TV channels & antenna towers in Lealman, Florida

Lealman has 31 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, PBS and CW. About 28 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WARP-CD, 4.6 miles to the NE.

31TV transmitters within 70 miles
10networks over the air
4.6 mito the closest tower
19,879population

Network channels in Lealman

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
PBSWEDUPBS3.1 25 mi86° E FairTampa, FL
UNIWVEA-TVUnivision50 25 mi86° E StrongTampa, FL
TLMWRMD-CDTelemundo49 25 mi86° E FairTampa, FL
CWWTTACW38 26 mi87° E FairSt. Petersburg, FL
ABCWFTS-TVABC28 26 mi87° E StrongTampa, FL
NBCWFLA-TVNBC8 26 mi87° E FairTampa, FL
IONWXPX-TVION66 26 mi90° E GoodBradenton, FL
CBSWTSPCBS10 26 mi90° E GoodSt. Petersburg, FL
UNIWVEA-TVUnivision50 26 mi90° E GoodVenice, FL
MeTVWMOR-TVMeTV32.2 26 mi90° E StrongLakeland, FL
ABCWWSBABC40 26 mi133° SE GoodSarasota, FL
FOXWTVTFox13 27 mi90° E GoodTampa, FL

Over-the-air TV in Lealman

Lealman, Florida has a population of about 19,900. There are 31 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 14 full-power, 5 Class A and 12 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 28 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 12 at good or strong strength.

5 of them are within 25 miles of Lealman, 24 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 2 are more than 45 miles out. Six of the 12 network stations in range are licensed to Tampa, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Tampa's stations.

The best-placed network stations 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 (strong 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 Lealman

Point your antenna E, at about 88°. The main network towers for Lealman 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 25 miles east of Lealman (86° E). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

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

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Lealman

The farthest main network tower for Lealman is WTVT (Fox), 27 miles away with a good 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 Lealman

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WARP-CDClass A4.6 mi 47° NEGoodTampa-St. Petersburg, FL
W32FH-DLow power5.5 mi 290° WNWGoodSt. Petersburg, FL
WPDS-LDLow power9.6 mi 312° NWFairLargo, Etc., FL
WDNP-LDLow power19 mi 66° ENEFairTampa, FL
W31EG-DLow power20 mi 54° NEFairTampa, FL
WEDQFull power25 mi 86° EFairTampa, FL
WTOGFull power25 mi 86° EGoodSt. Petersburg, FL
WGCT-LDLow power25 mi 86° EFairTampa, FL
WTBT-LDLow power25 mi 86° EFairTampa, FL
WCLFFull power26 mi 87° EStrongClearwater, FL
W16DQ-DLow power26 mi 90° EFairTampa, FL
WSPF-CDClass A26 mi 90° EFairSt. Petersburg, FL
WSVT-LDLow power26 mi 90° EFairTampa, FL
WXAX-CDClass A26 mi 90° EFairClearwater, FL
WTAM-LDLow power26 mi 90° EFairTampa, FL
W05CO-DLow power26 mi 133° SEPoorSarasota, FL
WZRA-CDClass A30 mi 354° NFairOldsmar, FL
W36EC-DLow power49 mi 62° ENEPoorLakeland, FL
WSNN-LDLow power51 mi 160° SSEPoorSarasota, FL

How Lealman compares with the rest of Florida

With 28 stations at fair strength or better, Lealman ranks 251st of 786 places in Florida: more than the typical Florida town (23). Its nearest major network tower is 25 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 Pinellas Park, 1.9 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Lealman: 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 90° E, the direction of WTVT (Fox), 27 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 28 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 Lealman, FL?

ABC is on channel 28 from WFTS-TV, broadcasting from 26 miles E of Lealman. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Lealman, FL?

CBS is on channel 10 from WTSP, broadcasting from 26 miles E of Lealman. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Lealman, FL?

NBC is on channel 8 from WFLA-TV, broadcasting from 26 miles E of Lealman. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is Fox in Lealman, FL?

Fox is on channel 13 from WTVT, broadcasting from 27 miles E of Lealman. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is PBS in Lealman, FL?

PBS is on channel 3.1 from WEDU, broadcasting from 25 miles E of Lealman. Estimated signal: fair.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Lealman?

31 transmitters within 70 miles of Lealman; around 28 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 Lealman?

Point your antenna E, at about 88°. The main network towers for Lealman sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Lealman?

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 Lealman?

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 Lealman?

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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