TV channels & antenna towers in Samsula-Spruce Creek, Florida
Samsula-Spruce Creek has 36 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, PBS and CW. About 20 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WPXB-LD, 10 miles to the NNW.
Network channels in Samsula-Spruce Creek
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NBCWESHNBC | 2 | 30 mi | 180° S | Fair | Daytona Beach, FL |
| CBSWKMG-TVCBS | 6 | 30 mi | 180° S | Good | Orlando, FL |
| FOXWOFLFox | 35 | 31 mi | 183° S | Good | Orlando, FL |
| PBSWUCF-TVPBS | 24 | 31 mi | 184° S | Good | Orlando, FL |
| UNIWVEN-TVUnivision | 43 | 32 mi | 182° S | Good | Melbourne, FL |
| TBNWHLV-TVTrinity | 52 | 32 mi | 182° S | Good | Cocoa, FL |
| CWWKCFCW | 18 | 32 mi | 182° S | Good | Clermont, FL |
| ABCWFTVABC | 9 | 33 mi | 179° S | Good | Orlando, FL |
| TLMWTMO-CDTelemundo | 31 | 39 mi | 218° SW | Weak | Orlando, FL |
| IONWOPX-TVION | 56 | 53 mi | 177° S | Good | Melbourne, FL |
| CBSWKMG-LDCBS | 6 | 63 mi | 284° WNW | Poor | Ocala, FL |
Over-the-air TV in Samsula-Spruce Creek
Samsula-Spruce Creek is a town of about 5,050 people in Florida. There are 36 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 16 full-power, 9 Class A, 10 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 20 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 15 at good or strong strength.
3 of them are within 25 miles of Samsula-Spruce Creek, 23 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 10 are more than 45 miles out. Five of the 11 network stations in range are licensed to Orlando, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Orlando's stations.
For the networks, the best local options are ABC on channel 9 (WFTV), CBS on channel 6 (WKMG-TV), NBC on channel 2 (WESH), Fox on channel 35 (WOFL), PBS on channel 24 (WUCF-TV), CW on channel 18 (WKCF), ION on channel 56 (WOPX-TV), Telemundo on channel 31 (WTMO-CD), Univision on channel 43 (WVEN-TV) and Trinity on channel 52 (WHLV-TV). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (weak signal) and Univision (good 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 Samsula-Spruce Creek
Point your antenna S, at about 181°. The main network towers for Samsula-Spruce Creek sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Seven network stations, WESH, WKMG-TV, WOFL, WUCF-TV and WVEN-TV and others, transmit from the same tower site about 30 miles south of Samsula-Spruce Creek (180° S). That one direction covers every station on the site.
Of the 9 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Samsula-Spruce Creek at fair strength or better, all arrive from the south, so this is an easy place to aim.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Samsula-Spruce Creek, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Samsula-Spruce Creek
The farthest main network tower for Samsula-Spruce Creek is WFTV (ABC), 33 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic 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 Samsula-Spruce Creek
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WPXB-LDLow power | 10 mi | 326° NNW | Good | Daytona Beach, FL |
| WOTF-TVFull power | 18 mi | 240° WSW | Good | Daytona Beach, FL |
| WDYB-CDClass A | 18 mi | 240° WSW | Fair | Daytona Beach, FL |
| WEFSFull power | 30 mi | 180° S | Good | Cocoa, FL |
| WDSC-TVFull power | 30 mi | 180° S | Good | New Smyrna Beach, FL |
| WRBWFull power | 31 mi | 183° S | Good | Orlando, FL |
| WTGLFull power | 31 mi | 184° S | Good | Leesburg, FL |
| WRCF-CDClass A | 32 mi | 182° S | Fair | Orlando, FL |
| WACXFull power | 32 mi | 182° S | Fair | Leesburg, FL |
| WATV-LDLow power | 32 mi | 182° S | Weak | Orlando, FL |
| WZXZ-CDClass A | 32 mi | 182° S | Fair | Orlando, Etc., FL |
| WOFT-LDLow power | 32 mi | 182° S | Weak | Orlando, FL |
| WOME-LDLow power | 32 mi | 182° S | Weak | Orlando, FL |
| WDTO-LDLow power | 32 mi | 181° S | Weak | Orlando, FL |
| WRDQFull power | 33 mi | 179° S | Good | Orlando, FL |
| WSWF-LDLow power | 35 mi | 197° SSW | Weak | Orlando, FL |
| WFEF-LDLow power | 41 mi | 217° SW | Poor | Orlando, FL |
| WHDO-CDClass A | 51 mi | 203° SSW | Poor | Orlando, FL |
| WJGV-CDClass A | 53 mi | 314° NW | Poor | Palatka, FL |
| WQFT-LDLow power | 61 mi | 257° WSW | Poor | Ocala, FL |
| WKME-CDClass A | 62 mi | 193° SSW | Poor | Kissimmee, FL |
| WQXT-CDClass A | 62 mi | 342° NNW | Poor | St. Augustine, FL |
| W19EM-DLow power | 67 mi | 161° SSE | Poor | Melbourne, FL |
| WOCD-LDLow power | 68 mi | 275° W | Poor | Ocala, FL |
| WYKE-CDClass A | 69 mi | 259° W | Poor | Wildwood, FL |
How Samsula-Spruce Creek compares with the rest of Florida
With 20 stations at fair strength or better, Samsula-Spruce Creek ranks 490th of 786 places in Florida: fewer than the typical Florida town (23). Its nearest major network tower is 30 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 Port Orange, 7.3 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Samsula-Spruce Creek: step by step
- 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.
- Point it toward 179° S, the direction of WFTV (ABC), 33 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 20 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 Samsula-Spruce Creek, FL?
ABC is on channel 9 from WFTV, broadcasting from 33 miles S of Samsula-Spruce Creek. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CBS in Samsula-Spruce Creek, FL?
CBS is on channel 6 from WKMG-TV, broadcasting from 30 miles S of Samsula-Spruce Creek. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in Samsula-Spruce Creek, FL?
NBC is on channel 2 from WESH, broadcasting from 30 miles S of Samsula-Spruce Creek. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is Fox in Samsula-Spruce Creek, FL?
Fox is on channel 35 from WOFL, broadcasting from 31 miles S of Samsula-Spruce Creek. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is PBS in Samsula-Spruce Creek, FL?
PBS is on channel 24 from WUCF-TV, broadcasting from 31 miles S of Samsula-Spruce Creek. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Samsula-Spruce Creek?
36 transmitters within 70 miles of Samsula-Spruce Creek; around 20 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 Samsula-Spruce Creek?
Point your antenna S, at about 181°. The main network towers for Samsula-Spruce Creek sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Samsula-Spruce Creek?
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 Samsula-Spruce Creek?
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 Samsula-Spruce Creek?
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 Samsula-Spruce Creek; signal estimates ignore terrain.