TV channels & antenna towers in Glencoe, Florida
Glencoe has 36 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, PBS and CW. About 20 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WPXB-LD, 15 miles to the NW.
Network channels in Glencoe
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NBCWESHNBC | 2 | 29 mi | 190° S | Fair | Daytona Beach, FL |
| CBSWKMG-TVCBS | 6 | 29 mi | 190° S | Good | Orlando, FL |
| FOXWOFLFox | 35 | 30 mi | 193° SSW | Good | Orlando, FL |
| PBSWUCF-TVPBS | 24 | 30 mi | 194° SSW | Good | Orlando, FL |
| UNIWVEN-TVUnivision | 43 | 31 mi | 192° SSW | Good | Melbourne, FL |
| TBNWHLV-TVTrinity | 52 | 31 mi | 192° SSW | Good | Cocoa, FL |
| CWWKCFCW | 18 | 31 mi | 192° SSW | Good | Clermont, FL |
| ABCWFTVABC | 9 | 32 mi | 189° S | Good | Orlando, FL |
| TLMWTMO-CDTelemundo | 31 | 41 mi | 225° SW | Weak | Orlando, FL |
| IONWOPX-TVION | 56 | 52 mi | 183° S | Good | Melbourne, FL |
| CBSWKMG-LDCBS | 6 | 69 mi | 284° WNW | Poor | Ocala, FL |
Over-the-air TV in Glencoe
Glencoe, Florida has a population of about 2,580. There are 36 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 16 full-power, 9 Class A, 10 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 20 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 14 at good or strong strength.
3 of them are within 25 miles of Glencoe, 23 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 10 are more than 45 miles out. Five of the 11 network stations in range are licensed to Orlando, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Orlando's stations.
The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 9 (WFTV), CBS on channel 6 (WKMG-TV), NBC on channel 2 (WESH), 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 31 (WTMO-CD), Univision on channel 43 (WVEN-TV) and Trinity on channel 52 (WHLV-TV). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (weak signal) and Univision (good 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 Glencoe
Point your antenna SSW, at about 191°. The main network towers for Glencoe sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Seven network stations, WESH, WKMG-TV, WOFL, WUCF-TV and WVEN-TV and others, transmit from the same tower site about 29 miles south of Glencoe (190° S). That one direction covers every station on the site.
Of the 9 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Glencoe at fair strength or better, all arrive from the south, so this is an easy place to aim.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Glencoe, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Glencoe
The farthest main network tower for Glencoe is WFTV (ABC), 32 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.
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 Glencoe
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WPXB-LDLow power | 15 mi | 312° NW | Fair | Daytona Beach, FL |
| WOTF-TVFull power | 22 mi | 251° WSW | Good | Daytona Beach, FL |
| WDYB-CDClass A | 22 mi | 251° WSW | Fair | Daytona Beach, FL |
| WEFSFull power | 29 mi | 190° S | Good | Cocoa, FL |
| WDSC-TVFull power | 29 mi | 190° S | Good | New Smyrna Beach, FL |
| WRBWFull power | 30 mi | 193° SSW | Good | Orlando, FL |
| WTGLFull power | 30 mi | 194° SSW | Good | Leesburg, FL |
| WRCF-CDClass A | 31 mi | 192° SSW | Fair | Orlando, FL |
| WACXFull power | 31 mi | 192° SSW | Fair | Leesburg, FL |
| WATV-LDLow power | 31 mi | 192° SSW | Weak | Orlando, FL |
| WZXZ-CDClass A | 31 mi | 192° SSW | Fair | Orlando, Etc., FL |
| WOFT-LDLow power | 31 mi | 192° SSW | Weak | Orlando, FL |
| WOME-LDLow power | 31 mi | 192° SSW | Weak | Orlando, FL |
| WDTO-LDLow power | 31 mi | 192° SSW | Weak | Orlando, FL |
| WRDQFull power | 32 mi | 189° S | Good | Orlando, FL |
| WSWF-LDLow power | 35 mi | 207° SSW | Weak | Orlando, FL |
| WFEF-LDLow power | 43 mi | 224° SW | Poor | Orlando, FL |
| WHDO-CDClass A | 52 mi | 209° SSW | Poor | Orlando, FL |
| WJGV-CDClass A | 58 mi | 311° NW | Poor | Palatka, FL |
| WKME-CDClass A | 62 mi | 198° SSW | Poor | Kissimmee, FL |
| W19EM-DLow power | 64 mi | 165° SSE | Poor | Melbourne, FL |
| WQXT-CDClass A | 66 mi | 338° NNW | Poor | St. Augustine, FL |
| WQFT-LDLow power | 66 mi | 260° W | Poor | Ocala, FL |
| WSCF-LDLow power | 70 mi | 165° SSE | Poor | Melbourne, FL |
| WMVJ-CDClass A | 70 mi | 165° SSE | Poor | Melbourne, FL |
How Glencoe compares with the rest of Florida
With 20 stations at fair strength or better, Glencoe ranks 490th of 786 places in Florida: fewer than the typical Florida town (23). Its nearest major network tower is 29 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 New Smyrna Beach, 2.7 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Glencoe: 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 189° S, the direction of WFTV (ABC), 32 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 20 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 Glencoe, FL?
ABC is on channel 9 from WFTV, broadcasting from 32 miles S of Glencoe. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CBS in Glencoe, FL?
CBS is on channel 6 from WKMG-TV, broadcasting from 29 miles S of Glencoe. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in Glencoe, FL?
NBC is on channel 2 from WESH, broadcasting from 29 miles S of Glencoe. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is Fox in Glencoe, FL?
Fox is on channel 35 from WOFL, broadcasting from 30 miles SSW of Glencoe. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is PBS in Glencoe, FL?
PBS is on channel 24 from WUCF-TV, broadcasting from 30 miles SSW of Glencoe. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Glencoe?
36 transmitters within 70 miles of Glencoe; around 20 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 Glencoe?
Point your antenna SSW, at about 191°. The main network towers for Glencoe sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Glencoe?
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 Glencoe?
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 Glencoe?
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.
TV channels in nearby Florida cities
- New Smyrna Beach2.7 mi
- Edgewater4.9 mi
- Samsula-Spruce Creek5.7 mi
- Port Orange7.9 mi
- South Daytona9.9 mi
- Daytona Beach13 mi
- Holly Hill16 mi
- Ormond Beach19 mi
- Deltona20 mi
- DeLand20 mi
- Orange City20 mi
- DeBary23 mi
- Ormond-by-the-Sea23 mi
- Sanford24 mi
- Mims26 mi
- Lake Mary28 mi
- Oviedo28 mi
- Heathrow30 mi
- Titusville30 mi
- Winter Springs30 mi
- Longwood31 mi
- Casselberry32 mi
- Pierson33 mi
- Bithlo34 mi
More: all TV stations in Florida · South region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Glencoe; signal estimates ignore terrain.