TV channels & antenna towers in Highland City, Florida
Highland City has 60 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 W36EC-D, 14 miles to the NNW.
Network channels in Highland City
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOXWTVTFox | 13 | 24 mi | 246° WSW | Good | Tampa, FL |
| PBSWEDUPBS | 3.1 | 25 mi | 251° WSW | Fair | Tampa, FL |
| UNIWVEA-TVUnivision | 50 | 25 mi | 251° WSW | Strong | Tampa, FL |
| TLMWRMD-CDTelemundo | 49 | 25 mi | 251° WSW | Fair | Tampa, FL |
| CWWTTACW | 38 | 25 mi | 250° WSW | Fair | St. Petersburg, FL |
| ABCWFTS-TVABC | 28 | 25 mi | 250° WSW | Strong | Tampa, FL |
| NBCWFLA-TVNBC | 8 | 25 mi | 250° WSW | Fair | Tampa, FL |
| IONWXPX-TVION | 66 | 25 mi | 247° WSW | Good | Bradenton, FL |
| CBSWTSPCBS | 10 | 25 mi | 247° WSW | Good | St. Petersburg, FL |
| UNIWVEA-TVUnivision | 50 | 25 mi | 247° WSW | Good | Venice, FL |
| MeTVWMOR-TVMeTV | 32.2 | 25 mi | 247° WSW | Strong | Lakeland, FL |
| ABCWWSBABC | 40 | 41 mi | 227° SW | Fair | Sarasota, FL |
| TLMWTMO-CDTelemundo | 31 | 51 mi | 30° NNE | Poor | Orlando, FL |
| IONWOPX-TVION | 56 | 56 mi | 67° ENE | Good | Melbourne, FL |
| UNIWVEN-TVUnivision | 43 | 65 mi | 48° NE | Good | Melbourne, FL |
| TBNWHLV-TVTrinity | 52 | 65 mi | 48° NE | Good | Cocoa, FL |
| CWWKCFCW | 18 | 65 mi | 48° NE | Good | Clermont, FL |
| PBSWUCF-TVPBS | 24 | 65 mi | 47° NE | Fair | Orlando, FL |
| ABCWFTVABC | 9 | 65 mi | 50° NE | Good | Orlando, FL |
| FOXWOFLFox | 35 | 65 mi | 47° NE | Fair | Orlando, FL |
| NBCWESHNBC | 2 | 67 mi | 48° NE | Fair | Daytona Beach, FL |
| CBSWKMG-TVCBS | 6 | 67 mi | 48° NE | Good | Orlando, FL |
Over-the-air TV in Highland City
With roughly 10,800 residents, Highland City is a city in Florida. Our map shows 60 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 29 full-power, 11 Class A, 19 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 38 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 16 at good or strong strength.
13 of them are within 25 miles of Highland City, 15 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 32 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 strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 28 (WFTS-TV), CBS on channel 6 (WKMG-TV), NBC on channel 8 (WFLA-TV), Fox on channel 13 (WTVT), PBS on channel 3.1 (WEDU), CW on channel 18 (WKCF), ION on channel 66 (WXPX-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 (fair signal) and Univision (strong 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 Highland City
Point your antenna WSW, at about 249°. The main network towers for Highland City 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 24 miles southwest of Highland City (246° WSW). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.
Of the 21 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Highland City at fair strength or better, 43% arrive from the northeast; the rest are spread across two other directions.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Highland City, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Highland City
The farthest main network tower for Highland City is WFLA-TV (NBC), 25 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here.
WKMG-TV (CBS), 67 miles northeast, 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.
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 Highland City
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 38; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W36EC-DLow power | 14 mi | 338° NNW | Fair | Lakeland, FL |
| WEDQFull power | 25 mi | 251° WSW | Fair | Tampa, FL |
| WTOGFull power | 25 mi | 251° WSW | Good | St. Petersburg, FL |
| WGCT-LDLow power | 25 mi | 251° WSW | Fair | Tampa, FL |
| WTBT-LDLow power | 25 mi | 251° WSW | Fair | Tampa, FL |
| WCLFFull power | 25 mi | 250° WSW | Strong | Clearwater, FL |
| W16DQ-DLow power | 25 mi | 247° WSW | Fair | Tampa, FL |
| WSPF-CDClass A | 25 mi | 247° WSW | Fair | St. Petersburg, FL |
| WSVT-LDLow power | 25 mi | 247° WSW | Fair | Tampa, FL |
| WXAX-CDClass A | 25 mi | 247° WSW | Fair | Clearwater, FL |
| WTAM-LDLow power | 25 mi | 247° WSW | Fair | Tampa, FL |
| WDNP-LDLow power | 32 mi | 266° W | Weak | Tampa, FL |
| W31EG-DLow power | 33 mi | 274° W | Weak | Tampa, FL |
| WKME-CDClass A | 39 mi | 68° ENE | Weak | Kissimmee, FL |
| WHDO-CDClass A | 41 mi | 47° NE | Weak | Orlando, FL |
| W05CO-DLow power | 41 mi | 227° SW | Poor | Sarasota, FL |
| W36FJ-DTranslator | 46 mi | 141° SE | Poor | Sebring, FL |
| WARP-CDClass A | 46 mi | 262° W | Poor | Tampa-St. Petersburg, FL |
| WFEF-LDLow power | 49 mi | 31° NNE | Poor | Orlando, FL |
| W32FH-DLow power | 55 mi | 262° W | Poor | St. Petersburg, FL |
| WZRA-CDClass A | 56 mi | 292° WNW | Poor | Oldsmar, FL |
| WPDS-LDLow power | 56 mi | 267° W | Poor | Largo, Etc., FL |
| WSWF-LDLow power | 57 mi | 43° NE | Poor | Orlando, FL |
| WQFT-LDLow power | 62 mi | 350° N | Poor | Ocala, FL |
| WYKE-CDClass A | 64 mi | 343° NNW | Poor | Wildwood, FL |
How Highland City compares with the rest of Florida
With 38 stations at fair strength or better, Highland City ranks 4th of 786 places in Florida: more than the typical Florida town (23). Its nearest major network tower is 24 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 Lakeland, 6.7 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Highland City: 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 250° WSW, the direction of WFLA-TV (NBC), 25 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 38 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 Highland City, FL?
ABC is on channel 28 from WFTS-TV, broadcasting from 25 miles WSW of Highland City. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CBS in Highland City, FL?
CBS is on channel 6 from WKMG-TV, broadcasting from 67 miles NE of Highland City. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in Highland City, FL?
NBC is on channel 8 from WFLA-TV, broadcasting from 25 miles WSW of Highland City. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is Fox in Highland City, FL?
Fox is on channel 13 from WTVT, broadcasting from 24 miles WSW of Highland City. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is PBS in Highland City, FL?
PBS is on channel 3.1 from WEDU, broadcasting from 25 miles WSW of Highland City. Estimated signal: fair.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Highland City?
60 transmitters within 70 miles of Highland City; around 38 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 Highland City?
Point your antenna WSW, at about 249°. The main network towers for Highland City sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Highland City?
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 from up to 67 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Highland City?
WKMG-TV (CBS), 67 miles northeast, 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 Highland City?
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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More: all TV stations in Florida · South region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Highland City; signal estimates ignore terrain.