TV channels & antenna towers in Trinity, Florida

Trinity has 33 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, PBS and CW. About 21 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WZRA-CD, 6.1 miles to the NNW.

33TV transmitters within 70 miles
10networks over the air
6.1 mito the closest tower
10,907population

Network channels in Trinity

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
PBSWEDUPBS3.1 34 mi132° SE FairTampa, FL
UNIWVEA-TVUnivision50 34 mi132° SE GoodTampa, FL
TLMWRMD-CDTelemundo49 34 mi132° SE FairTampa, FL
CWWTTACW38 35 mi132° SE FairSt. Petersburg, FL
ABCWFTS-TVABC28 35 mi132° SE GoodTampa, FL
NBCWFLA-TVNBC8 35 mi132° SE FairTampa, FL
IONWXPX-TVION66 36 mi134° SE GoodBradenton, FL
CBSWTSPCBS10 36 mi134° SE FairSt. Petersburg, FL
UNIWVEA-TVUnivision50 36 mi134° SE GoodVenice, FL
MeTVWMOR-TVMeTV32.2 36 mi134° SE GoodLakeland, FL
FOXWTVTFox13 37 mi133° SE FairTampa, FL
ABCWWSBABC40 47 mi156° SSE FairSarasota, FL

Over-the-air TV in Trinity

Trinity is a city of about 10,900 people in Florida. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 33 licensed TV transmitters: 14 full-power, 6 Class A, 12 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 21 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 8 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 6 transmitters are within 25 miles, 22 between 25 and 45 miles, and 5 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 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 (fair 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 Trinity

Point your antenna SE, at about 133°. The main network towers for Trinity 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 34 miles southeast of Trinity (132° SE). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 12 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Trinity 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 Trinity, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Trinity

The farthest main network tower for Trinity is WTVT (Fox), 37 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.

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 Trinity

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WZRA-CDClass A6.1 mi 332° NNWGoodOldsmar, FL
WPDS-LDLow power20 mi 201° SSWFairLargo, Etc., FL
W31EG-DLow power21 mi 128° SEFairTampa, FL
WARP-CDClass A22 mi 171° SFairTampa-St. Petersburg, FL
W32FH-DLow power24 mi 192° SSWFairSt. Petersburg, FL
WDNP-LDLow power24 mi 135° SEFairTampa, FL
WEDQFull power34 mi 132° SEFairTampa, FL
WTOGFull power34 mi 132° SEGoodSt. Petersburg, FL
WGCT-LDLow power34 mi 132° SEWeakTampa, FL
WTBT-LDLow power34 mi 132° SEWeakTampa, FL
WCLFFull power35 mi 132° SEGoodClearwater, FL
W16DQ-DLow power36 mi 134° SEWeakTampa, FL
WSPF-CDClass A36 mi 134° SEWeakSt. Petersburg, FL
WSVT-LDLow power36 mi 134° SEWeakTampa, FL
WXAX-CDClass A36 mi 134° SEWeakClearwater, FL
WTAM-LDLow power36 mi 134° SEWeakTampa, FL
W36EC-DLow power44 mi 93° EPoorLakeland, FL
W05CO-DLow power47 mi 156° SSEPoorSarasota, FL
W26DP-DTranslator52 mi 20° NNEPoorInverness, FL
WYKE-CDClass A56 mi 33° NNEPoorWildwood, FL
WQFT-LDLow power60 mi 39° NEPoorOcala, FL

How Trinity compares with the rest of Florida

With 21 stations at fair strength or better, Trinity ranks 474th of 786 places in Florida: fewer than the typical Florida town (23). Its nearest major network tower is 34 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 Holiday, 3.6 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Trinity: step by step

  1. 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.
  2. Point it toward 133° SE, the direction of WTVT (Fox), 37 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 21 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 Trinity, FL?

ABC is on channel 28 from WFTS-TV, broadcasting from 35 miles SE of Trinity. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Trinity, FL?

CBS is on channel 10 from WTSP, broadcasting from 36 miles SE of Trinity. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in Trinity, FL?

NBC is on channel 8 from WFLA-TV, broadcasting from 35 miles SE of Trinity. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is Fox in Trinity, FL?

Fox is on channel 13 from WTVT, broadcasting from 37 miles SE of Trinity. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is PBS in Trinity, FL?

PBS is on channel 3.1 from WEDU, broadcasting from 34 miles SE of Trinity. Estimated signal: fair.

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

33 transmitters within 70 miles of Trinity; around 21 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 Trinity?

Point your antenna SE, at about 133°. The main network towers for Trinity sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Trinity?

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 Trinity?

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 Trinity?

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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