TV channels & antenna towers in Naples, Florida

Naples has 15 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, PBS and CW. About 14 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WHDN-CD, 4.3 miles to the NNW.

15TV transmitters within 70 miles
8networks over the air
4.3 mito the closest tower
21,512population

Network channels in Naples

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
UNIWUVF-LDUnivision2 15 mi21° NNE FairNaples, FL
TLMWWDT-CDTelemundo43 25 mi352° N FairNaples, FL
FOXWFTX-TVFox36 45 mi360° N GoodCape Coral, FL
CBSWINK-TVCBS11 46 mi3° N GoodFort Myers, FL
UNIWLZE-LDUnivision51 46 mi3° N PoorFort Myers, FL
CWWXCWCW46 46 mi3° N GoodNaples, FL
PBSWGCUPBS30 47 mi3° N GoodFort Myers, FL
ABCWZVN-TVABC26 47 mi2° N GoodNaples, FL
NBCWBBH-TVNBC20 47 mi2° N GoodFort Myers, FL

Over-the-air TV in Naples

With roughly 21,500 residents, Naples is a city in Florida. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 15 licensed TV transmitters: 7 full-power, 2 Class A and 6 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.

By distance, 4 transmitters are within 25 miles, 4 between 25 and 45 miles, and 7 farther out. Naples is a broadcast hub in its own right: four of the 9 network stations in range are licensed here.

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), Telemundo on channel 43 (WWDT-CD) and Univision on channel 2 (WUVF-LD). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (fair signal) and Univision (fair signal). 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 Naples

Point your antenna N, at about 2°. The main network towers for Naples sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Six network stations, WFTX-TV, WINK-TV, WXCW, WGCU and WZVN-TV and others, transmit from the same tower site about 45 miles north of Naples (360° N). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 7 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Naples at fair strength or better, all arrive from the north, so this is an easy place to aim.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Naples

The farthest main network tower for Naples is WBBH-TV (NBC), 47 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.

At this distance a low-noise preamplifier mounted on the mast, right below the antenna, helps more than an amplifier near the TV. It boosts the signal before cable loss eats into it. See the amplifier guide.

Other stations near Naples

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WHDN-CDClass A4.3 mi 345° NNWGoodNaples, FL
WANA-LDLow power15 mi 21° NNEFairNaples, FL
WGPS-LDLow power21 mi 357° NFairFort Myers, FL
WXDT-LDLow power25 mi 352° NFairNaples, FL
WZDT-LDLow power25 mi 352° NFairNaples, FL
WRXY-TVFull power44 mi 360° NGoodTice, FL

How Naples compares with the rest of Florida

With 14 stations at fair strength or better, Naples ranks 678th of 786 places in Florida: fewer than the typical Florida town (23). Its nearest major network tower is 15 miles away, against a state median of 20 miles.

17% of Florida's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna. The nearest larger city is Bonita Springs, 14 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Naples: step by step

  1. Mount an outdoor antenna on the roof or a mast, as high as you can safely get it, with a clear view toward the towers.
  2. Point it toward 2° N, the direction of WBBH-TV (NBC), 47 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 Naples, FL?

ABC is on channel 26 from WZVN-TV, broadcasting from 47 miles N of Naples. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Naples, FL?

CBS is on channel 11 from WINK-TV, broadcasting from 46 miles N of Naples. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Naples, FL?

NBC is on channel 20 from WBBH-TV, broadcasting from 47 miles N of Naples. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Naples, FL?

Fox is on channel 36 from WFTX-TV, broadcasting from 45 miles N of Naples. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is PBS in Naples, FL?

PBS is on channel 30 from WGCU, broadcasting from 47 miles N of Naples. Estimated signal: good.

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

15 transmitters within 70 miles of Naples; around 14 of them are likely to be receivable with outdoor directional 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 Naples?

Point your antenna N, at about 2°. The main network towers for Naples sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Naples?

Outdoor directional antenna (45–70 miles). Some major towers are a long way off. Mount a directional antenna on the roof or a mast and aim it with the bearings below.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Naples?

At this distance a low-noise preamplifier mounted on the mast, right below the antenna, helps more than an amplifier near the TV. It boosts the signal before cable loss eats into it. See the amplifier guide.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Naples?

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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