TV channels & antenna towers in Hill 'n Dale, Florida
Hill 'n Dale has 46 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, PBS and CW. About 19 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WYKE-CD, 24 miles to the NNE.
Network channels in Hill 'n Dale
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PBSWEDUPBS | 3.1 | 46 mi | 177° S | Fair | Tampa, FL |
| UNIWVEA-TVUnivision | 50 | 46 mi | 177° S | Good | Tampa, FL |
| TLMWRMD-CDTelemundo | 49 | 46 mi | 177° S | Poor | Tampa, FL |
| CWWTTACW | 38 | 47 mi | 177° S | Fair | St. Petersburg, FL |
| ABCWFTS-TVABC | 28 | 47 mi | 177° S | Good | Tampa, FL |
| NBCWFLA-TVNBC | 8 | 47 mi | 177° S | Fair | Tampa, FL |
| IONWXPX-TVION | 66 | 48 mi | 177° S | Good | Bradenton, FL |
| CBSWTSPCBS | 10 | 48 mi | 177° S | Fair | St. Petersburg, FL |
| UNIWVEA-TVUnivision | 50 | 48 mi | 177° S | Good | Venice, FL |
| MeTVWMOR-TVMeTV | 32.2 | 48 mi | 177° S | Good | Lakeland, FL |
| FOXWTVTFox | 13 | 49 mi | 176° S | Fair | Tampa, FL |
| TLMWTMO-CDTelemundo | 31 | 51 mi | 83° E | Poor | Orlando, FL |
| CBSWKMG-LDCBS | 6 | 53 mi | 14° NNE | Poor | Ocala, FL |
| FOXWOGXFox | 51 | 58 mi | 358° N | Fair | Ocala, FL |
| ABCWWSBABC | 40 | 67 mi | 184° S | Poor | Sarasota, FL |
Over-the-air TV in Hill 'n Dale
Hill 'n Dale, Florida has a population of about 1,930. Our map shows 46 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 16 full-power, 10 Class A, 18 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 19 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 7 at good or strong strength.
1 of them is within 25 miles of Hill 'n Dale, 7 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 38 are more than 45 miles out. Six of the 15 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 10 (WTSP), NBC on channel 8 (WFLA-TV), Fox on channel 13 (WTVT), PBS on channel 3.1 (WEDU), CW on channel 38 (WTTA), ION on channel 66 (WXPX-TV), Telemundo on channel 49 (WRMD-CD), Univision on channel 50 (WVEA-TV) and MeTV on channel 32.2 (WMOR-TV). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (very weak signal) and Univision (good signal). 4 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 Hill 'n Dale
Point your antenna S, at about 177°. The main network towers for Hill 'n Dale sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
11 network stations, WEDU, WVEA-TV, WRMD-CD, WTTA and WFTS-TV and others, transmit from the same tower site about 46 miles south of Hill 'n Dale (177° S). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.
Of the 11 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Hill 'n Dale at fair strength or better, 91% arrive from the south; the rest are spread across one other direction.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Hill 'n Dale, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Hill 'n Dale
The farthest main network tower for Hill 'n Dale is WTVT (Fox), 49 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.
At this distance a low-noise preamplifier mounted on the mast, right below the antenna, helps more than an amplifier near the TV. It boosts the signal before cable loss eats into it. See the amplifier guide.
Other stations near Hill 'n Dale
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 31; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WYKE-CDClass A | 24 mi | 17° NNE | Fair | Wildwood, FL |
| W26DP-DTranslator | 26 mi | 349° N | Fair | Inverness, FL |
| WQFT-LDLow power | 27 mi | 33° NNE | Fair | Ocala, FL |
| WZRA-CDClass A | 32 mi | 236° SW | Fair | Oldsmar, FL |
| W36EC-DLow power | 33 mi | 141° SE | Weak | Lakeland, FL |
| W31EG-DLow power | 37 mi | 191° S | Weak | Tampa, FL |
| WDNP-LDLow power | 41 mi | 189° S | Poor | Tampa, FL |
| WOCD-LDLow power | 42 mi | 10° N | Poor | Ocala, FL |
| WEDQFull power | 46 mi | 177° S | Fair | Tampa, FL |
| WTOGFull power | 46 mi | 177° S | Good | St. Petersburg, FL |
| WGCT-LDLow power | 46 mi | 177° S | Poor | Tampa, FL |
| WTBT-LDLow power | 46 mi | 177° S | Poor | Tampa, FL |
| WCLFFull power | 47 mi | 177° S | Good | Clearwater, FL |
| W16DQ-DLow power | 48 mi | 177° S | Poor | Tampa, FL |
| WSPF-CDClass A | 48 mi | 177° S | Poor | St. Petersburg, FL |
| WSVT-LDLow power | 48 mi | 177° S | Poor | Tampa, FL |
| WXAX-CDClass A | 48 mi | 177° S | Poor | Clearwater, FL |
| WTAM-LDLow power | 48 mi | 177° S | Poor | Tampa, FL |
| WARP-CDClass A | 49 mi | 204° SSW | Poor | Tampa-St. Petersburg, FL |
| WFEF-LDLow power | 51 mi | 86° E | Poor | Orlando, FL |
| WPDS-LDLow power | 52 mi | 216° SW | Poor | Largo, Etc., FL |
| W32FH-DLow power | 54 mi | 211° SSW | Poor | St. Petersburg, FL |
| WHDO-CDClass A | 56 mi | 101° E | Poor | Orlando, FL |
| W20ES-DLow power | 57 mi | 5° N | Poor | Reddick, FL |
| W30EM-DLow power | 61 mi | 353° N | Poor | Ocala, FL |
How Hill 'n Dale compares with the rest of Florida
With 19 stations at fair strength or better, Hill 'n Dale ranks 514th of 786 places in Florida: fewer than the typical Florida town (23). Its nearest major network tower is 46 miles away, against a state median of 20 miles.
17% of Florida's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna. The nearest larger city is Spring Hill, 14 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Hill 'n Dale: step by step
- Mount an outdoor antenna on the roof or a mast, as high as you can safely get it, with a clear view toward the towers.
- Point it toward 176° S, the direction of WTVT (Fox), 49 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 19 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 Hill 'n Dale, FL?
ABC is on channel 28 from WFTS-TV, broadcasting from 47 miles S of Hill 'n Dale. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CBS in Hill 'n Dale, FL?
CBS is on channel 10 from WTSP, broadcasting from 48 miles S of Hill 'n Dale. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is NBC in Hill 'n Dale, FL?
NBC is on channel 8 from WFLA-TV, broadcasting from 47 miles S of Hill 'n Dale. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is Fox in Hill 'n Dale, FL?
Fox is on channel 13 from WTVT, broadcasting from 49 miles S of Hill 'n Dale. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is PBS in Hill 'n Dale, FL?
PBS is on channel 3.1 from WEDU, broadcasting from 46 miles S of Hill 'n Dale. Estimated signal: fair.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Hill 'n Dale?
46 transmitters within 70 miles of Hill 'n Dale; around 19 of them are likely to be receivable with outdoor directional 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 Hill 'n Dale?
Point your antenna S, at about 177°. The main network towers for Hill 'n Dale sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Hill 'n Dale?
Outdoor directional antenna (45–70 miles). Some major towers are a long way off. Mount a directional antenna on the roof or a mast and aim it with the bearings below.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Hill 'n Dale?
At this distance a low-noise preamplifier mounted on the mast, right below the antenna, helps more than an amplifier near the TV. It boosts the signal before cable loss eats into it. See the amplifier guide.
Is there an app to find TV towers in Hill 'n Dale?
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 Hill 'n Dale; signal estimates ignore terrain.