TV channels & antenna towers in Land O' Lakes, Florida

Land O' Lakes has 37 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, PBS and CW. About 26 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is W31EG-D, 16 miles to the S.

37TV transmitters within 70 miles
10networks over the air
16 mito the closest tower
31,996population

Network channels in Land O' Lakes

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
PBSWEDUPBS3.1 28 mi155° SSE FairTampa, FL
UNIWVEA-TVUnivision50 28 mi155° SSE GoodTampa, FL
TLMWRMD-CDTelemundo49 28 mi155° SSE FairTampa, FL
CWWTTACW38 29 mi155° SSE FairSt. Petersburg, FL
ABCWFTS-TVABC28 29 mi155° SSE GoodTampa, FL
NBCWFLA-TVNBC8 29 mi155° SSE FairTampa, FL
IONWXPX-TVION66 30 mi156° SSE GoodBradenton, FL
CBSWTSPCBS10 30 mi156° SSE FairSt. Petersburg, FL
UNIWVEA-TVUnivision50 30 mi156° SSE GoodVenice, FL
MeTVWMOR-TVMeTV32.2 30 mi156° SSE GoodLakeland, FL
FOXWTVTFox13 31 mi154° SSE FairTampa, FL
ABCWWSBABC40 46 mi173° S FairSarasota, FL
TLMWTMO-CDTelemundo31 66 mi66° ENE PoorOrlando, FL

Over-the-air TV in Land O' Lakes

Land O' Lakes, Florida has a population of about 32,000. There are 37 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 14 full-power, 8 Class A, 14 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 26 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 7 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 3 transmitters are within 25 miles, 25 between 25 and 45 miles, and 9 farther out. Six of the 13 network stations in range are licensed to Tampa, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Tampa's stations.

For the networks, the best local options are ABC on channel 28 (WFTS-TV), CBS on channel 10 (WTSP), NBC on channel 8 (WFLA-TV), Fox on channel 13 (WTVT), PBS on channel 3.1 (WEDU), CW on channel 38 (WTTA), ION on channel 66 (WXPX-TV), Telemundo on channel 49 (WRMD-CD), Univision on channel 50 (WVEA-TV) and MeTV on channel 32.2 (WMOR-TV). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (fair signal) and Univision (good signal). 3 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 Land O' Lakes

Point your antenna SSE, at about 155°. The main network towers for Land O' Lakes sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

11 network stations, WEDU, WVEA-TV, WRMD-CD, WTTA and WFTS-TV and others, transmit from the same tower site about 28 miles southeast of Land O' Lakes (155° SSE). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 12 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Land O' Lakes at fair strength or better, 92% arrive from the southeast; the rest are spread across one other direction.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Land O' Lakes

The farthest main network tower for Land O' Lakes is WTVT (Fox), 31 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

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 Land O' Lakes

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
W31EG-DLow power16 mi 170° SFairTampa, FL
WZRA-CDClass A17 mi 280° WFairOldsmar, FL
WDNP-LDLow power20 mi 170° SFairTampa, FL
WARP-CDClass A26 mi 203° SSWFairTampa-St. Petersburg, FL
WEDQFull power28 mi 155° SSEFairTampa, FL
WTOGFull power28 mi 155° SSEGoodSt. Petersburg, FL
WGCT-LDLow power28 mi 155° SSEFairTampa, FL
WTBT-LDLow power28 mi 155° SSEFairTampa, FL
WCLFFull power29 mi 155° SSEGoodClearwater, FL
WPDS-LDLow power29 mi 224° SWWeakLargo, Etc., FL
W16DQ-DLow power30 mi 156° SSEFairTampa, FL
WSPF-CDClass A30 mi 156° SSEFairSt. Petersburg, FL
WSVT-LDLow power30 mi 156° SSEWeakTampa, FL
WXAX-CDClass A30 mi 156° SSEFairClearwater, FL
WTAM-LDLow power30 mi 156° SSEFairTampa, FL
W36EC-DLow power31 mi 99° EFairLakeland, FL
W32FH-DLow power32 mi 216° SWWeakSt. Petersburg, FL
W05CO-DLow power46 mi 173° SPoorSarasota, FL
W26DP-DTranslator47 mi 6° NPoorInverness, FL
WYKE-CDClass A47 mi 21° NNEPoorWildwood, FL
WQFT-LDLow power50 mi 29° NNEPoorOcala, FL
WOCD-LDLow power65 mi 15° NNEPoorOcala, FL
WFEF-LDLow power65 mi 68° ENEPoorOrlando, FL
WHDO-CDClass A66 mi 81° EPoorOrlando, FL

How Land O' Lakes compares with the rest of Florida

With 26 stations at fair strength or better, Land O' Lakes ranks 321st of 786 places in Florida: more than the typical Florida town (23). Its nearest major network tower is 28 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 Town 'n' Country, 16 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Land O' Lakes: 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 154° SSE, the direction of WTVT (Fox), 31 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 26 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 Land O' Lakes, FL?

ABC is on channel 28 from WFTS-TV, broadcasting from 29 miles SSE of Land O' Lakes. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Land O' Lakes, FL?

CBS is on channel 10 from WTSP, broadcasting from 30 miles SSE of Land O' Lakes. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in Land O' Lakes, FL?

NBC is on channel 8 from WFLA-TV, broadcasting from 29 miles SSE of Land O' Lakes. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is Fox in Land O' Lakes, FL?

Fox is on channel 13 from WTVT, broadcasting from 31 miles SSE of Land O' Lakes. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is PBS in Land O' Lakes, FL?

PBS is on channel 3.1 from WEDU, broadcasting from 28 miles SSE of Land O' Lakes. Estimated signal: fair.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Land O' Lakes?

37 transmitters within 70 miles of Land O' Lakes; around 26 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 Land O' Lakes?

Point your antenna SSE, at about 155°. The main network towers for Land O' Lakes sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Land O' Lakes?

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.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Land O' Lakes?

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.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Land O' Lakes?

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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