TV channels & antenna towers in Richmond Heights, Florida

Richmond Heights has 40 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, PBS and CW. About 30 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WJAN-CD, 8.8 miles to the SW.

40TV transmitters within 70 miles
11networks over the air
8.8 mito the closest tower
8,541population

Network channels in Richmond Heights

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
IONWPXM-TVION35 25 mi23° NNE GoodMiami, FL
CWWBFS-TVCW33 25 mi21° NNE StrongMiami, FL
CBSWFOR-TVCBS4 25 mi21° NNE StrongMiami, FL
UNIWLTV-DTUnivision23 25 mi21° NNE StrongMiami, FL
ABCWDFL-LDABC18 25 mi21° NNE WeakMiami, FL
NBCWTVJNBC6 25 mi21° NNE StrongMiami, FL
MeTVWPLGMeTV10.2 25 mi23° NNE GoodMiami, FL
ABCWSVNABC7.2 25 mi23° NNE GoodMiami, FL
PBSWLRN-TVPBS17 26 mi24° NNE GoodMiami, FL
TLMWSCVTelemundo51 27 mi24° NNE GoodFort Lauderdale, FL
TBNWHFT-TVTrinity45 28 mi26° NNE GoodMiami, FL
FOXWFLXFox29 66 mi7° N FairWest Palm Beach, FL
IONWPXP-TVION67 67 mi8° N FairLake Worth, FL
NBCWPTV-TVNBC5 67 mi8° N WeakWest Palm Beach, FL
CBSWPECCBS12 67 mi9° N WeakWest Palm Beach, FL

Over-the-air TV in Richmond Heights

Richmond Heights, Florida has a population of about 8,540. There are 40 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 21 full-power, 3 Class A, 13 low-power and 3 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 30 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 18 at good or strong strength.

11 of them are within 25 miles of Richmond Heights, 22 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 7 are more than 45 miles out. Ten of the 15 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 35 (WPXM-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 (good 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 Richmond Heights

Point your antenna NNE, at about 22°. The main network towers for Richmond Heights sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Nine network stations, WPXM-TV, WBFS-TV, WFOR-TV, WLTV-DT and WTVJ and others, transmit from the same tower site about 25 miles northeast of Richmond Heights (23° NNE). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 12 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Richmond Heights at fair strength or better, 50% arrive from the northeast; the rest are spread across one other direction.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Richmond Heights

The farthest main network tower for Richmond Heights is WLRN-TV (PBS), 26 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here.

WFLX (Fox), 66 miles north, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is 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 that one.

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 Richmond Heights

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WJAN-CDClass A8.8 mi 225° SWGoodMiami, FL
W16CA-DTranslator8.9 mi 224° SWGoodHomestead, FL
W03BU-DLow power11 mi 360° NFairMiami, FL
WMDF-LDLow power15 mi 49° NEFairMiami, FL
WGEN-LDTranslator15 mi 49° NEFairMiami, FL
WLMF-LDLow power18 mi 359° NFairMiami, FL
WFUN-LDLow power18 mi 359° NFairMiami, FL
WURH-LDLow power25 mi 23° NNEStrongMiami, FL
WPBTFull power25 mi 23° NNEStrongMiami, FL
WXEL-TVFull power25 mi 23° NNEStrongBoynton Beach, FL
WSFL-TVFull power25 mi 21° NNEStrongMiami, FL
WBEH-CDClass A25 mi 21° NNEFairMiami, FL
WEYS-LDLow power25 mi 23° NNEWeakMiami, FL
WDGT-LDLow power25 mi 23° NNEWeakMiami, FL
W18EU-DLow power27 mi 24° NNEFairMiami, FL
WVFW-LDTranslator27 mi 24° NNEWeakMiami, FL
WSBS-CDClass A27 mi 24° NNEFairMiami, Etc., FL
WBEC-TVFull power27 mi 24° NNEGoodBoca Raton, FL
WAMI-DTFull power27 mi 24° NNEGoodHollywood, FL
WTXI-LDLow power27 mi 24° NNEFairMiami, FL
W16CC-DLow power28 mi 26° NNEWeakWest Gate, FL
WKWT-LDLow power35 mi 184° SPoorKey Largo, FL
WHDTFull power66 mi 7° NFairStuart, FL
WFGCFull power67 mi 8° NWeakPalm Beach, FL
W29CW-DLow power70 mi 211° SSWPoorDuck Key, FL

How Richmond Heights compares with the rest of Florida

With 30 stations at fair strength or better, Richmond Heights ranks 185th of 786 places in Florida: more than the typical Florida town (23). Its nearest major network tower is 25 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 South Miami Heights, 2.5 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Richmond Heights: 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 24° NNE, the direction of WLRN-TV (PBS), 26 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 30 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 Richmond Heights, FL?

ABC is on channel 7.2 from WSVN, broadcasting from 25 miles NNE of Richmond Heights. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Richmond Heights, FL?

CBS is on channel 4 from WFOR-TV, broadcasting from 25 miles NNE of Richmond Heights. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Richmond Heights, FL?

NBC is on channel 6 from WTVJ, broadcasting from 25 miles NNE of Richmond Heights. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Richmond Heights, FL?

Fox is on channel 29 from WFLX, broadcasting from 66 miles N of Richmond Heights. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is PBS in Richmond Heights, FL?

PBS is on channel 17 from WLRN-TV, broadcasting from 26 miles NNE of Richmond Heights. Estimated signal: good.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Richmond Heights?

40 transmitters within 70 miles of Richmond Heights; around 30 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 Richmond Heights?

Point your antenna NNE, at about 22°. The main network towers for Richmond Heights sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Richmond Heights?

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 Fox from up to 66 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Richmond Heights?

WFLX (Fox), 66 miles north, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is 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 that one.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Richmond Heights?

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 Richmond Heights; signal estimates ignore terrain.