TV channels & antenna towers in Monticello, Florida

Monticello has 32 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, Fox, PBS, CW and ION. About 14 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WCTV (CBS), 9.6 miles to the NNW.

32TV transmitters within 70 miles
7networks over the air
9.6 mito the closest tower
2,411population

Network channels in Monticello

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
CBSWCTVCBS6 9.6 mi335° NNW StrongThomasville, GA
ABCWTXL-TVABC27 10 mi326° NW StrongTallahassee, FL
CWWTLHCW49.2 11 mi327° NNW StrongBainbridge, GA
FOXWTWC-TVFox40.2 11 mi327° NNW StrongTallahassee, FL
CWWTLFCW24 11 mi327° NNW StrongTallahassee, FL
IONWNXG-LDION38.4 20 mi276° W FairTallahassee, FL
PBSWFSU-TVPBS11 46 mi254° WSW GoodTallahassee, FL
MeTVWFXUMeTV57.2 51 mi89° E PoorLive Oak, FL
CBSWSWGCBS44 53 mi35° NE FairValdosta, GA
CWWALBCW10.4 54 mi1° N WeakAlbany, GA
FOXWFXLFox31 54 mi1° N GoodAlbany, GA

Over-the-air TV in Monticello

With roughly 2,410 residents, Monticello is a small community in Florida. Our map shows 32 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 11 full-power, 3 Class A and 18 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 14 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 8 at good or strong strength.

15 of them are within 25 miles of Monticello, 3 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 14 are more than 45 miles out. Five of the 11 network stations in range are licensed to Tallahassee, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Tallahassee's stations.

The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 27 (WTXL-TV), CBS on channel 6 (WCTV), Fox on channel 40.2 (WTWC-TV), PBS on channel 11 (WFSU-TV), CW on channel 24 (WTLF), ION on channel 38.4 (WNXG-LD) and MeTV on channel 57.2 (WFXU). No NBC affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is WJHG-TV in Panama City, FL, 91 miles to the west. 1 full-power station in range has no network listed in our data; these are typically public television, religious, shopping or independent stations.

Which way to point your antenna in Monticello

Point your antenna NNW, at about 329°. The main network towers for Monticello sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Five network stations, WCTV, WTXL-TV, WTLH, WTWC-TV and WTLF, transmit from the same tower site about 9.6 miles northwest of Monticello (335° NNW). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 8 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Monticello at fair strength or better, 63% arrive from the northwest; the rest are spread across three other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Monticello

The farthest main network tower for Monticello is WTWC-TV (Fox), 11 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here.

WFSU-TV (PBS), 46 miles west, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for that one.

WCTV is only 9.6 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 Monticello

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
W35DH-DLow power9.6 mi 335° NNWGoodGreenville, FL
W29FO-DLow power11 mi 327° NNWFairTallahassee, FL
WVUP-CDClass A20 mi 276° WFairTallahassee, FL
W04DX-DLow power20 mi 276° WWeakTallahassee, FL
W03CA-DLow power20 mi 276° WWeakTallahassee, FL
W08EQ-DLow power20 mi 276° WWeakTallahassee, FL
W15EQ-DLow power20 mi 276° WFairTallahassee, FL
WXTL-LDLow power25 mi 262° WFairTallahassee, FL
W14EU-DLow power25 mi 262° WPoorTallahassee, FL
WBFL-CDClass A34 mi 75° ENEWeakValdosta, GA
W26FJ-DLow power42 mi 56° NEPoorValdosta, GA
WABW-TVFull power43 mi 341° NNWWeakPelham, GA
WBVJ-CDClass A45 mi 50° NEPoorValdosta, GA
W21EL-DLow power46 mi 76° ENEPoorValdosta, GA
W32FK-DLow power50 mi 34° NEPoorValdosta, GA
W23FI-DLow power50 mi 34° NEPoorValdosta, GA
W17ES-DLow power50 mi 35° NEPoorAdel, GA
W36FI-DLow power50 mi 35° NEPoorValdosta, GA
WTSG-LDLow power54 mi 1° NPoorTifton, GA
W23FJ-DLow power68 mi 102° ESEPoorJennings, FL
W28FD-DLow power68 mi 104° ESEPoorLake City, FL

How Monticello compares with the rest of Florida

With 14 stations at fair strength or better, Monticello ranks 678th of 786 places in Florida: fewer than the typical Florida town (23). Its nearest major network tower is 9.6 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 Tallahassee, 25 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Monticello: 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 327° NNW, the direction of WTWC-TV (Fox), 11 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 14 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 Monticello, FL?

ABC is on channel 27 from WTXL-TV, broadcasting from 10 miles NW of Monticello. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Monticello, FL?

CBS is on channel 6 from WCTV, broadcasting from 9.6 miles NNW of Monticello. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Monticello, FL?

Fox is on channel 40.2 from WTWC-TV, broadcasting from 11 miles NNW of Monticello. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is PBS in Monticello, FL?

PBS is on channel 11 from WFSU-TV, broadcasting from 46 miles WSW of Monticello. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Monticello, FL?

CW is on channel 24 from WTLF, broadcasting from 11 miles NNW of Monticello. Estimated signal: strong.

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

32 transmitters within 70 miles of Monticello; around 14 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 Monticello?

Point your antenna NNW, at about 329°. The main network towers for Monticello sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Monticello?

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. Picking up PBS from up to 46 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Monticello?

WFSU-TV (PBS), 46 miles west, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for that one.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Monticello?

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 Monticello; signal estimates ignore terrain.