TV channels & antenna towers in Islamorada, Florida
Islamorada has 11 TV transmitters within 70 miles. About 1 station should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WKWT-LD, 19 miles to the NE.
Over-the-air TV in Islamorada
Islamorada is a town of about 7,130 people in Florida. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 11 licensed TV transmitters: 1 Class A, 8 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 1 is likely to arrive at fair strength or better.
By distance, 2 transmitters are within 25 miles, 2 between 25 and 45 miles, and 7 farther out.
No ABC affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is WSVN in Miami, FL, 77 miles to the north. No CBS affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is WFOR-TV in Miami, FL, 76 miles to the north.
Which way to point your antenna in Islamorada
The nearest towers around Islamorada are in different directions: WKWT-LD 44° NE (19 mi), W29CW-D 241° WSW (23 mi) and W16CA-D 13° NNE (44 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.
All of the nearest towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Islamorada, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Islamorada
The farthest of the closest towers for Islamorada is W16CA-D, 44 miles away with a very weak estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.
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 TV stations near Islamorada
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WKWT-LDLow power | 19 mi | 44° NE | Fair | Key Largo, FL |
| W29CW-DLow power | 23 mi | 241° WSW | Poor | Duck Key, FL |
| W16CA-DTranslator | 44 mi | 13° NNE | Poor | Homestead, FL |
| WJAN-CDClass A | 44 mi | 13° NNE | Poor | Miami, FL |
| WYMI-LDLow power | 58 mi | 253° WSW | Poor | Summerland Key, FL |
| WGZT-LDLow power | 60 mi | 252° WSW | Poor | Key West, FL |
| W03BU-DLow power | 62 mi | 15° NNE | Poor | Miami, FL |
| WMDF-LDLow power | 65 mi | 25° NNE | Poor | Miami, FL |
| WGEN-LDTranslator | 65 mi | 25° NNE | Poor | Miami, FL |
| WLMF-LDLow power | 69 mi | 13° NNE | Poor | Miami, FL |
| WFUN-LDLow power | 69 mi | 13° NNE | Poor | Miami, FL |
How Islamorada compares with the rest of Florida
With 1 station at fair strength or better, Islamorada ranks 784th of 786 places in Florida: fewer than the typical Florida town (23).
17% of Florida's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna. The nearest larger city is Homestead, 39 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Islamorada: 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 13° NNE, the direction of W16CA-D, 44 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 1 station, 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
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Islamorada?
11 transmitters within 70 miles of Islamorada; around 1 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 Islamorada?
The nearest towers around Islamorada are in different directions: WKWT-LD 44° NE (19 mi), W29CW-D 241° WSW (23 mi) and W16CA-D 13° NNE (44 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.
What kind of antenna do I need in Islamorada?
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 163° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Islamorada?
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 Islamorada?
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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- Princeton45 mi
- Goulds47 mi
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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 Islamorada; signal estimates ignore terrain.