TV channels & antenna towers in Timber Pines, Florida

Timber Pines has 40 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, PBS and CW. About 14 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WZRA-CD, 16 miles to the SSW.

40TV transmitters within 70 miles
10networks over the air
16 mito the closest tower
5,386population

Network channels in Timber Pines

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
PBSWEDUPBS3.1 48 mi154° SSE FairTampa, FL
UNIWVEA-TVUnivision50 48 mi154° SSE GoodTampa, FL
TLMWRMD-CDTelemundo49 48 mi154° SSE PoorTampa, FL
CWWTTACW38 48 mi154° SSE FairSt. Petersburg, FL
ABCWFTS-TVABC28 48 mi154° SSE GoodTampa, FL
NBCWFLA-TVNBC8 48 mi154° SSE FairTampa, FL
IONWXPX-TVION66 50 mi155° SSE FairBradenton, FL
CBSWTSPCBS10 50 mi155° SSE FairSt. Petersburg, FL
UNIWVEA-TVUnivision50 50 mi155° SSE GoodVenice, FL
MeTVWMOR-TVMeTV32.2 50 mi155° SSE GoodLakeland, FL
FOXWTVTFox13 50 mi154° SSE FairTampa, FL
CBSWKMG-LDCBS6 64 mi30° NNE PoorOcala, FL
FOXWOGXFox51 64 mi15° NNE WeakOcala, FL
ABCWWSBABC40 65 mi167° SSE PoorSarasota, FL

Over-the-air TV in Timber Pines

Timber Pines, Florida has a population of about 5,390. Our map shows 40 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 15 full-power, 6 Class A, 17 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 14 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 6 at good or strong strength.

1 of them is within 25 miles of Timber Pines, 9 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 30 are more than 45 miles 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 (very weak 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 Timber Pines

Point your antenna SSE, at about 154°. The main network towers for Timber Pines 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 48 miles southeast of Timber Pines (154° SSE). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 10 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Timber Pines at fair strength or better, all arrive from the southeast, so this is an easy place to aim.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Timber Pines

The farthest main network tower for Timber Pines is WTVT (Fox), 50 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.

At this distance a low-noise preamplifier mounted on the mast, right below the antenna, helps more than an amplifier near the TV. It boosts the signal before cable loss eats into it. See the amplifier guide.

Other stations near Timber Pines

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 26; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WZRA-CDClass A16 mi 208° SSWFairOldsmar, FL
W26DP-DTranslator32 mi 25° NNEWeakInverness, FL
W31EG-DLow power35 mi 161° SSEWeakTampa, FL
WYKE-CDClass A37 mi 44° NEWeakWildwood, FL
WDNP-LDLow power39 mi 162° SSEPoorTampa, FL
WPDS-LDLow power40 mi 197° SSWPoorLargo, Etc., FL
WARP-CDClass A42 mi 182° SWeakTampa-St. Petersburg, FL
WQFT-LDLow power42 mi 52° NEPoorOcala, FL
W32FH-DLow power44 mi 193° SSWPoorSt. Petersburg, FL
W36EC-DLow power45 mi 119° ESEPoorLakeland, FL
WEDQFull power48 mi 154° SSEFairTampa, FL
WTOGFull power48 mi 154° SSEGoodSt. Petersburg, FL
WGCT-LDLow power48 mi 154° SSEPoorTampa, FL
WTBT-LDLow power48 mi 154° SSEPoorTampa, FL
WCLFFull power48 mi 154° SSEGoodClearwater, FL
W16DQ-DLow power50 mi 155° SSEPoorTampa, FL
WSPF-CDClass A50 mi 155° SSEPoorSt. Petersburg, FL
WSVT-LDLow power50 mi 155° SSEPoorTampa, FL
WXAX-CDClass A50 mi 155° SSEPoorClearwater, FL
WTAM-LDLow power50 mi 155° SSEPoorTampa, FL
WOCD-LDLow power52 mi 29° NNEPoorOcala, FL
W05CO-DLow power65 mi 167° SSEPoorSarasota, FL
W20ES-DLow power65 mi 21° NNEPoorReddick, FL
W30EM-DLow power65 mi 10° NPoorOcala, FL
WTBZ-LDLow power68 mi 6° NPoorGainesville, FL

How Timber Pines compares with the rest of Florida

With 14 stations at fair strength or better, Timber Pines ranks 678th of 786 places in Florida: fewer than the typical Florida town (23). Its nearest major network tower is 48 miles away, against a state median of 20 miles.

17% of Florida's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna. The nearest larger city is Spring Hill, 4.7 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Timber Pines: step by step

  1. Mount an outdoor antenna on the roof or a mast, as high as you can safely get it, with a clear view toward the towers.
  2. Point it toward 154° SSE, the direction of WTVT (Fox), 50 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 14 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 Timber Pines, FL?

ABC is on channel 28 from WFTS-TV, broadcasting from 48 miles SSE of Timber Pines. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Timber Pines, FL?

CBS is on channel 10 from WTSP, broadcasting from 50 miles SSE of Timber Pines. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in Timber Pines, FL?

NBC is on channel 8 from WFLA-TV, broadcasting from 48 miles SSE of Timber Pines. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is Fox in Timber Pines, FL?

Fox is on channel 13 from WTVT, broadcasting from 50 miles SSE of Timber Pines. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is PBS in Timber Pines, FL?

PBS is on channel 3.1 from WEDU, broadcasting from 48 miles SSE of Timber Pines. Estimated signal: fair.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Timber Pines?

40 transmitters within 70 miles of Timber Pines; around 14 of them are likely to be receivable with outdoor directional 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 Timber Pines?

Point your antenna SSE, at about 154°. The main network towers for Timber Pines sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Timber Pines?

Outdoor directional antenna (45–70 miles). Some major towers are a long way off. Mount a directional antenna on the roof or a mast and aim it with the bearings below.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Timber Pines?

At this distance a low-noise preamplifier mounted on the mast, right below the antenna, helps more than an amplifier near the TV. It boosts the signal before cable loss eats into it. See the amplifier guide.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Timber Pines?

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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