TV channels & antenna towers in Perry, Florida

Perry has 30 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, PBS and CW. About 5 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WBFL-CD, 41 miles to the NNE.

30TV transmitters within 70 miles
8networks over the air
41 mito the closest tower
7,055population

Network channels in Perry

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
CBSWCTVCBS6 44 mi331° NNW GoodThomasville, GA
ABCWTXL-TVABC27 45 mi329° NNW GoodTallahassee, FL
MeTVWFXUMeTV57.2 45 mi49° NE WeakLive Oak, FL
CWWTLHCW49.2 45 mi329° NNW GoodBainbridge, GA
FOXWTWC-TVFox40.2 45 mi329° NNW GoodTallahassee, FL
CWWTLFCW24 45 mi329° NNW GoodTallahassee, FL
IONWNXG-LDION38.4 49 mi311° NW PoorTallahassee, FL
PBSWFSU-TVPBS11 64 mi285° WNW WeakTallahassee, FL
NBCWGFLNBC28.3 69 mi119° ESE PoorHigh Springs, FL

Over-the-air TV in Perry

With roughly 7,060 residents, Perry is a town in Florida. Our map shows 30 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 9 full-power, 4 Class A and 17 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 5 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 5 at good or strong strength.

0 of them are within 25 miles of Perry, 4 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 26 are more than 45 miles out. Five of the 9 network stations in range are licensed to Tallahassee, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Tallahassee's stations.

The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 27 (WTXL-TV), CBS on channel 6 (WCTV), NBC on channel 28.3 (WGFL), Fox on channel 40.2 (WTWC-TV), PBS on channel 11 (WFSU-TV), CW on channel 24 (WTLF), ION on channel 38.4 (WNXG-LD) and MeTV on channel 57.2 (WFXU). 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 Perry

Point your antenna NNW, at about 330°. The main network towers for Perry sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Five network stations, WCTV, WTXL-TV, WTLH, WTWC-TV and WTLF, transmit from the same tower site about 44 miles northwest of Perry (331° NNW). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 5 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Perry at fair strength or better, all arrive from the northwest, so this is an easy place to aim.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Perry

The farthest main network tower for Perry is WTXL-TV (ABC), 45 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here.

WGFL (NBC), 69 miles southeast, WTWC-TV (Fox), 45 miles northwest and WFSU-TV (PBS), 64 miles west, are the exception: the nearest listed affiliates of those networks are far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for those.

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 Perry

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WBFL-CDClass A41 mi 22° NNEPoorValdosta, GA
W35DH-DLow power44 mi 331° NNWPoorGreenville, FL
W29FO-DLow power45 mi 329° NNWPoorTallahassee, FL
WVUP-CDClass A49 mi 311° NWPoorTallahassee, FL
W04DX-DLow power49 mi 311° NWPoorTallahassee, FL
W03CA-DLow power49 mi 311° NWPoorTallahassee, FL
W08EQ-DLow power49 mi 311° NWPoorTallahassee, FL
W15EQ-DLow power49 mi 311° NWPoorTallahassee, FL
W21EL-DLow power49 mi 35° NEPoorValdosta, GA
WXTL-LDLow power49 mi 302° WNWPoorTallahassee, FL
W14EU-DLow power49 mi 302° WNWPoorTallahassee, FL
W28FD-DLow power50 mi 75° ENEPoorLake City, FL
W23FJ-DLow power51 mi 72° ENEPoorJennings, FL
W35EC-DLow power55 mi 80° EPoorLake City, FL
W26FJ-DLow power55 mi 18° NNEPoorValdosta, GA
WBVJ-CDClass A62 mi 17° NNEPoorValdosta, GA
WNFT-LDLow power69 mi 119° ESEPoorGainesville, FL
WYME-CDClass A69 mi 119° ESEPoorGainesville, FL
WNBW-DTFull power69 mi 119° ESEPoorGainesville, FL
WACX-LDLow power69 mi 119° ESEPoorAlachua, Etc., FL
WFGZ-LDLow power69 mi 119° ESEPoorGainesville, FL

How Perry compares with the rest of Florida

With 5 stations at fair strength or better, Perry ranks 776th of 786 places in Florida: fewer than the typical Florida town (23). Its nearest major network tower is 44 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 Tallahassee, 47 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Perry: 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 329° NNW, the direction of WTXL-TV (ABC), 45 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 5 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 Perry, FL?

ABC is on channel 27 from WTXL-TV, broadcasting from 45 miles NNW of Perry. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Perry, FL?

CBS is on channel 6 from WCTV, broadcasting from 44 miles NNW of Perry. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Perry, FL?

NBC is on channel 28.3 from WGFL, broadcasting from 69 miles ESE of Perry. Estimated signal: very weak.

What channel is Fox in Perry, FL?

Fox is on channel 40.2 from WTWC-TV, broadcasting from 45 miles NNW of Perry. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is PBS in Perry, FL?

PBS is on channel 11 from WFSU-TV, broadcasting from 64 miles WNW of Perry. Estimated signal: weak.

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

30 transmitters within 70 miles of Perry; around 5 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 Perry?

Point your antenna NNW, at about 330°. The main network towers for Perry sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Perry?

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. Picking up NBC and Fox and PBS from up to 69 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Perry?

WGFL (NBC), 69 miles southeast, WTWC-TV (Fox), 45 miles northwest and WFSU-TV (PBS), 64 miles west, are the exception: the nearest listed affiliates of those networks are far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for those.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Perry?

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 Perry; signal estimates ignore terrain.