TV channels & antenna towers in Longwood, Florida
Longwood has 40 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, PBS and CW. About 27 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WTMO-CD (Telemundo), 9.8 miles to the SW.
Network channels in Longwood
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TLMWTMO-CDTelemundo | 31 | 9.8 mi | 227° SW | Good | Orlando, FL |
| PBSWUCF-TVPBS | 24 | 16 mi | 115° ESE | Strong | Orlando, FL |
| FOXWOFLFox | 35 | 17 mi | 114° ESE | Strong | Orlando, FL |
| UNIWVEN-TVUnivision | 43 | 17 mi | 117° ESE | Strong | Melbourne, FL |
| TBNWHLV-TVTrinity | 52 | 17 mi | 117° ESE | Strong | Cocoa, FL |
| CWWKCFCW | 18 | 17 mi | 117° ESE | Strong | Clermont, FL |
| NBCWESHNBC | 2 | 18 mi | 111° ESE | Good | Daytona Beach, FL |
| CBSWKMG-TVCBS | 6 | 18 mi | 111° ESE | Strong | Orlando, FL |
| ABCWFTVABC | 9 | 20 mi | 118° ESE | Strong | Orlando, FL |
| IONWOPX-TVION | 56 | 35 mi | 147° SSE | Good | Melbourne, FL |
| CBSWKMG-LDCBS | 6 | 59 mi | 311° NW | Poor | Ocala, FL |
Over-the-air TV in Longwood
With roughly 14,100 residents, Longwood is a town in Florida. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 40 licensed TV transmitters: 16 full-power, 9 Class A, 13 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 27 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 19 at good or strong strength.
26 of them are within 25 miles of Longwood, 4 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 10 are more than 45 miles out. Five of the 11 network stations in range are licensed to Orlando, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Orlando's stations.
For the networks, the best local options are ABC on channel 9 (WFTV), CBS on channel 6 (WKMG-TV), NBC on channel 2 (WESH), Fox on channel 35 (WOFL), PBS on channel 24 (WUCF-TV), CW on channel 18 (WKCF), ION on channel 56 (WOPX-TV), Telemundo on channel 31 (WTMO-CD), Univision on channel 43 (WVEN-TV) and Trinity on channel 52 (WHLV-TV). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (good 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 Longwood
Point your antenna ESE, at about 114°. The main network towers for Longwood sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Seven network stations, WUCF-TV, WOFL, WVEN-TV, WHLV-TV and WKCF and others, transmit from the same tower site about 16 miles southeast of Longwood (115° ESE). That one direction covers every station on the site.
Of the 10 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Longwood at fair strength or better, 70% arrive from the southeast; the rest are spread across two other directions.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Longwood, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Longwood
The farthest main network tower for Longwood is WFTV (ABC), 20 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.
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 Longwood
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 29; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WSWF-LDLow power | 11 mi | 145° SE | Good | Orlando, FL |
| WFEF-LDLow power | 12 mi | 220° SW | Good | Orlando, FL |
| WOTF-TVFull power | 15 mi | 5° N | Good | Daytona Beach, FL |
| WDYB-CDClass A | 15 mi | 5° N | Fair | Daytona Beach, FL |
| WTGLFull power | 16 mi | 115° ESE | Strong | Leesburg, FL |
| WRBWFull power | 17 mi | 114° ESE | Strong | Orlando, FL |
| WRCF-CDClass A | 17 mi | 117° ESE | Fair | Orlando, FL |
| WACXFull power | 17 mi | 117° ESE | Good | Leesburg, FL |
| WATV-LDLow power | 17 mi | 117° ESE | Fair | Orlando, FL |
| WZXZ-CDClass A | 17 mi | 117° ESE | Fair | Orlando, Etc., FL |
| WOFT-LDLow power | 17 mi | 117° ESE | Fair | Orlando, FL |
| WOME-LDLow power | 17 mi | 117° ESE | Fair | Orlando, FL |
| WDTO-LDLow power | 18 mi | 118° ESE | Fair | Orlando, FL |
| WEFSFull power | 18 mi | 111° ESE | Good | Cocoa, FL |
| WDSC-TVFull power | 18 mi | 111° ESE | Good | New Smyrna Beach, FL |
| WRDQFull power | 20 mi | 118° ESE | Strong | Orlando, FL |
| WHDO-CDClass A | 23 mi | 187° S | Fair | Orlando, FL |
| WPXB-LDLow power | 34 mi | 19° NNE | Weak | Daytona Beach, FL |
| WKME-CDClass A | 37 mi | 175° S | Weak | Kissimmee, FL |
| WQFT-LDLow power | 44 mi | 283° WNW | Poor | Ocala, FL |
| WYKE-CDClass A | 52 mi | 282° WNW | Poor | Wildwood, FL |
| W36EC-DLow power | 54 mi | 225° SW | Poor | Lakeland, FL |
| W19EM-DLow power | 55 mi | 135° SE | Poor | Melbourne, FL |
| WOCD-LDLow power | 59 mi | 300° WNW | Poor | Ocala, FL |
| WSCF-LDLow power | 61 mi | 138° SE | Poor | Melbourne, FL |
How Longwood compares with the rest of Florida
With 27 stations at fair strength or better, Longwood ranks 306th of 786 places in Florida: more than the typical Florida town (23). Its nearest major network tower is 9.8 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 Winter Springs, 1.9 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Longwood: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 118° ESE, the direction of WFTV (ABC), 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 27 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 Longwood, FL?
ABC is on channel 9 from WFTV, broadcasting from 20 miles ESE of Longwood. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CBS in Longwood, FL?
CBS is on channel 6 from WKMG-TV, broadcasting from 18 miles ESE of Longwood. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is NBC in Longwood, FL?
NBC is on channel 2 from WESH, broadcasting from 18 miles ESE of Longwood. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in Longwood, FL?
Fox is on channel 35 from WOFL, broadcasting from 17 miles ESE of Longwood. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is PBS in Longwood, FL?
PBS is on channel 24 from WUCF-TV, broadcasting from 16 miles ESE of Longwood. Estimated signal: strong.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Longwood?
40 transmitters within 70 miles of Longwood; around 27 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 Longwood?
Point your antenna ESE, at about 114°. The main network towers for Longwood sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Longwood?
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.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Longwood?
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 Longwood?
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.
TV channels in nearby Florida cities
- Winter Springs1.9 mi
- Casselberry1.9 mi
- Altamonte Springs3.3 mi
- Fern Park3.8 mi
- Lake Mary4.1 mi
- Heathrow4.6 mi
- Wekiwa Springs5.3 mi
- Maitland5.4 mi
- Forest City6.8 mi
- Goldenrod7.1 mi
- Winter Park7.1 mi
- Sanford7.8 mi
- Oviedo8.2 mi
- Fairview Shores8.4 mi
- Lockhart8.6 mi
- Union Park9.8 mi
- Apopka11 mi
- South Apopka11 mi
- Azalea Park11 mi
- Orlando12 mi
- Pine Hills12 mi
- Alafaya12 mi
- DeBary13 mi
- Orlovista14 mi
More: all TV stations in Florida · South region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Longwood; signal estimates ignore terrain.