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.

40TV transmitters within 70 miles
10networks over the air
9.8 mito the closest tower
14,085population

Network channels in Longwood

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
TLMWTMO-CDTelemundo31 9.8 mi227° SW GoodOrlando, FL
PBSWUCF-TVPBS24 16 mi115° ESE StrongOrlando, FL
FOXWOFLFox35 17 mi114° ESE StrongOrlando, FL
UNIWVEN-TVUnivision43 17 mi117° ESE StrongMelbourne, FL
TBNWHLV-TVTrinity52 17 mi117° ESE StrongCocoa, FL
CWWKCFCW18 17 mi117° ESE StrongClermont, FL
NBCWESHNBC2 18 mi111° ESE GoodDaytona Beach, FL
CBSWKMG-TVCBS6 18 mi111° ESE StrongOrlando, FL
ABCWFTVABC9 20 mi118° ESE StrongOrlando, FL
IONWOPX-TVION56 35 mi147° SSE GoodMelbourne, FL
CBSWKMG-LDCBS6 59 mi311° NW PoorOcala, 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.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WSWF-LDLow power11 mi 145° SEGoodOrlando, FL
WFEF-LDLow power12 mi 220° SWGoodOrlando, FL
WOTF-TVFull power15 mi 5° NGoodDaytona Beach, FL
WDYB-CDClass A15 mi 5° NFairDaytona Beach, FL
WTGLFull power16 mi 115° ESEStrongLeesburg, FL
WRBWFull power17 mi 114° ESEStrongOrlando, FL
WRCF-CDClass A17 mi 117° ESEFairOrlando, FL
WACXFull power17 mi 117° ESEGoodLeesburg, FL
WATV-LDLow power17 mi 117° ESEFairOrlando, FL
WZXZ-CDClass A17 mi 117° ESEFairOrlando, Etc., FL
WOFT-LDLow power17 mi 117° ESEFairOrlando, FL
WOME-LDLow power17 mi 117° ESEFairOrlando, FL
WDTO-LDLow power18 mi 118° ESEFairOrlando, FL
WEFSFull power18 mi 111° ESEGoodCocoa, FL
WDSC-TVFull power18 mi 111° ESEGoodNew Smyrna Beach, FL
WRDQFull power20 mi 118° ESEStrongOrlando, FL
WHDO-CDClass A23 mi 187° SFairOrlando, FL
WPXB-LDLow power34 mi 19° NNEWeakDaytona Beach, FL
WKME-CDClass A37 mi 175° SWeakKissimmee, FL
WQFT-LDLow power44 mi 283° WNWPoorOcala, FL
WYKE-CDClass A52 mi 282° WNWPoorWildwood, FL
W36EC-DLow power54 mi 225° SWPoorLakeland, FL
W19EM-DLow power55 mi 135° SEPoorMelbourne, FL
WOCD-LDLow power59 mi 300° WNWPoorOcala, FL
WSCF-LDLow power61 mi 138° SEPoorMelbourne, 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

  1. Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
  2. Point it toward 118° ESE, the direction of WFTV (ABC), 20 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 27 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 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.

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