TV channels & antenna towers in Safety Harbor, Florida

Safety Harbor has 33 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 WPDS-LD, 8.1 miles to the SW.

33TV transmitters within 70 miles
10networks over the air
8.1 mito the closest tower
17,454population

Network channels in Safety Harbor

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
PBSWEDUPBS3.1 28 mi111° ESE FairTampa, FL
UNIWVEA-TVUnivision50 28 mi111° ESE GoodTampa, FL
TLMWRMD-CDTelemundo49 28 mi111° ESE FairTampa, FL
CWWTTACW38 28 mi111° ESE FairSt. Petersburg, FL
ABCWFTS-TVABC28 28 mi111° ESE GoodTampa, FL
NBCWFLA-TVNBC8 28 mi111° ESE FairTampa, FL
IONWXPX-TVION66 29 mi114° ESE GoodBradenton, FL
CBSWTSPCBS10 29 mi114° ESE FairSt. Petersburg, FL
UNIWVEA-TVUnivision50 29 mi114° ESE GoodVenice, FL
MeTVWMOR-TVMeTV32.2 29 mi114° ESE GoodLakeland, FL
FOXWTVTFox13 30 mi113° ESE FairTampa, FL
ABCWWSBABC40 36 mi146° SE FairSarasota, FL

Over-the-air TV in Safety Harbor

Safety Harbor is a city of about 17,500 people in Florida. There are 33 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 14 full-power, 6 Class A, 12 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 28 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 9 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 6 transmitters are within 25 miles, 23 between 25 and 45 miles, and 4 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 (fair signal) and Univision (good 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 Safety Harbor

Point your antenna ESE, at about 112°. The main network towers for Safety Harbor 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 28 miles east of Safety Harbor (111° ESE). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

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

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Safety Harbor

The farthest main network tower for Safety Harbor is WTVT (Fox), 30 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

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 Safety Harbor

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WPDS-LDLow power8.1 mi 230° SWFairLargo, Etc., FL
WARP-CDClass A9.5 mi 154° SSEGoodTampa-St. Petersburg, FL
W32FH-DLow power11 mi 204° SSWGoodSt. Petersburg, FL
W31EG-DLow power17 mi 89° EFairTampa, FL
WDNP-LDLow power18 mi 103° ESEFairTampa, FL
WZRA-CDClass A19 mi 353° NFairOldsmar, FL
WEDQFull power28 mi 111° ESEFairTampa, FL
WTOGFull power28 mi 111° ESEGoodSt. Petersburg, FL
WGCT-LDLow power28 mi 111° ESEFairTampa, FL
WTBT-LDLow power28 mi 111° ESEFairTampa, FL
WCLFFull power28 mi 111° ESEGoodClearwater, FL
W16DQ-DLow power29 mi 114° ESEFairTampa, FL
WSPF-CDClass A29 mi 114° ESEFairSt. Petersburg, FL
WSVT-LDLow power29 mi 114° ESEFairTampa, FL
WXAX-CDClass A29 mi 114° ESEFairClearwater, FL
WTAM-LDLow power29 mi 114° ESEFairTampa, FL
W05CO-DLow power36 mi 146° SEPoorSarasota, FL
W36EC-DLow power46 mi 76° ENEPoorLakeland, FL
WSNN-LDLow power62 mi 163° SSEPoorSarasota, FL
W26DP-DTranslator65 mi 17° NNEPoorInverness, FL
WYKE-CDClass A67 mi 27° NNEPoorWildwood, FL

How Safety Harbor compares with the rest of Florida

With 28 stations at fair strength or better, Safety Harbor ranks 251st of 786 places in Florida: more than the typical Florida town (23). Its nearest major network tower is 28 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 Dunedin, 5.3 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Safety Harbor: 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 113° ESE, the direction of WTVT (Fox), 30 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 28 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 Safety Harbor, FL?

ABC is on channel 28 from WFTS-TV, broadcasting from 28 miles ESE of Safety Harbor. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Safety Harbor, FL?

CBS is on channel 10 from WTSP, broadcasting from 29 miles ESE of Safety Harbor. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in Safety Harbor, FL?

NBC is on channel 8 from WFLA-TV, broadcasting from 28 miles ESE of Safety Harbor. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is Fox in Safety Harbor, FL?

Fox is on channel 13 from WTVT, broadcasting from 30 miles ESE of Safety Harbor. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is PBS in Safety Harbor, FL?

PBS is on channel 3.1 from WEDU, broadcasting from 28 miles ESE of Safety Harbor. Estimated signal: fair.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Safety Harbor?

33 transmitters within 70 miles of Safety Harbor; around 28 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 Safety Harbor?

Point your antenna ESE, at about 112°. The main network towers for Safety Harbor sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Safety Harbor?

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 Safety Harbor?

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 Safety Harbor?

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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