TV channels & antenna towers in Neptune Beach, Florida

Neptune Beach has 26 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, PBS and CW. About 24 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WJXX (ABC), 9.7 miles to the WSW.

26TV transmitters within 70 miles
8networks over the air
9.7 mito the closest tower
7,269population

Network channels in Neptune Beach

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
ABCWJXXABC25 9.7 mi254° WSW GoodOrange Park, FL
CWWCWJCW17 9.7 mi254° WSW StrongJacksonville, FL
NBCWTLVNBC12 9.7 mi254° WSW GoodJacksonville, FL
TBNWJEB-TVTrinity59 10 mi256° WSW StrongJacksonville, FL
FOXWFOX-TVFox30 11 mi258° WSW StrongJacksonville, FL
CBSWJAX-TVCBS47 11 mi258° WSW StrongJacksonville, FL
PBSWJCTPBS7 11 mi258° WSW GoodJacksonville, FL
IONWPXC-TVION21 41 mi330° NNW GoodBrunswick, GA

Over-the-air TV in Neptune Beach

Neptune Beach, Florida has a population of about 7,270. Our map shows 26 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 9 full-power, 4 Class A and 13 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 24 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 18 at good or strong strength.

22 of them are within 25 miles of Neptune Beach, 2 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 2 are more than 45 miles out. Six of the 8 network stations in range are licensed to Jacksonville, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Jacksonville's stations.

The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 25 (WJXX), CBS on channel 47 (WJAX-TV), NBC on channel 12 (WTLV), Fox on channel 30 (WFOX-TV), PBS on channel 7 (WJCT), CW on channel 17 (WCWJ), ION on channel 21 (WPXC-TV) and Trinity on channel 59 (WJEB-TV). 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 Neptune Beach

Point your antenna WSW, at about 257°. The main network towers for Neptune Beach sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Seven network stations, WJXX, WCWJ, WTLV, WJEB-TV and WFOX-TV and others, transmit from the same tower site about 9.7 miles west of Neptune Beach (254° WSW). 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 Neptune Beach at fair strength or better, 88% arrive from the west; the rest are spread across one other direction.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Neptune Beach

The farthest main network tower for Neptune Beach is WJCT (PBS), 11 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.

WCWJ is only 9.7 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 Neptune Beach

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WWRJ-LDLow power9.7 mi 254° WSWGoodJacksonville, FL
WJXTFull power9.7 mi 254° WSWStrongJacksonville, FL
WODH-LDLow power10 mi 256° WSWGoodJacksonville, FL
WFEO-LDLow power10 mi 256° WSWGoodGainesville, FL
WKBJ-LDLow power10 mi 256° WSWGoodJacksonville, FL
WRCZ-LDLow power10 mi 256° WSWFairOcala, FL
W26EX-DLow power10 mi 256° WSWGoodJacksonville, FL
WUJF-LDLow power10 mi 256° WSWGoodJacksonville, FL
WBXJ-CDClass A10 mi 256° WSWGoodJacksonville, Etc., FL
WJVF-LDLow power10 mi 257° WSWGoodJacksonville, FL
WJKF-CDClass A10 mi 256° WSWFairJacksonville, FL
WUJX-LDLow power11 mi 258° WSWGoodJacksonville, FL
WUBF-LDLow power15 mi 260° WFairJacksonville, FL
W32EZ-DLow power15 mi 270° WFairJacksonville, FL
W30EE-DLow power16 mi 274° WFairJacksonville, FL
WQXT-CDClass A28 mi 178° SFairSt. Augustine, FL
WJGV-CDClass A54 mi 200° SSWPoorPalatka, FL
W06DI-DLow power54 mi 265° WPoorJasper, FL

How Neptune Beach compares with the rest of Florida

With 24 stations at fair strength or better, Neptune Beach ranks 367th of 786 places in Florida: more than the typical Florida town (23). Its nearest major network tower is 9.7 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 Jacksonville Beach, 1.2 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Neptune Beach: 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 258° WSW, the direction of WJCT (PBS), 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 24 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 Neptune Beach, FL?

ABC is on channel 25 from WJXX, broadcasting from 9.7 miles WSW of Neptune Beach. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Neptune Beach, FL?

CBS is on channel 47 from WJAX-TV, broadcasting from 11 miles WSW of Neptune Beach. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Neptune Beach, FL?

NBC is on channel 12 from WTLV, broadcasting from 9.7 miles WSW of Neptune Beach. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Neptune Beach, FL?

Fox is on channel 30 from WFOX-TV, broadcasting from 11 miles WSW of Neptune Beach. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is PBS in Neptune Beach, FL?

PBS is on channel 7 from WJCT, broadcasting from 11 miles WSW of Neptune Beach. Estimated signal: good.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Neptune Beach?

26 transmitters within 70 miles of Neptune Beach; around 24 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 Neptune Beach?

Point your antenna WSW, at about 257°. The main network towers for Neptune Beach sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Neptune Beach?

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 Neptune Beach?

WCWJ is only 9.7 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.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Neptune Beach?

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 Neptune Beach; signal estimates ignore terrain.