TV channels & antenna towers in West and East Lealman, Florida
West and East Lealman has 31 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 W32FH-D, 4.9 miles to the WNW.
Network channels in West and East Lealman
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PBSWEDUPBS | 3.1 | 26 mi | 86° E | Fair | Tampa, FL |
| UNIWVEA-TVUnivision | 50 | 26 mi | 86° E | Strong | Tampa, FL |
| TLMWRMD-CDTelemundo | 49 | 26 mi | 86° E | Fair | Tampa, FL |
| CWWTTACW | 38 | 26 mi | 86° E | Fair | St. Petersburg, FL |
| ABCWFTS-TVABC | 28 | 26 mi | 86° E | Strong | Tampa, FL |
| NBCWFLA-TVNBC | 8 | 26 mi | 86° E | Fair | Tampa, FL |
| IONWXPX-TVION | 66 | 26 mi | 90° E | Good | Bradenton, FL |
| CBSWTSPCBS | 10 | 26 mi | 90° E | Good | St. Petersburg, FL |
| UNIWVEA-TVUnivision | 50 | 26 mi | 90° E | Good | Venice, FL |
| MeTVWMOR-TVMeTV | 32.2 | 26 mi | 90° E | Good | Lakeland, FL |
| ABCWWSBABC | 40 | 27 mi | 132° SE | Good | Sarasota, FL |
| FOXWTVTFox | 13 | 27 mi | 90° E | Good | Tampa, FL |
Over-the-air TV in West and East Lealman
With roughly 21,900 residents, West and East Lealman is a city in Florida. Our map shows 31 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 14 full-power, 5 Class A and 12 low-power. 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.
5 of them are within 25 miles of West and East Lealman, 24 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 2 are more than 45 miles 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 (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 West and East Lealman
Point your antenna E, at about 88°. The main network towers for West and East Lealman 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 26 miles east of West and East Lealman (86° E). That one direction covers every station on the site.
Of the 12 full-power and Class A network signals that reach West and East Lealman at fair strength or better, 92% arrive from the east; the rest are spread across one other direction.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from West and East Lealman, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for West and East Lealman
The farthest main network tower for West and East Lealman is WTVT (Fox), 27 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic 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 West and East Lealman
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W32FH-DLow power | 4.9 mi | 293° WNW | Good | St. Petersburg, FL |
| WARP-CDClass A | 5.2 mi | 51° NE | Good | Tampa-St. Petersburg, FL |
| WPDS-LDLow power | 9.2 mi | 315° NW | Fair | Largo, Etc., FL |
| WDNP-LDLow power | 19 mi | 66° ENE | Fair | Tampa, FL |
| W31EG-DLow power | 21 mi | 55° NE | Fair | Tampa, FL |
| WEDQFull power | 26 mi | 86° E | Fair | Tampa, FL |
| WTOGFull power | 26 mi | 86° E | Good | St. Petersburg, FL |
| WGCT-LDLow power | 26 mi | 86° E | Fair | Tampa, FL |
| WTBT-LDLow power | 26 mi | 86° E | Fair | Tampa, FL |
| WCLFFull power | 26 mi | 86° E | Strong | Clearwater, FL |
| W16DQ-DLow power | 26 mi | 90° E | Fair | Tampa, FL |
| WSPF-CDClass A | 26 mi | 90° E | Fair | St. Petersburg, FL |
| WSVT-LDLow power | 26 mi | 90° E | Fair | Tampa, FL |
| WXAX-CDClass A | 26 mi | 90° E | Fair | Clearwater, FL |
| WTAM-LDLow power | 26 mi | 90° E | Fair | Tampa, FL |
| W05CO-DLow power | 27 mi | 132° SE | Poor | Sarasota, FL |
| WZRA-CDClass A | 30 mi | 355° N | Fair | Oldsmar, FL |
| W36EC-DLow power | 50 mi | 63° ENE | Poor | Lakeland, FL |
| WSNN-LDLow power | 51 mi | 159° SSE | Poor | Sarasota, FL |
How West and East Lealman compares with the rest of Florida
With 28 stations at fair strength or better, West and East Lealman ranks 251st of 786 places in Florida: more than the typical Florida town (23). Its nearest major network tower is 26 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 Pinellas Park, 1.7 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in West and East Lealman: 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 90° E, the direction of WTVT (Fox), 27 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 West and East Lealman, FL?
ABC is on channel 28 from WFTS-TV, broadcasting from 26 miles E of West and East Lealman. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CBS in West and East Lealman, FL?
CBS is on channel 10 from WTSP, broadcasting from 26 miles E of West and East Lealman. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in West and East Lealman, FL?
NBC is on channel 8 from WFLA-TV, broadcasting from 26 miles E of West and East Lealman. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is Fox in West and East Lealman, FL?
Fox is on channel 13 from WTVT, broadcasting from 27 miles E of West and East Lealman. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is PBS in West and East Lealman, FL?
PBS is on channel 3.1 from WEDU, broadcasting from 26 miles E of West and East Lealman. Estimated signal: fair.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in West and East Lealman?
31 transmitters within 70 miles of West and East Lealman; 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 West and East Lealman?
Point your antenna E, at about 88°. The main network towers for West and East Lealman sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in West and East Lealman?
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 West and East Lealman?
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 West and East Lealman?
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
- Lealman0.6 mi
- Pinellas Park1.7 mi
- Kenneth City1.9 mi
- St. Petersburg3.4 mi
- Gulfport5.0 mi
- South Pasadena5.4 mi
- Treasure Island6.0 mi
- Seminole6.4 mi
- South Highpoint6.9 mi
- Saint Pete Beach7.3 mi
- Largo8.7 mi
- Safety Harbor12 mi
- Clearwater12 mi
- Dunedin15 mi
- Town 'n' Country15 mi
- Oldsmar15 mi
- Tampa17 mi
- Westchase17 mi
- Ruskin17 mi
- Apollo Beach18 mi
- Egypt Lake-Leto18 mi
- Palm Harbor18 mi
- Gibsonton19 mi
- Citrus Park19 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 West and East Lealman; signal estimates ignore terrain.