TV channels & antenna towers in Palm Harbor, Florida

Palm Harbor has 34 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, PBS and CW. About 22 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WPDS-LD, 11 miles to the S.

34TV transmitters within 70 miles
10networks over the air
11 mito the closest tower
57,439population

Network channels in Palm Harbor

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
PBSWEDUPBS3.1 34 mi117° ESE FairTampa, FL
UNIWVEA-TVUnivision50 34 mi117° ESE GoodTampa, FL
TLMWRMD-CDTelemundo49 34 mi117° ESE FairTampa, FL
CWWTTACW38 35 mi118° ESE FairSt. Petersburg, FL
ABCWFTS-TVABC28 35 mi118° ESE GoodTampa, FL
NBCWFLA-TVNBC8 35 mi118° ESE FairTampa, FL
IONWXPX-TVION66 36 mi120° ESE GoodBradenton, FL
CBSWTSPCBS10 36 mi120° ESE FairSt. Petersburg, FL
UNIWVEA-TVUnivision50 36 mi120° ESE GoodVenice, FL
MeTVWMOR-TVMeTV32.2 36 mi120° ESE GoodLakeland, FL
FOXWTVTFox13 37 mi119° ESE FairTampa, FL
ABCWWSBABC40 43 mi146° SE FairSarasota, FL

Over-the-air TV in Palm Harbor

Palm Harbor is a city of about 57,400 people in Florida. There are 34 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 14 full-power, 6 Class A, 13 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 22 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 7 at good or strong strength.

6 of them are within 25 miles of Palm Harbor, 23 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 5 are more than 45 miles out. Six of the 12 network stations in range are licensed to Tampa, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Tampa's stations.

For the networks, the best local options 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 (good 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 Palm Harbor

Point your antenna ESE, at about 118°. The main network towers for Palm Harbor 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 34 miles southeast of Palm Harbor (117° ESE). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 12 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Palm Harbor at fair strength or better, all arrive from the southeast, so this is an easy place to aim.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Palm Harbor

The farthest main network tower for Palm Harbor is WTVT (Fox), 37 miles away with a fair 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 Palm Harbor

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WPDS-LDLow power11 mi 190° SFairLargo, Etc., FL
WZRA-CDClass A13 mi 10° NFairOldsmar, FL
W32FH-DLow power16 mi 180° SFairSt. Petersburg, FL
WARP-CDClass A17 mi 150° SSEFairTampa-St. Petersburg, FL
W31EG-DLow power22 mi 105° ESEFairTampa, FL
WDNP-LDLow power24 mi 114° ESEFairTampa, FL
WEDQFull power34 mi 117° ESEFairTampa, FL
WTOGFull power34 mi 117° ESEGoodSt. Petersburg, FL
WGCT-LDLow power34 mi 117° ESEWeakTampa, FL
WTBT-LDLow power34 mi 117° ESEWeakTampa, FL
WCLFFull power35 mi 118° ESEGoodClearwater, FL
W16DQ-DLow power36 mi 120° ESEWeakTampa, FL
WSPF-CDClass A36 mi 120° ESEWeakSt. Petersburg, FL
WSVT-LDLow power36 mi 120° ESEWeakTampa, FL
WXAX-CDClass A36 mi 120° ESEFairClearwater, FL
WTAM-LDLow power36 mi 120° ESEWeakTampa, FL
W05CO-DLow power43 mi 146° SEPoorSarasota, FL
W36EC-DLow power49 mi 84° EPoorLakeland, FL
W26DP-DTranslator61 mi 22° NNEPoorInverness, FL
WYKE-CDClass A64 mi 33° NNEPoorWildwood, FL
WQFT-LDLow power69 mi 39° NEPoorOcala, FL
WSNN-LDLow power69 mi 161° SSEPoorSarasota, FL

How Palm Harbor compares with the rest of Florida

With 22 stations at fair strength or better, Palm Harbor ranks 419th of 786 places in Florida: fewer than the typical Florida town (23). Its nearest major network tower is 34 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 Tampa, 21 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Palm Harbor: 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 119° ESE, the direction of WTVT (Fox), 37 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 22 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 Palm Harbor, FL?

ABC is on channel 28 from WFTS-TV, broadcasting from 35 miles ESE of Palm Harbor. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Palm Harbor, FL?

CBS is on channel 10 from WTSP, broadcasting from 36 miles ESE of Palm Harbor. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in Palm Harbor, FL?

NBC is on channel 8 from WFLA-TV, broadcasting from 35 miles ESE of Palm Harbor. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is Fox in Palm Harbor, FL?

Fox is on channel 13 from WTVT, broadcasting from 37 miles ESE of Palm Harbor. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is PBS in Palm Harbor, FL?

PBS is on channel 3.1 from WEDU, broadcasting from 34 miles ESE of Palm Harbor. Estimated signal: fair.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Palm Harbor?

34 transmitters within 70 miles of Palm Harbor; around 22 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 Palm Harbor?

Point your antenna ESE, at about 118°. The main network towers for Palm Harbor sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Palm Harbor?

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 Palm Harbor?

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 Palm Harbor?

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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