTVWMOR-TVMeTV32.2 37 mi251° WSW GoodLakeland, FL
TLMWTMO-CDTelemundo31 45 mi18° NNE PoorOrlando, FL
IONWOPX-TVION56 45 mi64° ENE GoodMelbourne, FL
ABCWWSBABC40 51 mi234° SW FairSarasota, FL
UNIWVEN-TVUnivision43 55 mi42° NE GoodMelbourne, FL
TBNWHLV-TVTrinity52 55 mi42° NE GoodCocoa, FL
CWWKCFCW18 55 mi42° NE GoodClermont, FL
ABCWFTVABC9 55 mi44° NE GoodOrlando, FL
PBSWUCF-TVPBS24 56 mi41° NE GoodOrlando, FL
FOXWOFLFox35 56 mi41° NE GoodOrlando, FL
NBCWESHNBC2 57 mi42° NE FairDaytona Beach, FL
CBSWKMG-TVCBS6 57 mi42° NE GoodOrlando, FL

Over-the-air TV in Cypress Gardens

Cypress Gardens, Florida has a population of about 8,920. Our map shows 64 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 30 full-power, 13 Class A, 20 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 32 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 18 at good or strong strength.

1 of them is within 25 miles of Cypress Gardens, 28 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 35 are more than 45 miles out. Six of the 22 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 6 (WKMG-TV), NBC on channel 8 (WFLA-TV), Fox on channel 35 (WOFL), PBS on channel 24 (WUCF-TV), CW on channel 18 (WKCF), ION on channel 56 (WOPX-TV), Telemundo on channel 49 (WRMD-CD), Univision on channel 50 (WVEA-TV), MeTV on channel 32.2 (WMOR-TV) and Trinity on channel 52 (WHLV-TV). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (weak signal) and Univision (good signal). 10 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 Cypress Gardens

Point your antenna WSW, at about 253°. The main network towers for Cypress Gardens sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

11 network stations, WTVT, WEDU, WVEA-TV, WRMD-CD and WTTA and others, transmit from the same tower site about 36 miles west of Cypress Gardens (250° WSW). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 20 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Cypress Gardens at fair strength or better, 50% arrive from the west; the rest are spread across two other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Cypress Gardens

The farthest main network tower for Cypress Gardens is WFLA-TV (NBC), 36 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here.

WKMG-TV (CBS), 57 miles northeast, WOFL (Fox), 56 miles northeast and WUCF-TV (PBS), 56 miles northeast, are the exception: the nearest listed affiliates of those networks are far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for those.

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 Cypress Gardens

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 42; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
W36EC-DLow power20 mi 303° WNWFairLakeland, FL
WKME-CDClass A28 mi 63° ENEFairKissimmee, FL
WHDO-CDClass A32 mi 36° NEFairOrlando, FL
WEDQFull power36 mi 254° WSWFairTampa, FL
WTOGFull power36 mi 254° WSWGoodSt. Petersburg, FL
WGCT-LDLow power36 mi 254° WSWWeakTampa, FL
WTBT-LDLow power36 mi 254° WSWWeakTampa, FL
WCLFFull power36 mi 253° WSWGoodClearwater, FL
W16DQ-DLow power37 mi 251° WSWWeakTampa, FL
WSPF-CDClass A37 mi 251° WSWWeakSt. Petersburg, FL
WSVT-LDLow power37 mi 251° WSWPoorTampa, FL
WXAX-CDClass A37 mi 251° WSWWeakClearwater, FL
WTAM-LDLow power37 mi 251° WSWWeakTampa, FL
W36FJ-DTranslator41 mi 155° SSEPoorSebring, FL
WFEF-LDLow power42 mi 19° NNEPoorOrlando, FL
WDNP-LDLow power44 mi 265° WPoorTampa, FL
W31EG-DLow power44 mi 270° WPoorTampa, FL
WSWF-LDLow power49 mi 35° NEPoorOrlando, FL
W05CO-DLow power51 mi 234° SWPoorSarasota, FL
WRCF-CDClass A55 mi 42° NEPoorOrlando, FL
WACXFull power55 mi 42° NEFairLeesburg, FL
WATV-LDLow power55 mi 42° NEPoorOrlando, FL
WZXZ-CDClass A55 mi 42° NEPoorOrlando, Etc., FL
WOFT-LDLow power55 mi 42° NEPoorOrlando, FL
WOME-LDLow power55 mi 42° NEPoorOrlando, FL

How Cypress Gardens compares with the rest of Florida

With 32 stations at fair strength or better, Cypress Gardens ranks 154th of 786 places in Florida: more than the typical Florida town (23). Its nearest major network tower is 36 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 Winter Haven, 3.3 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Cypress Gardens: 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 253° WSW, the direction of WFLA-TV (NBC), 36 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 32 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 Cypress Gardens, FL?

ABC is on channel 28 from WFTS-TV, broadcasting from 36 miles WSW of Cypress Gardens. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Cypress Gardens, FL?

CBS is on channel 6 from WKMG-TV, broadcasting from 57 miles NE of Cypress Gardens. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Cypress Gardens, FL?

NBC is on channel 8 from WFLA-TV, broadcasting from 36 miles WSW of Cypress Gardens. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is Fox in Cypress Gardens, FL?

Fox is on channel 35 from WOFL, broadcasting from 56 miles NE of Cypress Gardens. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is PBS in Cypress Gardens, FL?

PBS is on channel 24 from WUCF-TV, broadcasting from 56 miles NE of Cypress Gardens. Estimated signal: good.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Cypress Gardens?

64 transmitters within 70 miles of Cypress Gardens; around 32 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 Cypress Gardens?

Point your antenna WSW, at about 253°. The main network towers for Cypress Gardens sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Cypress Gardens?

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. Picking up CBS and Fox and PBS from up to 57 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Cypress Gardens?

WKMG-TV (CBS), 57 miles northeast, WOFL (Fox), 56 miles northeast and WUCF-TV (PBS), 56 miles northeast, are the exception: the nearest listed affiliates of those networks are far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for those.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Cypress Gardens?

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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