TV channels & antenna towers in Three Oaks, Florida
Three Oaks has 16 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, PBS and CW. About 15 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WGPS-LD, 2.0 miles to the SW.
Network channels in Three Oaks
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TLMWWDT-CDTelemundo | 43 | 4.3 mi | 304° NW | Good | Naples, FL |
| UNIWUVF-LDUnivision | 2 | 10 mi | 150° SSE | Good | Naples, FL |
| FOXWFTX-TVFox | 36 | 22 mi | 359° N | Strong | Cape Coral, FL |
| CBSWINK-TVCBS | 11 | 23 mi | 5° N | Strong | Fort Myers, FL |
| UNIWLZE-LDUnivision | 51 | 23 mi | 5° N | Fair | Fort Myers, FL |
| CWWXCWCW | 46 | 23 mi | 5° N | Strong | Naples, FL |
| PBSWGCUPBS | 30 | 24 mi | 5° N | Good | Fort Myers, FL |
| ABCWZVN-TVABC | 26 | 24 mi | 4° N | Strong | Naples, FL |
| NBCWBBH-TVNBC | 20 | 24 mi | 4° N | Strong | Fort Myers, FL |
Over-the-air TV in Three Oaks
Three Oaks is a town of about 3,590 people in Florida. There are 16 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 7 full-power, 2 Class A and 7 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 15 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 13 at good or strong strength.
15 of them are within 25 miles of Three Oaks, 0 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 1 is more than 45 miles out. Four of the 9 network stations in range are licensed to Naples, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Naples's stations.
For the networks, the best local options are ABC on channel 26 (WZVN-TV), CBS on channel 11 (WINK-TV), NBC on channel 20 (WBBH-TV), Fox on channel 36 (WFTX-TV), PBS on channel 30 (WGCU), CW on channel 46 (WXCW), Telemundo on channel 43 (WWDT-CD) and Univision on channel 2 (WUVF-LD). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (good signal) and Univision (good signal). 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 Three Oaks
Point your antenna N, at about 3°. The main network towers for Three Oaks sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Six network stations, WFTX-TV, WINK-TV, WXCW, WGCU and WZVN-TV and others, transmit from the same tower site about 22 miles north of Three Oaks (359° N). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.
Of the 7 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Three Oaks at fair strength or better, 86% arrive from the north; the rest are spread across one other direction.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Three Oaks, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Three Oaks
The farthest main network tower for Three Oaks is WBBH-TV (NBC), 24 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.
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 Three Oaks
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WGPS-LDLow power | 2.0 mi | 221° SW | Good | Fort Myers, FL |
| WXDT-LDLow power | 4.3 mi | 304° NW | Good | Naples, FL |
| WZDT-LDLow power | 4.3 mi | 304° NW | Good | Naples, FL |
| WANA-LDLow power | 10 mi | 150° SSE | Good | Naples, FL |
| WHDN-CDClass A | 19 mi | 184° S | Fair | Naples, FL |
| WRXY-TVFull power | 22 mi | 360° N | Strong | Tice, FL |
| WSNN-LDLow power | 59 mi | 321° NW | Poor | Sarasota, FL |
How Three Oaks compares with the rest of Florida
With 15 stations at fair strength or better, Three Oaks ranks 620th of 786 places in Florida: fewer than the typical Florida town (23). Its nearest major network tower is 4.3 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 Estero, 2.3 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Three Oaks: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 4° N, the direction of WBBH-TV (NBC), 24 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 15 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 Three Oaks, FL?
ABC is on channel 26 from WZVN-TV, broadcasting from 24 miles N of Three Oaks. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CBS in Three Oaks, FL?
CBS is on channel 11 from WINK-TV, broadcasting from 23 miles N of Three Oaks. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is NBC in Three Oaks, FL?
NBC is on channel 20 from WBBH-TV, broadcasting from 24 miles N of Three Oaks. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is Fox in Three Oaks, FL?
Fox is on channel 36 from WFTX-TV, broadcasting from 22 miles N of Three Oaks. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is PBS in Three Oaks, FL?
PBS is on channel 30 from WGCU, broadcasting from 24 miles N of Three Oaks. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Three Oaks?
16 transmitters within 70 miles of Three Oaks; around 15 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 Three Oaks?
Point your antenna N, at about 3°. The main network towers for Three Oaks sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Three Oaks?
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 Three Oaks?
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 Three Oaks?
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.
TV channels in nearby Florida cities
- San Carlos Park0.5 mi
- Estero2.3 mi
- Villas7.2 mi
- Gateway7.9 mi
- Cypress Lake8.0 mi
- Bonita Springs9.1 mi
- Fort Myers Beach9.7 mi
- McGregor9.7 mi
- Fort Myers11 mi
- Iona11 mi
- Cape Coral12 mi
- Sanibel14 mi
- Naples Park14 mi
- North Fort Myers15 mi
- Lehigh Acres15 mi
- Pelican Bay17 mi
- Fort Myers Shores17 mi
- Orangetree18 mi
- Golden Gate20 mi
- Naples23 mi
- East Naples23 mi
- Immokalee24 mi
- Burnt Store Marina26 mi
- Naples Manor27 mi
More: all TV stations in Florida · South region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Three Oaks; signal estimates ignore terrain.