TV channels & antenna towers in Temple Terrace, Florida
Temple Terrace has 38 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 W31EG-D, 3.2 miles to the SSW.
Network channels in Temple Terrace
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PBSWEDUPBS | 3.1 | 15 mi | 149° SSE | Good | Tampa, FL |
| UNIWVEA-TVUnivision | 50 | 15 mi | 149° SSE | Strong | Tampa, FL |
| TLMWRMD-CDTelemundo | 49 | 15 mi | 149° SSE | Fair | Tampa, FL |
| CWWTTACW | 38 | 15 mi | 150° SSE | Good | St. Petersburg, FL |
| ABCWFTS-TVABC | 28 | 15 mi | 150° SSE | Strong | Tampa, FL |
| NBCWFLA-TVNBC | 8 | 15 mi | 150° SSE | Good | Tampa, FL |
| IONWXPX-TVION | 66 | 17 mi | 152° SSE | Good | Bradenton, FL |
| CBSWTSPCBS | 10 | 17 mi | 152° SSE | Good | St. Petersburg, FL |
| UNIWVEA-TVUnivision | 50 | 17 mi | 152° SSE | Strong | Venice, FL |
| MeTVWMOR-TVMeTV | 32.2 | 17 mi | 152° SSE | Strong | Lakeland, FL |
| FOXWTVTFox | 13 | 17 mi | 149° SSE | Good | Tampa, FL |
| ABCWWSBABC | 40 | 33 mi | 178° S | Fair | Sarasota, FL |
| TLMWTMO-CDTelemundo | 31 | 69 mi | 55° NE | Poor | Orlando, FL |
Over-the-air TV in Temple Terrace
Temple Terrace is a city of about 25,700 people in Florida. There are 38 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 14 full-power, 9 Class A, 14 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 15 at good or strong strength.
24 of them are within 25 miles of Temple Terrace, 6 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 8 are more than 45 miles out. Six of the 13 network stations in range are licensed to Tampa, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Tampa's stations.
For the networks, the best local options 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 (strong 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 Temple Terrace
Point your antenna SSE, at about 150°. The main network towers for Temple Terrace 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 15 miles southeast of Temple Terrace (149° SSE). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.
Of the 12 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Temple Terrace at fair strength or better, 92% arrive from the southeast; the rest are spread across one other direction.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Temple Terrace, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Temple Terrace
The farthest main network tower for Temple Terrace is WTVT (Fox), 17 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor 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 Temple Terrace
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W31EG-DLow power | 3.2 mi | 206° SSW | Good | Tampa, FL |
| WDNP-LDLow power | 7.2 mi | 186° S | Good | Tampa, FL |
| WEDQFull power | 15 mi | 149° SSE | Good | Tampa, FL |
| WTOGFull power | 15 mi | 149° SSE | Strong | St. Petersburg, FL |
| WGCT-LDLow power | 15 mi | 149° SSE | Fair | Tampa, FL |
| WTBT-LDLow power | 15 mi | 149° SSE | Fair | Tampa, FL |
| WCLFFull power | 15 mi | 150° SSE | Strong | Clearwater, FL |
| W16DQ-DLow power | 17 mi | 152° SSE | Fair | Tampa, FL |
| WSPF-CDClass A | 17 mi | 152° SSE | Fair | St. Petersburg, FL |
| WSVT-LDLow power | 17 mi | 152° SSE | Fair | Tampa, FL |
| WXAX-CDClass A | 17 mi | 152° SSE | Fair | Clearwater, FL |
| WTAM-LDLow power | 17 mi | 152° SSE | Fair | Tampa, FL |
| WARP-CDClass A | 18 mi | 231° SW | Fair | Tampa-St. Petersburg, FL |
| WZRA-CDClass A | 26 mi | 307° NW | Fair | Oldsmar, FL |
| WPDS-LDLow power | 26 mi | 251° WSW | Weak | Largo, Etc., FL |
| W32FH-DLow power | 26 mi | 241° WSW | Fair | St. Petersburg, FL |
| W36EC-DLow power | 27 mi | 73° ENE | Fair | Lakeland, FL |
| W05CO-DLow power | 33 mi | 178° S | Poor | Sarasota, FL |
| WYKE-CDClass A | 58 mi | 13° NNE | Poor | Wildwood, FL |
| W26DP-DTranslator | 59 mi | 0° N | Poor | Inverness, FL |
| WQFT-LDLow power | 60 mi | 20° NNE | Poor | Ocala, FL |
| WSNN-LDLow power | 62 mi | 180° S | Poor | Sarasota, FL |
| WHDO-CDClass A | 65 mi | 69° ENE | Poor | Orlando, FL |
| WFEF-LDLow power | 68 mi | 56° ENE | Poor | Orlando, FL |
| WKME-CDClass A | 68 mi | 82° E | Poor | Kissimmee, FL |
How Temple Terrace compares with the rest of Florida
With 28 stations at fair strength or better, Temple Terrace ranks 251st of 786 places in Florida: more than the typical Florida town (23). Its nearest major network tower is 15 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 Tampa, 7.4 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Temple Terrace: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 149° SSE, the direction of WTVT (Fox), 17 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 28 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 Temple Terrace, FL?
ABC is on channel 28 from WFTS-TV, broadcasting from 15 miles SSE of Temple Terrace. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CBS in Temple Terrace, FL?
CBS is on channel 10 from WTSP, broadcasting from 17 miles SSE of Temple Terrace. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in Temple Terrace, FL?
NBC is on channel 8 from WFLA-TV, broadcasting from 15 miles SSE of Temple Terrace. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in Temple Terrace, FL?
Fox is on channel 13 from WTVT, broadcasting from 17 miles SSE of Temple Terrace. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is PBS in Temple Terrace, FL?
PBS is on channel 3.1 from WEDU, broadcasting from 15 miles SSE of Temple Terrace. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Temple Terrace?
38 transmitters within 70 miles of Temple Terrace; around 28 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 Temple Terrace?
Point your antenna SSE, at about 150°. The main network towers for Temple Terrace sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Temple Terrace?
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 Temple Terrace?
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 Temple Terrace?
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 Temple Terrace; signal estimates ignore terrain.