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.
Network channels in Key Biscayne
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IONWPXM-TVION | 35 | 19 mi | 351° N | Good | Miami, FL |
| MeTVWPLGMeTV | 10.2 | 19 mi | 351° N | Good | Miami, FL |
| ABCWSVNABC | 7.2 | 19 mi | 351° N | Good | Miami, FL |
| CWWBFS-TVCW | 33 | 19 mi | 349° N | Strong | Miami, FL |
| CBSWFOR-TVCBS | 4 | 19 mi | 349° N | Strong | Miami, FL |
| UNIWLTV-DTUnivision | 23 | 19 mi | 349° N | Strong | Miami, FL |
| ABCWDFL-LDABC | 18 | 19 mi | 349° N | Fair | Miami, FL |
| NBCWTVJNBC | 6 | 19 mi | 349° N | Strong | Miami, FL |
| PBSWLRN-TVPBS | 17 | 20 mi | 354° N | Strong | Miami, FL |
| TLMWSCVTelemundo | 51 | 20 mi | 355° N | Strong | Fort Lauderdale, FL |
| TBNWHFT-TVTrinity | 45 | 21 mi | 358° N | Strong | Miami, FL |
| FOXWFLXFox | 29 | 61 mi | 355° N | Good | West Palm Beach, FL |
| CBSWPECCBS | 12 | 62 mi | 357° N | Weak | West Palm Beach, FL |
| IONWPXP-TVION | 67 | 62 mi | 357° N | Fair | Lake Worth, FL |
| NBCWPTV-TVNBC | 5 | 62 mi | 357° N | Weak | West 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.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WMDF-LDLow power | 5.7 mi | 342° NNW | Fair | Miami, FL |
| WGEN-LDTranslator | 5.8 mi | 344° NNW | Fair | Miami, FL |
| W03BU-DLow power | 15 mi | 297° WNW | Fair | Miami, FL |
| WURH-LDLow power | 19 mi | 351° N | Strong | Miami, FL |
| WPBTFull power | 19 mi | 351° N | Strong | Miami, FL |
| WXEL-TVFull power | 19 mi | 351° N | Strong | Boynton Beach, FL |
| WLMF-LDLow power | 19 mi | 316° NW | Fair | Miami, FL |
| WFUN-LDLow power | 19 mi | 316° NW | Fair | Miami, FL |
| WSFL-TVFull power | 19 mi | 349° N | Strong | Miami, FL |
| WBEH-CDClass A | 19 mi | 349° N | Fair | Miami, FL |
| WEYS-LDLow power | 19 mi | 352° N | Fair | Miami, FL |
| WDGT-LDLow power | 19 mi | 352° N | Fair | Miami, FL |
| W18EU-DLow power | 20 mi | 355° N | Fair | Miami, FL |
| WVFW-LDTranslator | 20 mi | 355° N | Fair | Miami, FL |
| WSBS-CDClass A | 20 mi | 355° N | Fair | Miami, Etc., FL |
| WBEC-TVFull power | 20 mi | 355° N | Strong | Boca Raton, FL |
| WAMI-DTFull power | 20 mi | 355° N | Strong | Hollywood, FL |
| WTXI-LDLow power | 20 mi | 355° N | Fair | Miami, FL |
| W16CC-DLow power | 21 mi | 358° N | Fair | West Gate, FL |
| WJAN-CDClass A | 22 mi | 241° WSW | Fair | Miami, FL |
| W16CA-DTranslator | 22 mi | 241° WSW | Fair | Homestead, FL |
| WKWT-LDLow power | 42 mi | 202° SSW | Poor | Key Largo, FL |
| WHDTFull power | 61 mi | 355° N | Good | Stuart, FL |
| WFGCFull power | 62 mi | 357° N | Weak | Palm 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
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 354° N, the direction of WLRN-TV (PBS), 20 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 35 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 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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More: all TV stations in Florida · South region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Key Biscayne; signal estimates ignore terrain.