TV channels & antenna towers in Pompano Beach, Florida
Pompano Beach has 48 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, PBS and CW. About 36 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is W16CC-D, 17 miles to the S.
Network channels in Pompano Beach
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBNWHFT-TVTrinity | 45 | 17 mi | 190° S | Strong | Miami, FL |
| TLMWSCVTelemundo | 51 | 18 mi | 194° SSW | Strong | Fort Lauderdale, FL |
| PBSWLRN-TVPBS | 17 | 18 mi | 194° SSW | Strong | Miami, FL |
| MeTVWPLGMeTV | 10.2 | 19 mi | 196° SSW | Good | Miami, FL |
| ABCWSVNABC | 7.2 | 19 mi | 196° SSW | Good | Miami, FL |
| NBCWTVJNBC | 6 | 20 mi | 198° SSW | Strong | Miami, FL |
| CWWBFS-TVCW | 33 | 20 mi | 198° SSW | Strong | Miami, FL |
| CBSWFOR-TVCBS | 4 | 20 mi | 198° SSW | Strong | Miami, FL |
| UNIWLTV-DTUnivision | 23 | 20 mi | 198° SSW | Strong | Miami, FL |
| ABCWDFL-LDABC | 18 | 20 mi | 198° SSW | Fair | Miami, FL |
| IONWPXM-TVION | 35 | 20 mi | 196° SSW | Good | Miami, FL |
| FOXWFLXFox | 29 | 24 mi | 343° NNW | Good | West Palm Beach, FL |
| CBSWPECCBS | 12 | 25 mi | 348° NNW | Good | West Palm Beach, FL |
| IONWPXP-TVION | 67 | 25 mi | 347° NNW | Strong | Lake Worth, FL |
| NBCWPTV-TVNBC | 5 | 25 mi | 347° NNW | Fair | West Palm Beach, FL |
| TBNWTCE-TVTrinity | 21 | 55 mi | 357° N | Good | Fort Pierce, FL |
| CWWTVXCW | 34 | 63 mi | 345° NNW | Good | Fort Pierce, FL |
| ABCWPBFABC | 25 | 63 mi | 345° NNW | Good | Tequesta, FL |
Over-the-air TV in Pompano Beach
Pompano Beach, Florida has a population of about 108,000. There are 48 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 24 full-power, 5 Class A, 16 low-power and 3 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 36 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 24 at good or strong strength.
31 of them are within 25 miles of Pompano Beach, 7 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 10 are more than 45 miles out. Ten of the 18 network stations in range are licensed to Miami, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Miami's stations.
The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 7.2 (WSVN), CBS on channel 4 (WFOR-TV), NBC on channel 6 (WTVJ), Fox on channel 29 (WFLX), PBS on channel 17 (WLRN-TV), CW on channel 33 (WBFS-TV), ION on channel 67 (WPXP-TV), Telemundo on channel 51 (WSCV), Univision on channel 23 (WLTV-DT), MeTV on channel 10.2 (WPLG) and Trinity on channel 45 (WHFT-TV). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (strong signal) and Univision (strong signal). 7 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 Pompano Beach
The main network towers around Pompano Beach are in different directions: ABC 196° SSW (19 mi), CBS 198° SSW (20 mi), NBC 198° SSW (20 mi), Fox 343° NNW (24 mi) and PBS 194° SSW (18 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.
Five network stations, WHFT-TV, WSCV, WLRN-TV, WPLG and WSVN, transmit from the same tower site about 17 miles south of Pompano Beach (190° S). That one direction covers every station on the site.
Of the 17 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Pompano Beach at fair strength or better, 59% arrive from the south; the rest are spread across one other direction.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Pompano Beach, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Pompano Beach
The farthest main network tower for Pompano Beach is WFLX (Fox), 24 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.
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 Pompano Beach
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 30; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W16CC-DLow power | 17 mi | 190° S | Fair | West Gate, FL |
| W18EU-DLow power | 18 mi | 194° SSW | Fair | Miami, FL |
| WVFW-LDTranslator | 18 mi | 194° SSW | Fair | Miami, FL |
| WSBS-CDClass A | 18 mi | 194° SSW | Fair | Miami, Etc., FL |
| WBEC-TVFull power | 18 mi | 194° SSW | Strong | Boca Raton, FL |
| WAMI-DTFull power | 18 mi | 194° SSW | Strong | Hollywood, FL |
| WTXI-LDLow power | 18 mi | 194° SSW | Fair | Miami, FL |
| WEYS-LDLow power | 19 mi | 196° SSW | Fair | Miami, FL |
| WDGT-LDLow power | 19 mi | 196° SSW | Fair | Miami, FL |
| WSFL-TVFull power | 20 mi | 198° SSW | Strong | Miami, FL |
| WBEH-CDClass A | 20 mi | 198° SSW | Fair | Miami, FL |
| WURH-LDLow power | 20 mi | 196° SSW | Strong | Miami, FL |
| WPBTFull power | 20 mi | 196° SSW | Strong | Miami, FL |
| WXEL-TVFull power | 20 mi | 196° SSW | Strong | Boynton Beach, FL |
| WHDTFull power | 24 mi | 343° NNW | Strong | Stuart, FL |
| WFGCFull power | 25 mi | 347° NNW | Good | Palm Beach, FL |
| WLMF-LDLow power | 28 mi | 213° SSW | Fair | Miami, FL |
| WFUN-LDLow power | 28 mi | 213° SSW | Fair | Miami, FL |
| WGEN-LDTranslator | 32 mi | 187° S | Weak | Miami, FL |
| WMDF-LDLow power | 32 mi | 187° S | Weak | Miami, FL |
| W03BU-DLow power | 34 mi | 206° SSW | Poor | Miami, FL |
| W05DH-DLow power | 36 mi | 5° N | Poor | Jupiter, FL |
| WBWP-LDLow power | 39 mi | 4° N | Poor | West Palm Beach, FL |
| WJAN-CDClass A | 53 mi | 204° SSW | Poor | Miami, FL |
| W16CA-DTranslator | 53 mi | 204° SSW | Poor | Homestead, FL |
How Pompano Beach compares with the rest of Florida
With 36 stations at fair strength or better, Pompano Beach ranks 68th of 786 places in Florida: more than the typical Florida town (23). Its nearest major network tower is 17 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 Hialeah, 28 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Pompano Beach: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 343° NNW, the direction of WFLX (Fox), 24 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 36 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 Pompano Beach, FL?
ABC is on channel 7.2 from WSVN, broadcasting from 19 miles SSW of Pompano Beach. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CBS in Pompano Beach, FL?
CBS is on channel 4 from WFOR-TV, broadcasting from 20 miles SSW of Pompano Beach. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is NBC in Pompano Beach, FL?
NBC is on channel 6 from WTVJ, broadcasting from 20 miles SSW of Pompano Beach. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is Fox in Pompano Beach, FL?
Fox is on channel 29 from WFLX, broadcasting from 24 miles NNW of Pompano Beach. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is PBS in Pompano Beach, FL?
PBS is on channel 17 from WLRN-TV, broadcasting from 18 miles SSW of Pompano Beach. Estimated signal: strong.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Pompano Beach?
48 transmitters within 70 miles of Pompano Beach; around 36 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 Pompano Beach?
The main network towers around Pompano Beach are in different directions: ABC 196° SSW (19 mi), CBS 198° SSW (20 mi), NBC 198° SSW (20 mi), Fox 343° NNW (24 mi) and PBS 194° SSW (18 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.
What kind of antenna do I need in Pompano 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 Pompano Beach?
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 Pompano 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 Pompano Beach; signal estimates ignore terrain.