TV channels & antenna towers in Moore Haven, Florida

Moore Haven has 37 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, PBS and CW. About 16 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WGCU (PBS), 41 miles to the W.

37TV transmitters within 70 miles
10networks over the air
41 mito the closest tower
1,794population

Network channels in Moore Haven

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
PBSWGCUPBS30 41 mi268° W GoodFort Myers, FL
CBSWINK-TVCBS11 41 mi267° W GoodFort Myers, FL
UNIWLZE-LDUnivision51 41 mi267° W PoorFort Myers, FL
CWWXCWCW46 41 mi267° W GoodNaples, FL
ABCWZVN-TVABC26 41 mi269° W GoodNaples, FL
NBCWBBH-TVNBC20 41 mi269° W GoodFort Myers, FL
FOXWFTX-TVFox36 44 mi267° W GoodCape Coral, FL
ABCWPBFABC25 47 mi65° ENE GoodTequesta, FL
CWWTVXCW34 48 mi65° ENE GoodFort Pierce, FL
UNIWUVF-LDUnivision2 51 mi228° SW PoorNaples, FL
TLMWWDT-CDTelemundo43 52 mi244° WSW PoorNaples, FL
FOXWFLXFox29 55 mi109° ESE GoodWest Palm Beach, FL
IONWPXP-TVION67 57 mi107° ESE GoodLake Worth, FL
NBCWPTV-TVNBC5 57 mi107° ESE FairWest Palm Beach, FL
CBSWPECCBS12 57 mi107° ESE FairWest Palm Beach, FL
TBNWTCE-TVTrinity21 58 mi77° ENE FairFort Pierce, FL

Over-the-air TV in Moore Haven

Moore Haven, Florida has a population of about 1,790. There are 37 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 16 full-power, 4 Class A, 15 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 16 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 12 at good or strong strength.

0 of them are within 25 miles of Moore Haven, 8 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 29 are more than 45 miles out. Four of the 16 network stations in range are licensed to Fort Myers, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Fort Myers's stations.

The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 26 (WZVN-TV), CBS on channel 11 (WINK-TV), NBC on channel 20 (WBBH-TV), Fox on channel 36 (WFTX-TV), PBS on channel 30 (WGCU), CW on channel 46 (WXCW), ION on channel 67 (WPXP-TV), Telemundo on channel 43 (WWDT-CD), Univision on channel 51 (WLZE-LD) and Trinity on channel 21 (WTCE-TV). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (very weak signal) and Univision (very weak 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 Moore Haven

Point your antenna W, at about 268°. The main network towers for Moore Haven sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Six network stations, WGCU, WINK-TV, WXCW, WZVN-TV and WBBH-TV and others, transmit from the same tower site about 41 miles west of Moore Haven (268° W). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 13 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Moore Haven at fair strength or better, 46% arrive from the west; the rest are spread across two other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Moore Haven

The farthest main network tower for Moore Haven is WFTX-TV (Fox), 44 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 Moore Haven

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WRXY-TVFull power43 mi 266° WGoodTice, FL
W36FJ-DTranslator47 mi 336° NNWPoorSebring, FL
WSLF-LDLow power47 mi 65° ENEPoorPort St. Lucie, FL
WANA-LDLow power51 mi 228° SWPoorNaples, FL
WGPS-LDLow power52 mi 239° WSWPoorFort Myers, FL
WXDT-LDLow power52 mi 244° WSWPoorNaples, FL
WZDT-LDLow power52 mi 244° WSWPoorNaples, FL
WHDTFull power55 mi 109° ESEGoodStuart, FL
WFGCFull power57 mi 107° ESEFairPalm Beach, FL
W15EO-DLow power58 mi 49° NEPoorSebastian, FL
WWHB-CDClass A58 mi 77° ENEPoorStuart, FL
WTCN-CDClass A58 mi 77° ENEPoorPalm Beach, FL
W11DH-DLow power58 mi 77° ENEPoorWabasso, FL
WXOD-LDLow power58 mi 77° ENEPoorPalm Beach, FL
WDOX-LDLow power58 mi 41° NEPoorPalm Beach, FL
WHDN-CDClass A62 mi 226° SWPoorNaples, FL
W05DH-DLow power63 mi 94° EPoorJupiter, FL
WBWP-LDLow power63 mi 92° EPoorWest Palm Beach, FL
W31DC-DTranslator66 mi 42° NEPoorFort Pierce, FL
W25ER-DLow power68 mi 35° NEPoorVero Beach, FL
W30EP-DLow power69 mi 39° NEPoorVero Beach, FL

How Moore Haven compares with the rest of Florida

With 16 stations at fair strength or better, Moore Haven ranks 604th of 786 places in Florida: fewer than the typical Florida town (23). Its nearest major network tower is 41 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 Immokalee, 35 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Moore Haven: 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 267° W, the direction of WFTX-TV (Fox), 44 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 16 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 Moore Haven, FL?

ABC is on channel 26 from WZVN-TV, broadcasting from 41 miles W of Moore Haven. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Moore Haven, FL?

CBS is on channel 11 from WINK-TV, broadcasting from 41 miles W of Moore Haven. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Moore Haven, FL?

NBC is on channel 20 from WBBH-TV, broadcasting from 41 miles W of Moore Haven. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Moore Haven, FL?

Fox is on channel 36 from WFTX-TV, broadcasting from 44 miles W of Moore Haven. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is PBS in Moore Haven, FL?

PBS is on channel 30 from WGCU, broadcasting from 41 miles W of Moore Haven. Estimated signal: good.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Moore Haven?

37 transmitters within 70 miles of Moore Haven; around 16 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 Moore Haven?

Point your antenna W, at about 268°. The main network towers for Moore Haven sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Moore Haven?

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 Moore Haven?

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 Moore Haven?

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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