TV channels & antenna towers in Progress Village, Florida
Progress Village has 37 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, PBS and CW. About 28 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WDNP-LD, 3.1 miles to the NW.
Network channels in Progress Village
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PBSWEDUPBS | 3.1 | 7.2 mi | 121° ESE | Good | Tampa, FL |
| UNIWVEA-TVUnivision | 50 | 7.2 mi | 121° ESE | Strong | Tampa, FL |
| TLMWRMD-CDTelemundo | 49 | 7.2 mi | 121° ESE | Good | Tampa, FL |
| CWWTTACW | 38 | 7.4 mi | 123° ESE | Good | St. Petersburg, FL |
| ABCWFTS-TVABC | 28 | 7.4 mi | 123° ESE | Strong | Tampa, FL |
| NBCWFLA-TVNBC | 8 | 7.4 mi | 123° ESE | Good | Tampa, FL |
| IONWXPX-TVION | 66 | 8.4 mi | 131° SE | Strong | Bradenton, FL |
| CBSWTSPCBS | 10 | 8.4 mi | 131° SE | Good | St. Petersburg, FL |
| UNIWVEA-TVUnivision | 50 | 8.4 mi | 131° SE | Strong | Venice, FL |
| MeTVWMOR-TVMeTV | 32.2 | 8.4 mi | 131° SE | Strong | Lakeland, FL |
| FOXWTVTFox | 13 | 9.4 mi | 126° SE | Good | Tampa, FL |
| ABCWWSBABC | 40 | 24 mi | 180° S | Good | Sarasota, FL |
Over-the-air TV in Progress Village
Progress Village is a town of about 5,390 people in Florida. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 37 licensed TV transmitters: 14 full-power, 8 Class A, 13 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 28 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 24 at good or strong strength.
By distance, 27 transmitters are within 25 miles, 3 between 25 and 45 miles, and 7 farther 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.
The strongest network signals here 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 (good signal) and Univision (strong 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 Progress Village
Point your antenna SE, at about 125°. The main network towers for Progress Village 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 7.2 miles southeast of Progress Village (121° ESE). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.
Of the 12 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Progress Village at fair strength or better, 92% arrive from the southeast; the rest are spread across one other direction.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Progress Village, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Progress Village
The farthest main network tower for Progress Village is WTVT (Fox), 9.4 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.
WDNP-LD is only 3.1 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 Progress Village
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WDNP-LDLow power | 3.1 mi | 314° NW | Strong | Tampa, FL |
| W31EG-DLow power | 7.1 mi | 336° NNW | Good | Tampa, FL |
| WEDQFull power | 7.2 mi | 121° ESE | Good | Tampa, FL |
| WTOGFull power | 7.2 mi | 121° ESE | Strong | St. Petersburg, FL |
| WGCT-LDLow power | 7.2 mi | 121° ESE | Good | Tampa, FL |
| WTBT-LDLow power | 7.2 mi | 121° ESE | Good | Tampa, FL |
| WCLFFull power | 7.4 mi | 123° ESE | Strong | Clearwater, FL |
| W16DQ-DLow power | 8.4 mi | 131° SE | Good | Tampa, FL |
| WSPF-CDClass A | 8.4 mi | 131° SE | Good | St. Petersburg, FL |
| WSVT-LDLow power | 8.4 mi | 131° SE | Good | Tampa, FL |
| WXAX-CDClass A | 8.4 mi | 131° SE | Good | Clearwater, FL |
| WTAM-LDLow power | 8.4 mi | 131° SE | Good | Tampa, FL |
| WARP-CDClass A | 16 mi | 262° W | Fair | Tampa-St. Petersburg, FL |
| W05CO-DLow power | 24 mi | 180° S | Poor | Sarasota, FL |
| W32FH-DLow power | 25 mi | 262° W | Fair | St. Petersburg, FL |
| WPDS-LDLow power | 26 mi | 272° W | Weak | Largo, Etc., FL |
| W36EC-DLow power | 30 mi | 55° NE | Fair | Lakeland, FL |
| WZRA-CDClass A | 33 mi | 318° NW | Fair | Oldsmar, FL |
| WSNN-LDLow power | 53 mi | 182° S | Poor | Sarasota, FL |
| W36FJ-DTranslator | 66 mi | 118° ESE | Poor | Sebring, FL |
| WYKE-CDClass A | 67 mi | 10° N | Poor | Wildwood, FL |
| WHDO-CDClass A | 68 mi | 61° ENE | Poor | Orlando, FL |
| WQFT-LDLow power | 68 mi | 16° NNE | Poor | Ocala, FL |
| W26DP-DTranslator | 68 mi | 359° N | Poor | Inverness, FL |
| WKME-CDClass A | 69 mi | 74° ENE | Poor | Kissimmee, FL |
How Progress Village compares with the rest of Florida
With 28 stations at fair strength or better, Progress Village ranks 251st of 786 places in Florida: more than the typical Florida town (23). Its nearest major network tower is 7.2 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 Palm River-Clair Mel, 1.9 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Progress Village: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 126° SE, the direction of WTVT (Fox), 9.4 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 28 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 Progress Village, FL?
ABC is on channel 28 from WFTS-TV, broadcasting from 7.4 miles ESE of Progress Village. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CBS in Progress Village, FL?
CBS is on channel 10 from WTSP, broadcasting from 8.4 miles SE of Progress Village. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in Progress Village, FL?
NBC is on channel 8 from WFLA-TV, broadcasting from 7.4 miles ESE of Progress Village. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in Progress Village, FL?
Fox is on channel 13 from WTVT, broadcasting from 9.4 miles SE of Progress Village. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is PBS in Progress Village, FL?
PBS is on channel 3.1 from WEDU, broadcasting from 7.2 miles ESE of Progress Village. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Progress Village?
37 transmitters within 70 miles of Progress Village; around 28 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 Progress Village?
Point your antenna SE, at about 125°. The main network towers for Progress Village sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Progress Village?
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 Progress Village?
WDNP-LD is only 3.1 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 Progress Village?
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
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- Riverview3.3 mi
- Gibsonton3.4 mi
- Brandon5.5 mi
- East Lake-Orient Park5.8 mi
- Mango6.5 mi
- Tampa6.6 mi
- Bloomingdale7.6 mi
- Seffner7.9 mi
- Valrico8.2 mi
- Apollo Beach9.2 mi
- Temple Terrace9.4 mi
- Fish Hawk10.0 mi
- Boyette10 mi
- Thonotosassa12 mi
- Egypt Lake-Leto12 mi
- Sun City Center13 mi
- University13 mi
- Carrollwood13 mi
- Ruskin13 mi
- Wimauma14 mi
- Lake Magdalene14 mi
- Carrollwood Village15 mi
- Town 'n' Country15 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 Progress Village; signal estimates ignore terrain.