TV channels & antenna towers in Ensley, Florida

Ensley has 25 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, Fox, PBS, CW and Telemundo. About 19 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is W19CO-D, 1.4 miles to the W.

25TV transmitters within 70 miles
7networks over the air
1.4 mito the closest tower
20,602population

Network channels in Ensley

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
PBSWSREPBS23 21 mi288° WNW StrongPensacola, FL
TBNWMPV-TVTrinity21 21 mi288° WNW StrongMobile, AL
ABCWEAR-TVABC3 23 mi286° WNW StrongPensacola, FL
FOXWALA-TVFox10 33 mi291° WNW FairMobile, AL
TLMWMBP-LDTelemundo31 33 mi291° WNW WeakMobile, AL
CBSWKRG-TVCBS5 35 mi290° WNW GoodMobile, AL
CWWFNACW55 35 mi290° WNW GoodGulf Shores, AL

Over-the-air TV in Ensley

With roughly 20,600 residents, Ensley is a city in Florida. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 25 licensed TV transmitters: 15 full-power, 2 Class A and 8 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 19 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 15 at good or strong strength.

14 of them are within 25 miles of Ensley, 8 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 3 are more than 45 miles out. Four of the 7 network stations in range are licensed to Mobile, AL, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Mobile's stations.

The strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 3 (WEAR-TV), CBS on channel 5 (WKRG-TV), Fox on channel 10 (WALA-TV), PBS on channel 23 (WSRE), CW on channel 55 (WFNA), Telemundo on channel 31 (WMBP-LD) and Trinity on channel 21 (WMPV-TV). No NBC affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is WJHG-TV in Panama City, FL, 113 miles to the east. Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (weak signal). 9 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 Ensley

Point your antenna WNW, at about 289°. The main network towers for Ensley sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Three network stations, WSRE, WMPV-TV and WEAR-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 21 miles west of Ensley (288° WNW). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 6 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Ensley at fair strength or better, all arrive from the west, so this is an easy place to aim.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Ensley

The farthest main network tower for Ensley is WKRG-TV (CBS), 35 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.

W19CO-D is only 1.4 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 Ensley

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
W19CO-DLow power1.4 mi 259° WStrongPensacola, FL
WCTU-LDLow power3.2 mi 160° SSEGoodPensacola, FL
WBQP-CDClass A6.7 mi 152° SSEFairPensacola, FL
WPANFull power15 mi 329° NNWStrongFort Walton Beach, FL
WJTCFull power17 mi 286° WNWStrongPensacola, FL
WPMI-TVFull power21 mi 288° WNWStrongMobile, AL
WDPM-DTFull power21 mi 288° WNWGoodMobile, AL
WFGXFull power23 mi 286° WNWStrongFort Walton Beach, FL
WHBRFull power23 mi 286° WNWStrongPensacola, FL
WWBH-LDLow power23 mi 286° WNWFairMobile, AL
WAWDFull power25 mi 100° EFairFort Walton Beach, FL
WEDS-LDLow power33 mi 263° WWeakMobile, AL
WGOX-LDLow power36 mi 288° WNWWeakMobile, AL
WEIQFull power38 mi 285° WNWGoodMobile, AL
W31EP-DLow power39 mi 98° EPoorFort Walton Beach, FL
WDES-CDClass A46 mi 100° EPoorDestin, FL
WFBDFull power47 mi 45° NEGoodDestin, FL
W27EP-DLow power70 mi 79° ENEPoorDestin, FL

How Ensley compares with the rest of Florida

With 19 stations at fair strength or better, Ensley ranks 514th of 786 places in Florida: fewer than the typical Florida town (23). Its nearest major network tower is 21 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 Pensacola, 7.5 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Ensley: 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 290° WNW, the direction of WKRG-TV (CBS), 35 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 19 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 Ensley, FL?

ABC is on channel 3 from WEAR-TV, broadcasting from 23 miles WNW of Ensley. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Ensley, FL?

CBS is on channel 5 from WKRG-TV, broadcasting from 35 miles WNW of Ensley. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Ensley, FL?

Fox is on channel 10 from WALA-TV, broadcasting from 33 miles WNW of Ensley. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is PBS in Ensley, FL?

PBS is on channel 23 from WSRE, broadcasting from 21 miles WNW of Ensley. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CW in Ensley, FL?

CW is on channel 55 from WFNA, broadcasting from 35 miles WNW of Ensley. Estimated signal: good.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Ensley?

25 transmitters within 70 miles of Ensley; around 19 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 Ensley?

Point your antenna WNW, at about 289°. The main network towers for Ensley sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Ensley?

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 Ensley?

W19CO-D is only 1.4 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.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Ensley?

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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