TV channels & antenna towers in Key Biscayne, Florida

Key Biscayne has 39 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, PBS and CW. About 35 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WMDF-LD, 5.7 miles to the NNW.

39TV transmitters within 70 miles
11networks over the air
5.7 mito the closest tower
12,990population

Network channels in Key Biscayne

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
IONWPXM-TVION35 19 mi351° N GoodMiami, FL
MeTVWPLGMeTV10.2 19 mi351° N GoodMiami, FL
ABCWSVNABC7.2 19 mi351° N GoodMiami, FL
CWWBFS-TVCW33 19 mi349° N StrongMiami, FL
CBSWFOR-TVCBS4 19 mi349° N StrongMiami, FL
UNIWLTV-DTUnivision23 19 mi349° N StrongMiami, FL
ABCWDFL-LDABC18 19 mi349° N FairMiami, FL
NBCWTVJNBC6 19 mi349° N StrongMiami, FL
PBSWLRN-TVPBS17 20 mi354° N StrongMiami, FL
TLMWSCVTelemundo51 20 mi355° N StrongFort Lauderdale, FL
TBNWHFT-TVTrinity45 21 mi358° N StrongMiami, FL
FOXWFLXFox29 61 mi355° N GoodWest Palm Beach, FL
CBSWPECCBS12 62 mi357° N WeakWest Palm Beach, FL
IONWPXP-TVION67 62 mi357° N FairLake Worth, FL
NBCWPTV-TVNBC5 62 mi357° N WeakWest Palm Beach, FL

Over-the-air TV in Key Biscayne

Key Biscayne is a city of about 13,000 people in Florida. There are 39 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 21 full-power, 3 Class A, 12 low-power and 3 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 35 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 18 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 32 transmitters are within 25 miles, 1 between 25 and 45 miles, and 6 farther out. Ten of the 15 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 35 (WPXM-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 Key Biscayne

Point your antenna N, at about 351°. The main network towers for Key Biscayne sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Nine network stations, WPXM-TV, WPLG, WSVN, WBFS-TV and WFOR-TV and others, transmit from the same tower site about 19 miles north of Key Biscayne (351° N). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 12 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Key Biscayne at fair strength or better, all arrive from the north, so this is an easy place to aim.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Key Biscayne

The farthest main network tower for Key Biscayne is WLRN-TV (PBS), 20 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here.

WFLX (Fox), 61 miles north, 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 Key Biscayne

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WMDF-LDLow power5.7 mi 342° NNWFairMiami, FL
WGEN-LDTranslator5.8 mi 344° NNWFairMiami, FL
W03BU-DLow power15 mi 297° WNWFairMiami, FL
WURH-LDLow power19 mi 351° NStrongMiami, FL
WPBTFull power19 mi 351° NStrongMiami, FL
WXEL-TVFull power19 mi 351° NStrongBoynton Beach, FL
WLMF-LDLow power19 mi 316° NWFairMiami, FL
WFUN-LDLow power19 mi 316° NWFairMiami, FL
WSFL-TVFull power19 mi 349° NStrongMiami, FL
WBEH-CDClass A19 mi 349° NFairMiami, FL
WEYS-LDLow power19 mi 352° NFairMiami, FL
WDGT-LDLow power19 mi 352° NFairMiami, FL
W18EU-DLow power20 mi 355° NFairMiami, FL
WVFW-LDTranslator20 mi 355° NFairMiami, FL
WSBS-CDClass A20 mi 355° NFairMiami, Etc., FL
WBEC-TVFull power20 mi 355° NStrongBoca Raton, FL
WAMI-DTFull power20 mi 355° NStrongHollywood, FL
WTXI-LDLow power20 mi 355° NFairMiami, FL
W16CC-DLow power21 mi 358° NFairWest Gate, FL
WJAN-CDClass A22 mi 241° WSWFairMiami, FL
W16CA-DTranslator22 mi 241° WSWFairHomestead, FL
WKWT-LDLow power42 mi 202° SSWPoorKey Largo, FL
WHDTFull power61 mi 355° NGoodStuart, FL
WFGCFull power62 mi 357° NWeakPalm Beach, FL

How Key Biscayne compares with the rest of Florida

With 35 stations at fair strength or better, Key Biscayne ranks 107th of 786 places in Florida: more than the typical Florida town (23). Its nearest major network tower is 19 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 Miami, 5.9 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Key Biscayne: 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 354° N, the direction of WLRN-TV (PBS), 20 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 35 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 Key Biscayne, FL?

ABC is on channel 7.2 from WSVN, broadcasting from 19 miles N of Key Biscayne. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Key Biscayne, FL?

CBS is on channel 4 from WFOR-TV, broadcasting from 19 miles N of Key Biscayne. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Key Biscayne, FL?

NBC is on channel 6 from WTVJ, broadcasting from 19 miles N of Key Biscayne. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Key Biscayne, FL?

Fox is on channel 29 from WFLX, broadcasting from 61 miles N of Key Biscayne. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is PBS in Key Biscayne, FL?

PBS is on channel 17 from WLRN-TV, broadcasting from 20 miles N of Key Biscayne. Estimated signal: strong.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Key Biscayne?

39 transmitters within 70 miles of Key Biscayne; around 35 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 Key Biscayne?

Point your antenna N, at about 351°. The main network towers for Key Biscayne sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Key Biscayne?

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. Picking up Fox from up to 61 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Key Biscayne?

WFLX (Fox), 61 miles north, 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 Key Biscayne?

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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