TV channels & antenna towers in Town 'n' Country, Florida
Town 'n' Country has 34 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, 10 miles to the E.
Network channels in Town 'n' Country
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PBSWEDUPBS | 3.1 | 22 mi | 120° ESE | Fair | Tampa, FL |
| UNIWVEA-TVUnivision | 50 | 22 mi | 120° ESE | Strong | Tampa, FL |
| TLMWRMD-CDTelemundo | 49 | 22 mi | 120° ESE | Fair | Tampa, FL |
| CWWTTACW | 38 | 22 mi | 121° ESE | Fair | St. Petersburg, FL |
| ABCWFTS-TVABC | 28 | 22 mi | 121° ESE | Strong | Tampa, FL |
| NBCWFLA-TVNBC | 8 | 22 mi | 121° ESE | Fair | Tampa, FL |
| IONWXPX-TVION | 66 | 23 mi | 124° SE | Good | Bradenton, FL |
| CBSWTSPCBS | 10 | 23 mi | 124° SE | Good | St. Petersburg, FL |
| UNIWVEA-TVUnivision | 50 | 23 mi | 124° SE | Good | Venice, FL |
| MeTVWMOR-TVMeTV | 32.2 | 23 mi | 124° SE | Strong | Lakeland, FL |
| FOXWTVTFox | 13 | 24 mi | 123° ESE | Good | Tampa, FL |
| ABCWWSBABC | 40 | 34 mi | 157° SSE | Fair | Sarasota, FL |
Over-the-air TV in Town 'n' Country
Town 'n' Country is a city of about 78,400 people in Florida. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 34 licensed TV transmitters: 14 full-power, 6 Class A, 13 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 12 at good or strong strength.
By distance, 27 transmitters are within 25 miles, 3 between 25 and 45 miles, and 4 farther out. Six of the 12 network stations in range are licensed to Tampa, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Tampa's stations.
The strongest network signals here 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 Town 'n' Country
Point your antenna ESE, at about 122°. The main network towers for Town 'n' Country 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 22 miles southeast of Town 'n' Country (120° ESE). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.
Of the 12 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Town 'n' Country 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 Town 'n' Country, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Town 'n' Country
The farthest main network tower for Town 'n' Country is WTVT (Fox), 24 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic 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 Town 'n' Country
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 | 10 mi | 97° E | Good | Tampa, FL |
| WARP-CDClass A | 10 mi | 196° SSW | Good | Tampa-St. Petersburg, FL |
| WDNP-LDLow power | 12 mi | 117° ESE | Good | Tampa, FL |
| WPDS-LDLow power | 15 mi | 243° WSW | Fair | Largo, Etc., FL |
| W32FH-DLow power | 16 mi | 225° SW | Fair | St. Petersburg, FL |
| WZRA-CDClass A | 20 mi | 332° NNW | Fair | Oldsmar, FL |
| WEDQFull power | 22 mi | 120° ESE | Fair | Tampa, FL |
| WTOGFull power | 22 mi | 120° ESE | Good | St. Petersburg, FL |
| WGCT-LDLow power | 22 mi | 120° ESE | Fair | Tampa, FL |
| WTBT-LDLow power | 22 mi | 120° ESE | Fair | Tampa, FL |
| WCLFFull power | 22 mi | 121° ESE | Strong | Clearwater, FL |
| W16DQ-DLow power | 23 mi | 124° SE | Fair | Tampa, FL |
| WSPF-CDClass A | 23 mi | 124° SE | Fair | St. Petersburg, FL |
| WSVT-LDLow power | 23 mi | 124° SE | Fair | Tampa, FL |
| WXAX-CDClass A | 23 mi | 124° SE | Fair | Clearwater, FL |
| WTAM-LDLow power | 23 mi | 124° SE | Fair | Tampa, FL |
| W05CO-DLow power | 34 mi | 157° SSE | Poor | Sarasota, FL |
| W36EC-DLow power | 39 mi | 75° ENE | Poor | Lakeland, FL |
| WSNN-LDLow power | 62 mi | 169° S | Poor | Sarasota, FL |
| W26DP-DTranslator | 62 mi | 11° N | Poor | Inverness, FL |
| WYKE-CDClass A | 63 mi | 22° NNE | Poor | Wildwood, FL |
| WQFT-LDLow power | 66 mi | 29° NNE | Poor | Ocala, FL |
How Town 'n' Country compares with the rest of Florida
With 28 stations at fair strength or better, Town 'n' Country ranks 251st of 786 places in Florida: more than the typical Florida town (23). Its nearest major network tower is 22 miles away, against a state median of 20 miles.
60% of Florida's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an amplified indoor or attic antenna. The nearest larger city is Tampa, 8.5 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Town 'n' Country: step by step
- Mount the antenna in the attic or high on the wall facing the towers, keeping the cable to the TV as short as you can.
- Point it toward 123° ESE, the direction of WTVT (Fox), 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 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 Town 'n' Country, FL?
ABC is on channel 28 from WFTS-TV, broadcasting from 22 miles ESE of Town 'n' Country. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CBS in Town 'n' Country, FL?
CBS is on channel 10 from WTSP, broadcasting from 23 miles SE of Town 'n' Country. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in Town 'n' Country, FL?
NBC is on channel 8 from WFLA-TV, broadcasting from 22 miles ESE of Town 'n' Country. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is Fox in Town 'n' Country, FL?
Fox is on channel 13 from WTVT, broadcasting from 24 miles ESE of Town 'n' Country. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is PBS in Town 'n' Country, FL?
PBS is on channel 3.1 from WEDU, broadcasting from 22 miles ESE of Town 'n' Country. Estimated signal: fair.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Town 'n' Country?
34 transmitters within 70 miles of Town 'n' Country; around 28 of them are likely to be receivable with amplified indoor or attic 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 Town 'n' Country?
Point your antenna ESE, at about 122°. The main network towers for Town 'n' Country sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Town 'n' Country?
Amplified indoor or attic antenna (25–45 miles). Towers are at medium range. An amplified indoor antenna can work; an attic-mounted antenna is the safer choice.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Town 'n' Country?
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 Town 'n' Country?
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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