TV channels & antenna towers in Homosassa Springs, Florida

Homosassa Springs has 43 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, PBS and CW. About 9 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is W26DP-D, 13 miles to the ENE.

43TV transmitters within 70 miles
8networks over the air
13 mito the closest tower
13,791population

Network channels in Homosassa Springs

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
FOXWOGXFox51 41 mi21° NNE GoodOcala, FL
CBSWKMG-LDCBS6 44 mi43° NE PoorOcala, FL
CWWCJB-TVCW20.2 52 mi12° NNE FairGainesville, FL
NBCWGFLNBC28.3 57 mi0° N FairHigh Springs, FL
PBSWUFTPBS5 64 mi10° N WeakGainesville, FL
PBSWEDUPBS3.1 69 mi164° SSE WeakTampa, FL
UNIWVEA-TVUnivision50 69 mi164° SSE FairTampa, FL
TLMWRMD-CDTelemundo49 69 mi164° SSE PoorTampa, FL
CWWTTACW38 69 mi164° SSE WeakSt. Petersburg, FL
ABCWFTS-TVABC28 69 mi164° SSE FairTampa, FL
NBCWFLA-TVNBC8 69 mi164° SSE WeakTampa, FL
TLMWTMO-CDTelemundo31 69 mi101° E PoorOrlando, FL

Over-the-air TV in Homosassa Springs

Homosassa Springs, Florida has a population of about 13,800. Our map shows 43 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 13 full-power, 6 Class A, 22 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 9 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 1 at good or strong strength.

2 of them are within 25 miles of Homosassa Springs, 7 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 34 are more than 45 miles out. Five of the 12 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-LD), NBC on channel 28.3 (WGFL), Fox on channel 51 (WOGX), PBS on channel 5 (WUFT), CW on channel 20.2 (WCJB-TV), Telemundo on channel 49 (WRMD-CD) and Univision on channel 50 (WVEA-TV). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (very weak signal) and Univision (fair 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 Homosassa Springs

The main network towers around Homosassa Springs are in different directions: ABC 164° SSE (69 mi), NBC 0° N (57 mi), Fox 21° NNE (41 mi) and PBS 10° N (64 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Six network stations, WEDU, WVEA-TV, WRMD-CD, WTTA and WFTS-TV and others, transmit from the same tower site about 69 miles south of Homosassa Springs (164° SSE). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 5 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Homosassa Springs at fair strength or better, 60% arrive from the north; the rest are spread across one other direction.

WFTS-TV (ABC), WGFL (NBC) and WUFT (PBS) lie beyond the radio horizon of their transmitter as seen from Homosassa Springs. Past that point signals fade quickly, so antenna height matters more than amplification.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Homosassa Springs

The farthest main network tower for Homosassa Springs is WFTS-TV (ABC), 69 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 Homosassa Springs

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.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
W26DP-DTranslator13 mi 63° ENEFairInverness, FL
WYKE-CDClass A24 mi 81° EFairWildwood, FL
WQFT-LDLow power32 mi 84° EWeakOcala, FL
WOCD-LDLow power33 mi 47° NEWeakOcala, FL
WZRA-CDClass A39 mi 194° SSWWeakOldsmar, FL
W30EM-DLow power42 mi 13° NNEPoorOcala, FL
W20ES-DLow power43 mi 30° NNEPoorReddick, FL
WTBZ-LDLow power45 mi 7° NPoorGainesville, FL
W19EX-DLow power52 mi 12° NNEPoorGainesville, FL
WBMN-LDLow power52 mi 12° NNEPoorOcala, FL
WTGB-LDLow power52 mi 12° NNEPoorGainesville, FL
W31EG-DLow power57 mi 170° SPoorTampa, FL
WNFT-LDLow power57 mi 0° NPoorGainesville, FL
WYME-CDClass A57 mi 0° NPoorGainesville, FL
WNBW-DTFull power57 mi 0° NWeakGainesville, FL
WACX-LDLow power57 mi 0° NPoorAlachua, Etc., FL
WFGZ-LDLow power57 mi 0° NPoorGainesville, FL
W36EC-DLow power59 mi 140° SEPoorLakeland, FL
WDNP-LDLow power61 mi 170° SPoorTampa, FL
WPDS-LDLow power63 mi 192° SSWPoorLargo, Etc., FL
WRUF-LDLow power64 mi 10° NPoorGainesville, FL
WARP-CDClass A65 mi 183° SPoorTampa-St. Petersburg, FL
WGVT-LDLow power66 mi 10° NPoorGainesville, FL
WSHX-LDLow power66 mi 10° NPoorGainesville, FL
W32FH-DLow power67 mi 190° SPoorSt. Petersburg, FL

How Homosassa Springs compares with the rest of Florida

With 9 stations at fair strength or better, Homosassa Springs ranks 761st of 786 places in Florida: fewer than the typical Florida town (23). Its nearest major network tower is 41 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, 23 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Homosassa Springs: step by step

  1. 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.
  2. Point it toward 164° SSE, the direction of WFTS-TV (ABC), 69 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 9 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 Homosassa Springs, FL?

ABC is on channel 28 from WFTS-TV, broadcasting from 69 miles SSE of Homosassa Springs. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CBS in Homosassa Springs, FL?

CBS is on channel 6 from WKMG-LD, broadcasting from 44 miles NE of Homosassa Springs. Estimated signal: very weak.

What channel is NBC in Homosassa Springs, FL?

NBC is on channel 28.3 from WGFL, broadcasting from 57 miles N of Homosassa Springs. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is Fox in Homosassa Springs, FL?

Fox is on channel 51 from WOGX, broadcasting from 41 miles NNE of Homosassa Springs. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is PBS in Homosassa Springs, FL?

PBS is on channel 5 from WUFT, broadcasting from 64 miles N of Homosassa Springs. Estimated signal: weak.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Homosassa Springs?

43 transmitters within 70 miles of Homosassa Springs; around 9 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 Homosassa Springs?

The main network towers around Homosassa Springs are in different directions: ABC 164° SSE (69 mi), NBC 0° N (57 mi), Fox 21° NNE (41 mi) and PBS 10° N (64 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

What kind of antenna do I need in Homosassa Springs?

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. The towers are spread over about 164° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Homosassa Springs?

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 Homosassa Springs?

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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