TV channels & antenna towers in Sunset, Florida

Sunset has 39 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, PBS and CW. About 35 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is W03BU-D, 5.9 miles to the N.

39TV transmitters within 70 miles
11networks over the air
5.9 mito the closest tower
16,389population

Network channels in Sunset

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
IONWPXM-TVION35 20 mi27° NNE GoodMiami, FL
CWWBFS-TVCW33 20 mi24° NNE StrongMiami, FL
CBSWFOR-TVCBS4 20 mi24° NNE StrongMiami, FL
UNIWLTV-DTUnivision23 20 mi24° NNE StrongMiami, FL
ABCWDFL-LDABC18 20 mi24° NNE FairMiami, FL
NBCWTVJNBC6 20 mi24° NNE StrongMiami, FL
MeTVWPLGMeTV10.2 20 mi26° NNE GoodMiami, FL
ABCWSVNABC7.2 20 mi26° NNE GoodMiami, FL
PBSWLRN-TVPBS17 21 mi27° NNE StrongMiami, FL
TLMWSCVTelemundo51 22 mi27° NNE StrongFort Lauderdale, FL
TBNWHFT-TVTrinity45 23 mi29° NNE GoodMiami, FL
FOXWFLXFox29 60 mi6° N GoodWest Palm Beach, FL
IONWPXP-TVION67 62 mi8° N FairLake Worth, FL
NBCWPTV-TVNBC5 62 mi8° N WeakWest Palm Beach, FL
CBSWPECCBS12 62 mi8° N WeakWest Palm Beach, FL

Over-the-air TV in Sunset

With roughly 16,400 residents, Sunset is a city in Florida. Our map shows 39 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 21 full-power, 3 Class A, 12 low-power and 3 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 35 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 18 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 32 transmitters are within 25 miles, 1 between 25 and 45 miles, and 6 farther 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.

For the networks, the best local options 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 (strong 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 Sunset

Point your antenna NNE, at about 25°. The main network towers for Sunset 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 20 miles northeast of Sunset (27° NNE). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 12 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Sunset at fair strength or better, 83% 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 Sunset, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Sunset

The farthest main network tower for Sunset is WLRN-TV (PBS), 21 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here.

WFLX (Fox), 60 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 Sunset

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
W03BU-DLow power5.9 mi 349° NFairMiami, FL
WMDF-LDLow power11 mi 65° ENEFairMiami, FL
WGEN-LDTranslator11 mi 65° ENEFairMiami, FL
WLMF-LDLow power13 mi 355° NFairMiami, FL
WFUN-LDLow power13 mi 355° NFairMiami, FL
WJAN-CDClass A14 mi 212° SSWFairMiami, FL
W16CA-DTranslator14 mi 212° SSWFairHomestead, FL
WURH-LDLow power20 mi 27° NNEStrongMiami, FL
WPBTFull power20 mi 27° NNEStrongMiami, FL
WXEL-TVFull power20 mi 27° NNEStrongBoynton Beach, FL
WSFL-TVFull power20 mi 24° NNEStrongMiami, FL
WBEH-CDClass A20 mi 24° NNEFairMiami, FL
WEYS-LDLow power20 mi 26° NNEFairMiami, FL
WDGT-LDLow power20 mi 26° NNEFairMiami, FL
W18EU-DLow power22 mi 27° NNEFairMiami, FL
WVFW-LDTranslator22 mi 27° NNEFairMiami, FL
WSBS-CDClass A22 mi 27° NNEFairMiami, Etc., FL
WBEC-TVFull power22 mi 27° NNEStrongBoca Raton, FL
WAMI-DTFull power22 mi 27° NNEStrongHollywood, FL
WTXI-LDLow power22 mi 27° NNEFairMiami, FL
W16CC-DLow power23 mi 29° NNEFairWest Gate, FL
WKWT-LDLow power40 mi 185° SPoorKey Largo, FL
WHDTFull power60 mi 6° NGoodStuart, FL
WFGCFull power62 mi 8° NWeakPalm Beach, FL

How Sunset compares with the rest of Florida

With 35 stations at fair strength or better, Sunset ranks 107th of 786 places in Florida: more than the typical Florida town (23). Its nearest major network tower is 20 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 Kendall, 2.9 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Sunset: 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 27° NNE, the direction of WLRN-TV (PBS), 21 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 35 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 Sunset, FL?

ABC is on channel 7.2 from WSVN, broadcasting from 20 miles NNE of Sunset. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Sunset, FL?

CBS is on channel 4 from WFOR-TV, broadcasting from 20 miles NNE of Sunset. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Sunset, FL?

NBC is on channel 6 from WTVJ, broadcasting from 20 miles NNE of Sunset. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Sunset, FL?

Fox is on channel 29 from WFLX, broadcasting from 60 miles N of Sunset. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is PBS in Sunset, FL?

PBS is on channel 17 from WLRN-TV, broadcasting from 21 miles NNE of Sunset. Estimated signal: strong.

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

39 transmitters within 70 miles of Sunset; around 35 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 Sunset?

Point your antenna NNE, at about 25°. The main network towers for Sunset sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Sunset?

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. Picking up Fox from up to 60 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Sunset?

WFLX (Fox), 60 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 Sunset?

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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