TV channels & antenna towers in Lake Clarke Shores, Florida

Lake Clarke Shores has 50 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, PBS and CW. About 29 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is W05DH-D, 8.1 miles to the N.

50TV transmitters within 70 miles
11networks over the air
8.1 mito the closest tower
3,552population

Network channels in Lake Clarke Shores

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
CBSWPECCBS12 9.0 mi244° WSW StrongWest Palm Beach, FL
IONWPXP-TVION67 9.3 mi245° WSW StrongLake Worth, FL
NBCWPTV-TVNBC5 9.3 mi245° WSW GoodWest Palm Beach, FL
FOXWFLXFox29 11 mi245° WSW StrongWest Palm Beach, FL
TBNWTCE-TVTrinity21 27 mi347° NNW GoodFort Pierce, FL
CWWTVXCW34 38 mi330° NNW GoodFort Pierce, FL
ABCWPBFABC25 38 mi329° NNW GoodTequesta, FL
TBNWHFT-TVTrinity45 45 mi188° S GoodMiami, FL
TLMWSCVTelemundo51 46 mi189° S GoodFort Lauderdale, FL
PBSWLRN-TVPBS17 47 mi189° S GoodMiami, FL
NBCWTVJNBC6 48 mi191° S GoodMiami, FL
CWWBFS-TVCW33 48 mi191° S GoodMiami, FL
CBSWFOR-TVCBS4 48 mi191° S GoodMiami, FL
UNIWLTV-DTUnivision23 48 mi191° S GoodMiami, FL
ABCWDFL-LDABC18 48 mi191° S PoorMiami, FL
MeTVWPLGMeTV10.2 48 mi190° S FairMiami, FL
ABCWSVNABC7.2 48 mi190° S FairMiami, FL
IONWPXM-TVION35 48 mi190° S GoodMiami, FL

Over-the-air TV in Lake Clarke Shores

Lake Clarke Shores, Florida has a population of about 3,550. Our map shows 50 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 24 full-power, 4 Class A, 19 low-power and 3 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 29 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 23 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 8 transmitters are within 25 miles, 8 between 25 and 45 miles, and 34 farther 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 best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 25 (WPBF), CBS on channel 12 (WPEC), NBC on channel 5 (WPTV-TV), Fox on channel 29 (WFLX), PBS on channel 17 (WLRN-TV), CW on channel 34 (WTVX), 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 21 (WTCE-TV). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (good signal) and Univision (good 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 Lake Clarke Shores

The main network towers around Lake Clarke Shores are in different directions: ABC 329° NNW (38 mi), CBS 244° WSW (9.0 mi), NBC 245° WSW (9.3 mi) and Fox 245° WSW (11 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Four network stations, WPEC, WPXP-TV, WPTV-TV and WFLX, transmit from the same tower site about 9.0 miles southwest of Lake Clarke Shores (244° WSW). 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 Lake Clarke Shores at fair strength or better, 59% arrive from the south; the rest are spread across three other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Lake Clarke Shores

The farthest main network tower for Lake Clarke Shores is WPBF (ABC), 38 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here.

WLRN-TV (PBS), 47 miles south, 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.

WPEC is only 9.0 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.

Other stations near Lake Clarke Shores

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 32; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
W05DH-DLow power8.1 mi 359° NFairJupiter, FL
WFGCFull power9.3 mi 245° WSWGoodPalm Beach, FL
WBWP-LDLow power11 mi 0° NFairWest Palm Beach, FL
WHDTFull power11 mi 245° WSWStrongStuart, FL
WWHB-CDClass A27 mi 347° NNWFairStuart, FL
WTCN-CDClass A27 mi 347° NNWFairPalm Beach, FL
W11DH-DLow power27 mi 347° NNWWeakWabasso, FL
WXOD-LDLow power27 mi 347° NNWWeakPalm Beach, FL
WSLF-LDLow power38 mi 329° NNWWeakPort St. Lucie, FL
W16CC-DLow power45 mi 188° SPoorWest Gate, FL
W18EU-DLow power46 mi 189° SPoorMiami, FL
WVFW-LDTranslator46 mi 189° SPoorMiami, FL
WSBS-CDClass A46 mi 189° SPoorMiami, Etc., FL
WBEC-TVFull power46 mi 189° SGoodBoca Raton, FL
WAMI-DTFull power46 mi 189° SGoodHollywood, FL
WTXI-LDLow power46 mi 189° SPoorMiami, FL
WEYS-LDLow power47 mi 190° SPoorMiami, FL
WDGT-LDLow power47 mi 190° SPoorMiami, FL
WSFL-TVFull power48 mi 191° SGoodMiami, FL
WBEH-CDClass A48 mi 191° SPoorMiami, FL
WURH-LDLow power48 mi 190° SGoodMiami, FL
WPBTFull power48 mi 190° SGoodMiami, FL
WXEL-TVFull power48 mi 190° SGoodBoynton Beach, FL
W15EO-DLow power54 mi 340° NNWPoorSebastian, FL
WLMF-LDLow power55 mi 199° SSWPoorMiami, FL

How Lake Clarke Shores compares with the rest of Florida

With 29 stations at fair strength or better, Lake Clarke Shores ranks 214th of 786 places in Florida: more than the typical Florida town (23). Its nearest major network tower is 9.0 miles away, against a state median of 20 miles.

60% of Florida's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an amplified indoor or attic antenna. The nearest larger city is Palm Springs, 1.4 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Lake Clarke Shores: step by step

  1. Mount the antenna in the attic or high on the wall facing the towers, keeping the cable to the TV as short as you can.
  2. Point it toward 329° NNW, the direction of WPBF (ABC), 38 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 29 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 Lake Clarke Shores, FL?

ABC is on channel 25 from WPBF, broadcasting from 38 miles NNW of Lake Clarke Shores. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Lake Clarke Shores, FL?

CBS is on channel 12 from WPEC, broadcasting from 9.0 miles WSW of Lake Clarke Shores. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Lake Clarke Shores, FL?

NBC is on channel 5 from WPTV-TV, broadcasting from 9.3 miles WSW of Lake Clarke Shores. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Lake Clarke Shores, FL?

Fox is on channel 29 from WFLX, broadcasting from 11 miles WSW of Lake Clarke Shores. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is PBS in Lake Clarke Shores, FL?

PBS is on channel 17 from WLRN-TV, broadcasting from 47 miles S of Lake Clarke Shores. Estimated signal: good.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Lake Clarke Shores?

50 transmitters within 70 miles of Lake Clarke Shores; around 29 of them are likely to be receivable with amplified indoor or attic 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 Lake Clarke Shores?

The main network towers around Lake Clarke Shores are in different directions: ABC 329° NNW (38 mi), CBS 244° WSW (9.0 mi), NBC 245° WSW (9.3 mi) and Fox 245° WSW (11 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

What kind of antenna do I need in Lake Clarke Shores?

Amplified indoor or attic antenna (25–45 miles). Towers are at medium range. An amplified indoor antenna can work; an attic-mounted antenna is the safer choice. The towers are spread over about 85° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help. Picking up PBS from up to 47 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Lake Clarke Shores?

WLRN-TV (PBS), 47 miles south, 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 Lake Clarke Shores?

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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