TV channels & antenna towers in San Antonio, Florida

San Antonio has 41 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, PBS and CW. About 18 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is W36EC-D, 23 miles to the SE.

41TV transmitters within 70 miles
10networks over the air
23 mito the closest tower
1,308population

Network channels in San Antonio

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
PBSWEDUPBS3.1 34 mi179° S FairTampa, FL
UNIWVEA-TVUnivision50 34 mi179° S GoodTampa, FL
TLMWRMD-CDTelemundo49 34 mi179° S FairTampa, FL
CWWTTACW38 34 mi179° S FairSt. Petersburg, FL
ABCWFTS-TVABC28 34 mi179° S GoodTampa, FL
NBCWFLA-TVNBC8 34 mi179° S FairTampa, FL
IONWXPX-TVION66 36 mi179° S GoodBradenton, FL
CBSWTSPCBS10 36 mi179° S FairSt. Petersburg, FL
UNIWVEA-TVUnivision50 36 mi179° S GoodVenice, FL
MeTVWMOR-TVMeTV32.2 36 mi179° S GoodLakeland, FL
FOXWTVTFox13 36 mi177° S FairTampa, FL
TLMWTMO-CDTelemundo31 53 mi69° ENE PoorOrlando, FL
ABCWWSBABC40 54 mi186° S WeakSarasota, FL
CBSWKMG-LDCBS6 65 mi10° N PoorOcala, FL

Over-the-air TV in San Antonio

With roughly 1,310 residents, San Antonio is a small community in Florida. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 41 licensed TV transmitters: 14 full-power, 9 Class A, 16 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 18 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 7 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 1 transmitter is within 25 miles, 29 between 25 and 45 miles, and 11 farther out. Six of the 14 network stations in range are licensed to Tampa, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Tampa's stations.

The best-placed network stations 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 San Antonio

Point your antenna S, at about 178°. The main network towers for San Antonio 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 34 miles south of San Antonio (179° S). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 11 full-power and Class A network signals that reach San Antonio 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 San Antonio, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for San Antonio

The farthest main network tower for San Antonio is WTVT (Fox), 36 miles away with a fair 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 San Antonio

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 27; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
W36EC-DLow power23 mi 124° SEFairLakeland, FL
W31EG-DLow power25 mi 200° SSWFairTampa, FL
WZRA-CDClass A28 mi 259° WFairOldsmar, FL
WDNP-LDLow power29 mi 195° SSWFairTampa, FL
WEDQFull power34 mi 179° SFairTampa, FL
WTOGFull power34 mi 179° SGoodSt. Petersburg, FL
WGCT-LDLow power34 mi 179° SWeakTampa, FL
WTBT-LDLow power34 mi 179° SWeakTampa, FL
WCLFFull power34 mi 179° SGoodClearwater, FL
W16DQ-DLow power36 mi 179° SWeakTampa, FL
WSPF-CDClass A36 mi 179° SWeakSt. Petersburg, FL
WSVT-LDLow power36 mi 179° SWeakTampa, FL
WXAX-CDClass A36 mi 179° SWeakClearwater, FL
WTAM-LDLow power36 mi 179° SWeakTampa, FL
WYKE-CDClass A36 mi 9° NWeakWildwood, FL
WQFT-LDLow power38 mi 21° NNEWeakOcala, FL
WARP-CDClass A39 mi 213° SSWWeakTampa-St. Petersburg, FL
W26DP-DTranslator39 mi 350° NPoorInverness, FL
WPDS-LDLow power43 mi 228° SWPoorLargo, Etc., FL
W32FH-DLow power45 mi 222° SWPoorSt. Petersburg, FL
WFEF-LDLow power52 mi 71° ENEPoorOrlando, FL
W05CO-DLow power54 mi 186° SPoorSarasota, FL
WHDO-CDClass A54 mi 88° EPoorOrlando, FL
WOCD-LDLow power55 mi 6° NPoorOcala, FL
WKME-CDClass A61 mi 100° EPoorKissimmee, FL

How San Antonio compares with the rest of Florida

With 18 stations at fair strength or better, San Antonio ranks 545th of 786 places in Florida: fewer than the typical Florida town (23). Its nearest major network tower is 34 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 Wesley Chapel, 7.4 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in San Antonio: 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 177° S, the direction of WTVT (Fox), 36 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 18 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 San Antonio, FL?

ABC is on channel 28 from WFTS-TV, broadcasting from 34 miles S of San Antonio. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in San Antonio, FL?

CBS is on channel 10 from WTSP, broadcasting from 36 miles S of San Antonio. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in San Antonio, FL?

NBC is on channel 8 from WFLA-TV, broadcasting from 34 miles S of San Antonio. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is Fox in San Antonio, FL?

Fox is on channel 13 from WTVT, broadcasting from 36 miles S of San Antonio. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is PBS in San Antonio, FL?

PBS is on channel 3.1 from WEDU, broadcasting from 34 miles S of San Antonio. Estimated signal: fair.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in San Antonio?

41 transmitters within 70 miles of San Antonio; around 18 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 San Antonio?

Point your antenna S, at about 178°. The main network towers for San Antonio sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in San Antonio?

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 San Antonio?

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 San Antonio?

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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