TV channels & antenna towers in Lutz, Florida

Lutz has 37 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 W31EG-D, 11 miles to the SSE.

37TV transmitters within 70 miles
10networks over the air
11 mito the closest tower
19,344population

Network channels in Lutz

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
PBSWEDUPBS3.1 24 mi150° SSE FairTampa, FL
UNIWVEA-TVUnivision50 24 mi150° SSE StrongTampa, FL
TLMWRMD-CDTelemundo49 24 mi150° SSE FairTampa, FL
CWWTTACW38 25 mi150° SSE FairSt. Petersburg, FL
ABCWFTS-TVABC28 25 mi150° SSE StrongTampa, FL
NBCWFLA-TVNBC8 25 mi150° SSE FairTampa, FL
IONWXPX-TVION66 26 mi152° SSE GoodBradenton, FL
CBSWTSPCBS10 26 mi152° SSE GoodSt. Petersburg, FL
UNIWVEA-TVUnivision50 26 mi152° SSE GoodVenice, FL
MeTVWMOR-TVMeTV32.2 26 mi152° SSE StrongLakeland, FL
FOXWTVTFox13 27 mi149° SSE GoodTampa, FL
ABCWWSBABC40 41 mi172° S FairSarasota, FL
TLMWTMO-CDTelemundo31 69 mi63° ENE PoorOrlando, FL

Over-the-air TV in Lutz

Lutz, Florida has a population of about 19,300. Our map shows 37 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 14 full-power, 8 Class A, 14 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 28 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 10 at good or strong strength.

15 of them are within 25 miles of Lutz, 15 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 7 are more than 45 miles 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.

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 Lutz

Point your antenna SSE, at about 150°. The main network towers for Lutz 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 24 miles southeast of Lutz (150° SSE). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 12 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Lutz 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 Lutz, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Lutz

The farthest main network tower for Lutz is WTVT (Fox), 27 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.

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 Lutz

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
W31EG-DLow power11 mi 165° SSEGoodTampa, FL
WDNP-LDLow power16 mi 166° SSEFairTampa, FL
WZRA-CDClass A18 mi 295° WNWFairOldsmar, FL
WARP-CDClass A22 mi 207° SSWFairTampa-St. Petersburg, FL
WEDQFull power24 mi 150° SSEFairTampa, FL
WTOGFull power24 mi 150° SSEGoodSt. Petersburg, FL
WGCT-LDLow power24 mi 150° SSEFairTampa, FL
WTBT-LDLow power24 mi 150° SSEFairTampa, FL
WCLFFull power25 mi 150° SSEStrongClearwater, FL
W16DQ-DLow power26 mi 152° SSEFairTampa, FL
WSPF-CDClass A26 mi 152° SSEFairSt. Petersburg, FL
WSVT-LDLow power26 mi 152° SSEFairTampa, FL
WXAX-CDClass A26 mi 152° SSEFairClearwater, FL
WTAM-LDLow power26 mi 152° SSEFairTampa, FL
WPDS-LDLow power26 mi 231° SWWeakLargo, Etc., FL
W32FH-DLow power28 mi 221° SWFairSt. Petersburg, FL
W36EC-DLow power30 mi 90° EFairLakeland, FL
W05CO-DLow power41 mi 172° SPoorSarasota, FL
W26DP-DTranslator51 mi 5° NPoorInverness, FL
WYKE-CDClass A52 mi 19° NNEPoorWildwood, FL
WQFT-LDLow power54 mi 27° NNEPoorOcala, FL
WHDO-CDClass A67 mi 77° ENEPoorOrlando, FL
WFEF-LDLow power67 mi 64° ENEPoorOrlando, FL
WOCD-LDLow power69 mi 14° NNEPoorOcala, FL

How Lutz compares with the rest of Florida

With 28 stations at fair strength or better, Lutz ranks 251st of 786 places in Florida: more than the typical Florida town (23). Its nearest major network tower is 24 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 University, 5.5 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Lutz: 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 149° SSE, 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 Lutz, FL?

ABC is on channel 28 from WFTS-TV, broadcasting from 25 miles SSE of Lutz. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Lutz, FL?

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

What channel is NBC in Lutz, FL?

NBC is on channel 8 from WFLA-TV, broadcasting from 25 miles SSE of Lutz. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is Fox in Lutz, FL?

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

What channel is PBS in Lutz, FL?

PBS is on channel 3.1 from WEDU, broadcasting from 24 miles SSE of Lutz. Estimated signal: fair.

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

37 transmitters within 70 miles of Lutz; 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 Lutz?

Point your antenna SSE, at about 150°. The main network towers for Lutz sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Lutz?

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 Lutz?

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 Lutz?

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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