TV channels & antenna towers in El Portal, Florida

El Portal has 41 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, PBS and CW. About 38 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WGEN-LD, 5.6 miles to the S.

41TV transmitters within 70 miles
11networks over the air
5.6 mito the closest tower
2,491population

Network channels in El Portal

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
IONWPXM-TVION35 7.2 mi351° N StrongMiami, FL
MeTVWPLGMeTV10.2 7.8 mi351° N StrongMiami, FL
ABCWSVNABC7.2 7.8 mi351° N StrongMiami, FL
CWWBFS-TVCW33 8.0 mi347° NNW StrongMiami, FL
CBSWFOR-TVCBS4 8.0 mi347° NNW StrongMiami, FL
UNIWLTV-DTUnivision23 8.0 mi347° NNW StrongMiami, FL
ABCWDFL-LDABC18 8.0 mi347° NNW FairMiami, FL
NBCWTVJNBC6 8.1 mi347° NNW StrongMiami, FL
PBSWLRN-TVPBS17 8.6 mi359° N StrongMiami, FL
TLMWSCVTelemundo51 9.0 mi360° N StrongFort Lauderdale, FL
TBNWHFT-TVTrinity45 9.6 mi7° N StrongMiami, FL
FOXWFLXFox29 50 mi357° N GoodWest Palm Beach, FL
CBSWPECCBS12 51 mi359° N FairWest Palm Beach, FL
IONWPXP-TVION67 51 mi359° N GoodLake Worth, FL
NBCWPTV-TVNBC5 51 mi359° N FairWest Palm Beach, FL

Over-the-air TV in El Portal

With roughly 2,490 residents, El Portal is a small community in Florida. Our map shows 41 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 21 full-power, 3 Class A, 14 low-power and 3 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 38 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 26 at good or strong strength.

30 of them are within 25 miles of El Portal, 2 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 9 are more than 45 miles out. Ten of the 15 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 35 (WPXM-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 El Portal

Point your antenna N, at about 351°. The main network towers for El Portal sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Nine network stations, WPXM-TV, WPLG, WSVN, WBFS-TV and WFOR-TV and others, transmit from the same tower site about 7.2 miles north of El Portal (351° N). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 14 full-power and Class A network signals that reach El Portal at fair strength or better, all arrive from the north, so this is an easy place to aim.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for El Portal

The farthest main network tower for El Portal is WLRN-TV (PBS), 8.6 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here.

WFLX (Fox), 50 miles north, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is 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 that one.

WURH-LD is only 7.2 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.

Other stations near El Portal

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 26; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WGEN-LDTranslator5.6 mi 177° SGoodMiami, FL
WMDF-LDLow power5.7 mi 179° SFairMiami, FL
WURH-LDLow power7.2 mi 351° NStrongMiami, FL
WPBTFull power7.2 mi 351° NStrongMiami, FL
WXEL-TVFull power7.2 mi 351° NStrongBoynton Beach, FL
WSFL-TVFull power8.0 mi 347° NNWStrongMiami, FL
WBEH-CDClass A8.0 mi 347° NNWGoodMiami, FL
WEYS-LDLow power8.1 mi 353° NFairMiami, FL
WDGT-LDLow power8.1 mi 353° NFairMiami, FL
W18EU-DLow power9.0 mi 360° NGoodMiami, FL
WVFW-LDTranslator9.0 mi 360° NFairMiami, FL
WSBS-CDClass A9.0 mi 360° NGoodMiami, Etc., FL
WBEC-TVFull power9.0 mi 360° NStrongBoca Raton, FL
WAMI-DTFull power9.0 mi 360° NStrongHollywood, FL
WTXI-LDLow power9.0 mi 360° NGoodMiami, FL
W16CC-DLow power9.6 mi 7° NFairWest Gate, FL
WLMF-LDLow power11 mi 283° WNWGoodMiami, FL
WFUN-LDLow power11 mi 283° WNWGoodMiami, FL
W03BU-DLow power12 mi 248° WSWFairMiami, FL
WJAN-CDClass A28 mi 218° SWFairMiami, FL
W16CA-DTranslator28 mi 218° SWFairHomestead, FL
WHDTFull power50 mi 357° NGoodStuart, FL
WFGCFull power51 mi 359° NFairPalm Beach, FL
WKWT-LDLow power52 mi 195° SSWPoorKey Largo, FL
W05DH-DLow power63 mi 6° NPoorJupiter, FL

How El Portal compares with the rest of Florida

With 38 stations at fair strength or better, El Portal ranks 4th of 786 places in Florida: more than the typical Florida town (23). Its nearest major network tower is 7.2 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 North Miami, 2.4 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in El Portal: step by step

  1. Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
  2. Point it toward 359° N, the direction of WLRN-TV (PBS), 8.6 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 38 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 El Portal, FL?

ABC is on channel 7.2 from WSVN, broadcasting from 7.8 miles N of El Portal. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in El Portal, FL?

CBS is on channel 4 from WFOR-TV, broadcasting from 8.0 miles NNW of El Portal. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in El Portal, FL?

NBC is on channel 6 from WTVJ, broadcasting from 8.1 miles NNW of El Portal. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in El Portal, FL?

Fox is on channel 29 from WFLX, broadcasting from 50 miles N of El Portal. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is PBS in El Portal, FL?

PBS is on channel 17 from WLRN-TV, broadcasting from 8.6 miles N of El Portal. Estimated signal: strong.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in El Portal?

41 transmitters within 70 miles of El Portal; around 38 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 El Portal?

Point your antenna N, at about 351°. The main network towers for El Portal sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in El Portal?

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. Picking up Fox from up to 50 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in El Portal?

WFLX (Fox), 50 miles north, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is 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 that one.

Is there an app to find TV towers in El Portal?

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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