TV channels & antenna towers in Hillsboro Beach, Florida

Hillsboro Beach has 48 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, PBS and CW. About 31 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is W16CC-D, 22 miles to the SSW.

48TV transmitters within 70 miles
11networks over the air
22 mito the closest tower
2,004population

Network channels in Hillsboro Beach

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
TBNWHFT-TVTrinity45 22 mi196° SSW StrongMiami, FL
CBSWPECCBS12 22 mi339° NNW GoodWest Palm Beach, FL
FOXWFLXFox29 22 mi333° NNW StrongWest Palm Beach, FL
IONWPXP-TVION67 22 mi338° NNW StrongLake Worth, FL
NBCWPTV-TVNBC5 22 mi338° NNW GoodWest Palm Beach, FL
TLMWSCVTelemundo51 22 mi198° SSW StrongFort Lauderdale, FL
PBSWLRN-TVPBS17 23 mi198° SSW StrongMiami, FL
MeTVWPLGMeTV10.2 24 mi200° SSW GoodMiami, FL
ABCWSVNABC7.2 24 mi200° SSW GoodMiami, FL
NBCWTVJNBC6 24 mi202° SSW StrongMiami, FL
CWWBFS-TVCW33 24 mi202° SSW StrongMiami, FL
CBSWFOR-TVCBS4 24 mi202° SSW StrongMiami, FL
UNIWLTV-DTUnivision23 24 mi202° SSW StrongMiami, FL
ABCWDFL-LDABC18 24 mi202° SSW WeakMiami, FL
IONWPXM-TVION35 25 mi200° SSW GoodMiami, FL
TBNWTCE-TVTrinity21 51 mi353° N GoodFort Pierce, FL
CWWTVXCW34 60 mi342° NNW GoodFort Pierce, FL
ABCWPBFABC25 60 mi341° NNW GoodTequesta, FL

Over-the-air TV in Hillsboro Beach

Hillsboro Beach, Florida has a population of about 2,000. Our map shows 48 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 24 full-power, 5 Class A, 16 low-power and 3 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 31 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 25 at good or strong strength.

31 of them are within 25 miles of Hillsboro Beach, 7 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 10 are more than 45 miles out. Ten of the 18 network stations in range are licensed to Miami, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Miami's stations.

The strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 7.2 (WSVN), CBS on channel 4 (WFOR-TV), NBC on channel 6 (WTVJ), Fox on channel 29 (WFLX), PBS on channel 17 (WLRN-TV), CW on channel 33 (WBFS-TV), ION on channel 67 (WPXP-TV), Telemundo on channel 51 (WSCV), Univision on channel 23 (WLTV-DT), MeTV on channel 10.2 (WPLG) and Trinity on channel 45 (WHFT-TV). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (strong signal) and Univision (strong 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 Hillsboro Beach

The main network towers around Hillsboro Beach are in different directions: ABC 200° SSW (24 mi), CBS 202° SSW (24 mi), NBC 202° SSW (24 mi), Fox 333° NNW (22 mi) and PBS 198° SSW (23 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Five network stations, WHFT-TV, WSCV, WLRN-TV, WPLG and WSVN, transmit from the same tower site about 22 miles south of Hillsboro Beach (196° SSW). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 17 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Hillsboro Beach at fair strength or better, 59% arrive from the south; the rest are spread across two other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Hillsboro Beach

The farthest main network tower for Hillsboro Beach is WFOR-TV (CBS), 24 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

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 Hillsboro Beach

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 30; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
W16CC-DLow power22 mi 196° SSWFairWest Gate, FL
WHDTFull power22 mi 333° NNWStrongStuart, FL
WFGCFull power22 mi 338° NNWGoodPalm Beach, FL
W18EU-DLow power22 mi 198° SSWFairMiami, FL
WVFW-LDTranslator22 mi 198° SSWFairMiami, FL
WSBS-CDClass A22 mi 198° SSWFairMiami, Etc., FL
WBEC-TVFull power22 mi 198° SSWStrongBoca Raton, FL
WAMI-DTFull power22 mi 198° SSWStrongHollywood, FL
WTXI-LDLow power22 mi 198° SSWFairMiami, FL
WEYS-LDLow power24 mi 200° SSWWeakMiami, FL
WDGT-LDLow power24 mi 200° SSWWeakMiami, FL
WSFL-TVFull power24 mi 202° SSWStrongMiami, FL
WBEH-CDClass A24 mi 202° SSWFairMiami, FL
WURH-LDLow power25 mi 200° SSWStrongMiami, FL
WPBTFull power25 mi 200° SSWStrongMiami, FL
WXEL-TVFull power25 mi 200° SSWStrongBoynton Beach, FL
W05DH-DLow power32 mi 0° NWeakJupiter, FL
WLMF-LDLow power33 mi 213° SSWWeakMiami, FL
WFUN-LDLow power33 mi 213° SSWWeakMiami, FL
WBWP-LDLow power35 mi 0° NWeakWest Palm Beach, FL
WGEN-LDTranslator37 mi 191° SPoorMiami, FL
WMDF-LDLow power37 mi 191° SPoorMiami, FL
W03BU-DLow power39 mi 208° SSWPoorMiami, FL
WWHB-CDClass A51 mi 353° NPoorStuart, FL
WTCN-CDClass A51 mi 353° NPoorPalm Beach, FL

How Hillsboro Beach compares with the rest of Florida

With 31 stations at fair strength or better, Hillsboro Beach ranks 168th of 786 places in Florida: more than the typical Florida town (23). Its nearest major network tower is 22 miles away, against a state median of 20 miles.

23% of Florida's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an indoor antenna. The nearest larger city is Deerfield Beach, 2.1 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Hillsboro Beach: step by step

  1. Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
  2. Point it toward 202° SSW, the direction of WFOR-TV (CBS), 24 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 31 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 Hillsboro Beach, FL?

ABC is on channel 7.2 from WSVN, broadcasting from 24 miles SSW of Hillsboro Beach. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Hillsboro Beach, FL?

CBS is on channel 4 from WFOR-TV, broadcasting from 24 miles SSW of Hillsboro Beach. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Hillsboro Beach, FL?

NBC is on channel 6 from WTVJ, broadcasting from 24 miles SSW of Hillsboro Beach. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Hillsboro Beach, FL?

Fox is on channel 29 from WFLX, broadcasting from 22 miles NNW of Hillsboro Beach. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is PBS in Hillsboro Beach, FL?

PBS is on channel 17 from WLRN-TV, broadcasting from 23 miles SSW of Hillsboro Beach. Estimated signal: strong.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Hillsboro Beach?

48 transmitters within 70 miles of Hillsboro Beach; around 31 of them are likely to be receivable with indoor 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 Hillsboro Beach?

The main network towers around Hillsboro Beach are in different directions: ABC 200° SSW (24 mi), CBS 202° SSW (24 mi), NBC 202° SSW (24 mi), Fox 333° NNW (22 mi) and PBS 198° SSW (23 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

What kind of antenna do I need in Hillsboro Beach?

Indoor antenna (up to ~25 miles). The main towers are close. A flat indoor antenna near a window facing the towers should pull in the major networks.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Hillsboro Beach?

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 Hillsboro Beach?

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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