TV channels & antenna towers in Pelican Bay, Florida
Pelican Bay 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, 2.1 miles to the SSW.
Network channels in Pelican Bay
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNIWUVF-LDUnivision | 2 | 9.6 mi | 38° NE | Good | Naples, FL |
| TLMWWDT-CDTelemundo | 43 | 19 mi | 351° N | Fair | Naples, FL |
| FOXWFTX-TVFox | 36 | 39 mi | 0° N | Good | Cape Coral, FL |
| CBSWINK-TVCBS | 11 | 39 mi | 4° N | Good | Fort Myers, FL |
| UNIWLZE-LDUnivision | 51 | 39 mi | 4° N | Poor | Fort Myers, FL |
| CWWXCWCW | 46 | 39 mi | 4° N | Good | Naples, FL |
| PBSWGCUPBS | 30 | 40 mi | 4° N | Good | Fort Myers, FL |
| ABCWZVN-TVABC | 26 | 41 mi | 4° N | Good | Naples, FL |
| NBCWBBH-TVNBC | 20 | 41 mi | 4° N | Good | Fort Myers, FL |
Over-the-air TV in Pelican Bay
With roughly 6,350 residents, Pelican Bay is a town in Florida. Our map shows 15 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 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 10 at good or strong strength.
7 of them are within 25 miles of Pelican Bay, 8 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 0 are more than 45 miles out. Four of the 9 network stations in range are licensed to Naples, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Naples's stations.
The strongest network signals here 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 (good 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 Pelican Bay
Point your antenna N, at about 3°. The main network towers for Pelican Bay 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 39 miles north of Pelican Bay (0° 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 Pelican Bay 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 Pelican Bay, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Pelican Bay
The farthest main network tower for Pelican Bay is WBBH-TV (NBC), 41 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.
WHDN-CD is only 2.1 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 Pelican Bay
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WHDN-CDClass A | 2.1 mi | 194° SSW | Strong | Naples, FL |
| WANA-LDLow power | 9.6 mi | 38° NE | Good | Naples, FL |
| WGPS-LDLow power | 15 mi | 358° N | Fair | Fort Myers, FL |
| WXDT-LDLow power | 19 mi | 351° N | Fair | Naples, FL |
| WZDT-LDLow power | 19 mi | 351° N | Fair | Naples, FL |
| WRXY-TVFull power | 38 mi | 1° N | Good | Tice, FL |
How Pelican Bay compares with the rest of Florida
With 14 stations at fair strength or better, Pelican Bay 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.
60% of Florida's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an amplified indoor or attic antenna. The nearest larger city is Naples, 6.2 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Pelican Bay: step by step
- 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.
- Point it toward 4° N, the direction of WBBH-TV (NBC), 41 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
- Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
- 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.
- Rescan every few months, or whenever a channel disappears; stations occasionally change frequency.
Frequently asked questions
What channel is ABC in Pelican Bay, FL?
ABC is on channel 26 from WZVN-TV, broadcasting from 41 miles N of Pelican Bay. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CBS in Pelican Bay, FL?
CBS is on channel 11 from WINK-TV, broadcasting from 39 miles N of Pelican Bay. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in Pelican Bay, FL?
NBC is on channel 20 from WBBH-TV, broadcasting from 41 miles N of Pelican Bay. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in Pelican Bay, FL?
Fox is on channel 36 from WFTX-TV, broadcasting from 39 miles N of Pelican Bay. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is PBS in Pelican Bay, FL?
PBS is on channel 30 from WGCU, broadcasting from 40 miles N of Pelican Bay. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Pelican Bay?
15 transmitters within 70 miles of Pelican Bay; around 14 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 Pelican Bay?
Point your antenna N, at about 3°. The main network towers for Pelican Bay sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Pelican Bay?
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 Pelican Bay?
WHDN-CD is only 2.1 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 Pelican Bay?
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.
TV channels in nearby Florida cities
- Naples Park2.1 mi
- Naples6.2 mi
- East Naples6.9 mi
- Golden Gate7.5 mi
- Bonita Springs7.7 mi
- Naples Manor11 mi
- Orangetree14 mi
- Estero14 mi
- San Carlos Park16 mi
- Fort Myers Beach18 mi
- Marco18 mi
- Sanibel20 mi
- Marco Island21 mi
- Cypress Lake22 mi
- Iona22 mi
- Villas22 mi
- McGregor24 mi
- Gateway24 mi
- Cape Coral25 mi
- Fort Myers27 mi
- Immokalee27 mi
- Lehigh Acres29 mi
- North Fort Myers30 mi
- Fort Myers Shores33 mi
More: all TV stations in Florida · South region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Pelican Bay; signal estimates ignore terrain.