TV channels & antenna towers in Sawgrass, Florida

Sawgrass has 30 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, PBS and CW. About 24 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WJXX (ABC), 12 miles to the WNW.

30TV transmitters within 70 miles
8networks over the air
12 mito the closest tower
4,880population

Network channels in Sawgrass

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
ABCWJXXABC25 12 mi297° WNW GoodOrange Park, FL
CWWCWJCW17 12 mi297° WNW StrongJacksonville, FL
NBCWTLVNBC12 12 mi297° WNW GoodJacksonville, FL
TBNWJEB-TVTrinity59 13 mi297° WNW StrongJacksonville, FL
FOXWFOX-TVFox30 13 mi297° WNW StrongJacksonville, FL
CBSWJAX-TVCBS47 13 mi297° WNW StrongJacksonville, FL
PBSWJCTPBS7 13 mi297° WNW GoodJacksonville, FL
IONWPXC-TVION21 49 mi333° NNW GoodBrunswick, GA
PBSWUFTPBS5 70 mi242° WSW WeakGainesville, FL

Over-the-air TV in Sawgrass

Sawgrass is a town of about 4,880 people in Florida. There are 30 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 10 full-power, 4 Class A and 16 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 24 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 10 at good or strong strength.

23 of them are within 25 miles of Sawgrass, 0 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 7 are more than 45 miles out. Six of the 9 network stations in range are licensed to Jacksonville, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Jacksonville's stations.

The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 25 (WJXX), CBS on channel 47 (WJAX-TV), NBC on channel 12 (WTLV), Fox on channel 30 (WFOX-TV), PBS on channel 7 (WJCT), CW on channel 17 (WCWJ), ION on channel 21 (WPXC-TV) and Trinity on channel 59 (WJEB-TV). 1 full-power station in range has no network listed in our data; these are typically public television, religious, shopping or independent stations.

Which way to point your antenna in Sawgrass

Point your antenna WNW, at about 297°. The main network towers for Sawgrass sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Seven network stations, WJXX, WCWJ, WTLV, WJEB-TV and WFOX-TV and others, transmit from the same tower site about 12 miles northwest of Sawgrass (297° WNW). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 8 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Sawgrass at fair strength or better, all arrive from the northwest, so this is an easy place to aim.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Sawgrass

The farthest main network tower for Sawgrass is WJCT (PBS), 13 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.

WCWJ is only 12 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 Sawgrass

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WWRJ-LDLow power12 mi 297° WNWGoodJacksonville, FL
WJXTFull power12 mi 297° WNWStrongJacksonville, FL
W26EX-DLow power13 mi 297° WNWFairJacksonville, FL
WUJF-LDLow power13 mi 297° WNWFairJacksonville, FL
WBXJ-CDClass A13 mi 297° WNWFairJacksonville, Etc., FL
WODH-LDLow power13 mi 297° WNWFairJacksonville, FL
WFEO-LDLow power13 mi 297° WNWFairGainesville, FL
WKBJ-LDLow power13 mi 297° WNWFairJacksonville, FL
WRCZ-LDLow power13 mi 297° WNWFairOcala, FL
WJKF-CDClass A13 mi 297° WNWFairJacksonville, FL
WJVF-LDLow power13 mi 297° WNWFairJacksonville, FL
WUJX-LDLow power13 mi 297° WNWFairJacksonville, FL
WUBF-LDLow power17 mi 290° WNWFairJacksonville, FL
W32EZ-DLow power19 mi 297° WNWFairJacksonville, FL
W30EE-DLow power20 mi 298° WNWFairJacksonville, FL
WQXT-CDClass A20 mi 182° SFairSt. Augustine, FL
WJGV-CDClass A47 mi 205° SSWPoorPalatka, FL
W06DI-DLow power55 mi 274° WPoorJasper, FL
WGVT-LDLow power68 mi 243° WSWPoorGainesville, FL
WSHX-LDLow power68 mi 243° WSWPoorGainesville, FL
WRUF-LDLow power70 mi 242° WSWPoorGainesville, FL

How Sawgrass compares with the rest of Florida

With 24 stations at fair strength or better, Sawgrass ranks 367th of 786 places in Florida: more than the typical Florida town (23). Its nearest major network tower is 12 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 Valley, 1.5 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Sawgrass: step by step

  1. Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
  2. Point it toward 297° WNW, the direction of WJCT (PBS), 13 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 24 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 Sawgrass, FL?

ABC is on channel 25 from WJXX, broadcasting from 12 miles WNW of Sawgrass. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Sawgrass, FL?

CBS is on channel 47 from WJAX-TV, broadcasting from 13 miles WNW of Sawgrass. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Sawgrass, FL?

NBC is on channel 12 from WTLV, broadcasting from 12 miles WNW of Sawgrass. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Sawgrass, FL?

Fox is on channel 30 from WFOX-TV, broadcasting from 13 miles WNW of Sawgrass. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is PBS in Sawgrass, FL?

PBS is on channel 7 from WJCT, broadcasting from 13 miles WNW of Sawgrass. Estimated signal: good.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Sawgrass?

30 transmitters within 70 miles of Sawgrass; around 24 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 Sawgrass?

Point your antenna WNW, at about 297°. The main network towers for Sawgrass sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Sawgrass?

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 Sawgrass?

WCWJ is only 12 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 Sawgrass?

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 Sawgrass; signal estimates ignore terrain.