TV channels & antenna towers in Gotha, Florida

Gotha has 61 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 WFEF-LD, 4.9 miles to the NE.

61TV transmitters within 70 miles
11networks over the air
4.9 mito the closest tower
1,915population

Network channels in Gotha

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
TLMWTMO-CDTelemundo31 6.8 mi37° NE GoodOrlando, FL
PBSWUCF-TVPBS24 27 mi79° ENE GoodOrlando, FL
FOXWOFLFox35 27 mi79° ENE GoodOrlando, FL
UNIWVEN-TVUnivision43 27 mi81° E GoodMelbourne, FL
TBNWHLV-TVTrinity52 27 mi81° E GoodCocoa, FL
CWWKCFCW18 27 mi81° E GoodClermont, FL
ABCWFTVABC9 29 mi84° E GoodOrlando, FL
NBCWESHNBC2 29 mi78° ENE FairDaytona Beach, FL
CBSWKMG-TVCBS6 29 mi78° ENE GoodOrlando, FL
IONWOPX-TVION56 35 mi119° ESE GoodMelbourne, FL
CBSWKMG-LDCBS6 61 mi327° NNW PoorOcala, FL
PBSWEDUPBS3.1 65 mi224° SW WeakTampa, FL
UNIWVEA-TVUnivision50 65 mi224° SW FairTampa, FL
TLMWRMD-CDTelemundo49 65 mi224° SW PoorTampa, FL
CWWTTACW38 65 mi224° SW WeakSt. Petersburg, FL
ABCWFTS-TVABC28 65 mi224° SW GoodTampa, FL
NBCWFLA-TVNBC8 65 mi224° SW WeakTampa, FL
FOXWTVTFox13 66 mi222° SW WeakTampa, FL
IONWXPX-TVION66 66 mi223° SW FairBradenton, FL
CBSWTSPCBS10 66 mi223° SW FairSt. Petersburg, FL
UNIWVEA-TVUnivision50 66 mi223° SW FairVenice, FL
MeTVWMOR-TVMeTV32.2 66 mi223° SW FairLakeland, FL

Over-the-air TV in Gotha

Gotha, Florida has a population of about 1,920. Our map shows 61 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 29 full-power, 11 Class A, 19 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 32 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 17 at good or strong strength.

4 of them are within 25 miles of Gotha, 26 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 31 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 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), MeTV on channel 32.2 (WMOR-TV) and Trinity on channel 52 (WHLV-TV). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (good 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 Gotha

Point your antenna E, at about 80°. The main network towers for Gotha sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Seven network stations, WUCF-TV, WOFL, WVEN-TV, WHLV-TV and WKCF and others, transmit from the same tower site about 27 miles east of Gotha (79° ENE). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 16 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Gotha at fair strength or better, 50% arrive from the east; the rest are spread across three other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Gotha

The farthest main network tower for Gotha is WESH (NBC), 29 miles away with a fair 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 Gotha

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 39; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WFEF-LDLow power4.9 mi 49° NEGoodOrlando, FL
WHDO-CDClass A14 mi 143° SEFairOrlando, FL
WSWF-LDLow power18 mi 81° EFairOrlando, FL
WTGLFull power27 mi 79° ENEGoodLeesburg, FL
WRBWFull power27 mi 79° ENEGoodOrlando, FL
WRCF-CDClass A27 mi 81° EFairOrlando, FL
WACXFull power27 mi 81° EFairLeesburg, FL
WATV-LDLow power27 mi 81° EWeakOrlando, FL
WZXZ-CDClass A27 mi 81° EFairOrlando, Etc., FL
WOFT-LDLow power27 mi 81° EWeakOrlando, FL
WOME-LDLow power27 mi 81° EWeakOrlando, FL
WDTO-LDLow power27 mi 82° EWeakOrlando, FL
WKME-CDClass A28 mi 149° SSEFairKissimmee, FL
WRDQFull power29 mi 84° EGoodOrlando, FL
WEFSFull power29 mi 78° ENEGoodCocoa, FL
WDSC-TVFull power29 mi 78° ENEGoodNew Smyrna Beach, FL
WOTF-TVFull power30 mi 25° NNEGoodDaytona Beach, FL
WDYB-CDClass A30 mi 25° NNEFairDaytona Beach, FL
W36EC-DLow power37 mi 226° SWWeakLakeland, FL
WQFT-LDLow power39 mi 305° NWPoorOcala, FL
WYKE-CDClass A46 mi 300° WNWPoorWildwood, FL
WPXB-LDLow power50 mi 26° NNEPoorDaytona Beach, FL
W19EM-DLow power57 mi 118° ESEPoorMelbourne, FL
WOCD-LDLow power57 mi 316° NWPoorOcala, FL
W26DP-DTranslator58 mi 296° WNWPoorInverness, FL

How Gotha compares with the rest of Florida

With 32 stations at fair strength or better, Gotha ranks 154th of 786 places in Florida: more than the typical Florida town (23). Its nearest major network tower is 6.8 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 Ocoee, 3.1 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Gotha: 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 78° ENE, the direction of WESH (NBC), 29 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 Gotha, FL?

ABC is on channel 9 from WFTV, broadcasting from 29 miles E of Gotha. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Gotha, FL?

CBS is on channel 6 from WKMG-TV, broadcasting from 29 miles ENE of Gotha. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Gotha, FL?

NBC is on channel 2 from WESH, broadcasting from 29 miles ENE of Gotha. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is Fox in Gotha, FL?

Fox is on channel 35 from WOFL, broadcasting from 27 miles ENE of Gotha. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is PBS in Gotha, FL?

PBS is on channel 24 from WUCF-TV, broadcasting from 27 miles ENE of Gotha. Estimated signal: good.

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

61 transmitters within 70 miles of Gotha; 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 Gotha?

Point your antenna E, at about 80°. The main network towers for Gotha sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Gotha?

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 Gotha?

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 Gotha?

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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