TV channels & antenna towers in Lauderhill, Florida
Lauderhill has 48 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, PBS and CW. About 36 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is W16CC-D, 10 miles to the SSE.
Network channels in Lauderhill
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBNWHFT-TVTrinity | 45 | 10 mi | 166° SSE | Strong | Miami, FL |
| TLMWSCVTelemundo | 51 | 11 mi | 173° S | Strong | Fort Lauderdale, FL |
| PBSWLRN-TVPBS | 17 | 11 mi | 174° S | Strong | Miami, FL |
| NBCWTVJNBC | 6 | 12 mi | 183° S | Strong | Miami, FL |
| CWWBFS-TVCW | 33 | 12 mi | 183° S | Strong | Miami, FL |
| CBSWFOR-TVCBS | 4 | 12 mi | 183° S | Strong | Miami, FL |
| UNIWLTV-DTUnivision | 23 | 12 mi | 183° S | Strong | Miami, FL |
| ABCWDFL-LDABC | 18 | 12 mi | 183° S | Fair | Miami, FL |
| MeTVWPLGMeTV | 10.2 | 12 mi | 179° S | Good | Miami, FL |
| ABCWSVNABC | 7.2 | 12 mi | 179° S | Good | Miami, FL |
| IONWPXM-TVION | 35 | 13 mi | 180° S | Good | Miami, FL |
| FOXWFLXFox | 29 | 30 mi | 357° N | Good | West Palm Beach, FL |
| CBSWPECCBS | 12 | 31 mi | 1° N | Good | West Palm Beach, FL |
| IONWPXP-TVION | 67 | 31 mi | 0° N | Good | Lake Worth, FL |
| NBCWPTV-TVNBC | 5 | 31 mi | 0° N | Fair | West Palm Beach, FL |
| TBNWTCE-TVTrinity | 21 | 61 mi | 2° N | Fair | Fort Pierce, FL |
| CWWTVXCW | 34 | 69 mi | 351° N | Fair | Fort Pierce, FL |
| ABCWPBFABC | 25 | 69 mi | 351° N | Fair | Tequesta, FL |
Over-the-air TV in Lauderhill
With roughly 71,600 residents, Lauderhill is a city in Florida. Our map shows 48 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 24 full-power, 5 Class A, 16 low-power and 3 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 36 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 24 at good or strong strength.
27 of them are within 25 miles of Lauderhill, 12 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 9 are more than 45 miles 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 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 Lauderhill
The main network towers around Lauderhill are in different directions: ABC 179° S (12 mi), CBS 183° S (12 mi), NBC 183° S (12 mi), Fox 357° N (30 mi) and PBS 174° S (11 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.
Five network stations, WHFT-TV, WSCV, WLRN-TV, WPLG and WSVN, transmit from the same tower site about 10 miles south of Lauderhill (166° SSE). 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 Lauderhill at fair strength or better, 59% arrive from the south; the rest are spread across one other direction.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Lauderhill, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Lauderhill
The farthest main network tower for Lauderhill is WFLX (Fox), 30 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.
WHFT-TV is only 10 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 Lauderhill
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 30; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W16CC-DLow power | 10 mi | 166° SSE | Fair | West Gate, FL |
| W18EU-DLow power | 11 mi | 173° S | Good | Miami, FL |
| WVFW-LDTranslator | 11 mi | 173° S | Fair | Miami, FL |
| WSBS-CDClass A | 11 mi | 173° S | Good | Miami, Etc., FL |
| WBEC-TVFull power | 11 mi | 173° S | Strong | Boca Raton, FL |
| WAMI-DTFull power | 11 mi | 173° S | Strong | Hollywood, FL |
| WTXI-LDLow power | 11 mi | 173° S | Good | Miami, FL |
| WEYS-LDLow power | 12 mi | 179° S | Fair | Miami, FL |
| WDGT-LDLow power | 12 mi | 179° S | Fair | Miami, FL |
| WSFL-TVFull power | 12 mi | 183° S | Strong | Miami, FL |
| WBEH-CDClass A | 12 mi | 183° S | Good | Miami, FL |
| WURH-LDLow power | 13 mi | 180° S | Strong | Miami, FL |
| WPBTFull power | 13 mi | 180° S | Strong | Miami, FL |
| WXEL-TVFull power | 13 mi | 180° S | Strong | Boynton Beach, FL |
| WLMF-LDLow power | 20 mi | 210° SSW | Fair | Miami, FL |
| WFUN-LDLow power | 20 mi | 210° SSW | Fair | Miami, FL |
| WGEN-LDTranslator | 25 mi | 176° S | Weak | Miami, FL |
| WMDF-LDLow power | 25 mi | 177° S | Weak | Miami, FL |
| W03BU-DLow power | 26 mi | 202° SSW | Weak | Miami, FL |
| WHDTFull power | 30 mi | 357° N | Good | Stuart, FL |
| WFGCFull power | 31 mi | 0° N | Fair | Palm Beach, FL |
| W05DH-DLow power | 44 mi | 11° N | Poor | Jupiter, FL |
| WJAN-CDClass A | 44 mi | 201° SSW | Poor | Miami, FL |
| W16CA-DTranslator | 44 mi | 201° SSW | Poor | Homestead, FL |
| WBWP-LDLow power | 46 mi | 11° N | Poor | West Palm Beach, FL |
How Lauderhill compares with the rest of Florida
With 36 stations at fair strength or better, Lauderhill ranks 68th of 786 places in Florida: more than the typical Florida town (23). Its nearest major network tower is 10 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 Fort Lauderdale, 4.5 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Lauderhill: step by step
- 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.
- Point it toward 357° N, the direction of WFLX (Fox), 30 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 36 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 Lauderhill, FL?
ABC is on channel 7.2 from WSVN, broadcasting from 12 miles S of Lauderhill. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CBS in Lauderhill, FL?
CBS is on channel 4 from WFOR-TV, broadcasting from 12 miles S of Lauderhill. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is NBC in Lauderhill, FL?
NBC is on channel 6 from WTVJ, broadcasting from 12 miles S of Lauderhill. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is Fox in Lauderhill, FL?
Fox is on channel 29 from WFLX, broadcasting from 30 miles N of Lauderhill. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is PBS in Lauderhill, FL?
PBS is on channel 17 from WLRN-TV, broadcasting from 11 miles S of Lauderhill. Estimated signal: strong.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Lauderhill?
48 transmitters within 70 miles of Lauderhill; around 36 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 Lauderhill?
The main network towers around Lauderhill are in different directions: ABC 179° S (12 mi), CBS 183° S (12 mi), NBC 183° S (12 mi), Fox 357° N (30 mi) and PBS 174° S (11 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.
What kind of antenna do I need in Lauderhill?
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 182° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Lauderhill?
WHFT-TV is only 10 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.
Is there an app to find TV towers in Lauderhill?
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 Lauderhill; signal estimates ignore terrain.