TV channels & antenna towers in Williston, Florida

Williston has 28 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying CBS, NBC, Fox, PBS and CW. About 17 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is W30EM-D, 1.7 miles to the ENE.

28TV transmitters within 70 miles
5networks over the air
1.7 mito the closest tower
2,746population

Network channels in Williston

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
FOXWOGXFox51 7.4 mi105° ESE StrongOcala, FL
CWWCJB-TVCW20.2 11 mi15° NNE StrongGainesville, FL
NBCWGFLNBC28.3 18 mi336° NNW GoodHigh Springs, FL
PBSWUFTPBS5 22 mi8° N StrongGainesville, FL
CBSWKMG-LDCBS6 24 mi110° ESE FairOcala, FL

Over-the-air TV in Williston

With roughly 2,750 residents, Williston is a town in Florida. Our map shows 28 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 5 full-power, 3 Class A, 18 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 17 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 9 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 20 transmitters are within 25 miles, 3 between 25 and 45 miles, and 5 farther out. Two of the 5 network stations in range are licensed to Ocala, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Ocala's stations.

For the networks, the best local options are CBS on channel 6 (WKMG-LD), NBC on channel 28.3 (WGFL), Fox on channel 51 (WOGX), PBS on channel 5 (WUFT) and CW on channel 20.2 (WCJB-TV). No ABC affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is WJXX in Orange Park, FL, 81 miles to the northeast. 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 Williston

The main network towers around Williston are in different directions: NBC 336° NNW (18 mi), Fox 105° ESE (7.4 mi) and PBS 8° N (22 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Of the 4 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Williston at fair strength or better, 50% arrive from the north; the rest are spread across two other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Williston

The farthest main network tower for Williston is WUFT (PBS), 22 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.

W30EM-D is only 1.7 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.

Other stations near Williston

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
W30EM-DLow power1.7 mi 66° ENEStrongOcala, FL
WTBZ-LDLow power5.2 mi 335° NNWWeakGainesville, FL
W19EX-DLow power11 mi 15° NNEGoodGainesville, FL
WBMN-LDLow power11 mi 15° NNEGoodOcala, FL
WTGB-LDLow power11 mi 15° NNEGoodGainesville, FL
W20ES-DLow power14 mi 101° EWeakReddick, FL
WNFT-LDLow power18 mi 336° NNWFairGainesville, FL
WYME-CDClass A18 mi 336° NNWFairGainesville, FL
WNBW-DTFull power18 mi 336° NNWGoodGainesville, FL
WACX-LDLow power18 mi 336° NNWFairAlachua, Etc., FL
WFGZ-LDLow power18 mi 336° NNWFairGainesville, FL
WRUF-LDLow power22 mi 8° NWeakGainesville, FL
WOCD-LDLow power24 mi 139° SEFairOcala, FL
WGVT-LDLow power25 mi 8° NFairGainesville, FL
WSHX-LDLow power25 mi 8° NFairGainesville, FL
W26DP-DTranslator35 mi 174° SWeakInverness, FL
WYKE-CDClass A40 mi 156° SSEWeakWildwood, FL
WQFT-LDLow power44 mi 147° SSEPoorOcala, FL
WJGV-CDClass A47 mi 73° ENEPoorPalatka, FL
W06DI-DLow power60 mi 9° NPoorJasper, FL
W35EC-DLow power62 mi 347° NNWPoorLake City, FL
W28FD-DLow power66 mi 343° NNWPoorLake City, FL
W23FJ-DLow power69 mi 344° NNWPoorJennings, FL

How Williston compares with the rest of Florida

With 17 stations at fair strength or better, Williston ranks 580th of 786 places in Florida: fewer than the typical Florida town (23). Its nearest major network tower is 7.4 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 Gainesville, 20 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Williston: step by step

  1. Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
  2. Point it toward 8° N, the direction of WUFT (PBS), 22 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 17 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 CBS in Williston, FL?

CBS is on channel 6 from WKMG-LD, broadcasting from 24 miles ESE of Williston. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in Williston, FL?

NBC is on channel 28.3 from WGFL, broadcasting from 18 miles NNW of Williston. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Williston, FL?

Fox is on channel 51 from WOGX, broadcasting from 7.4 miles ESE of Williston. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is PBS in Williston, FL?

PBS is on channel 5 from WUFT, broadcasting from 22 miles N of Williston. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CW in Williston, FL?

CW is on channel 20.2 from WCJB-TV, broadcasting from 11 miles NNE of Williston. Estimated signal: strong.

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

28 transmitters within 70 miles of Williston; around 17 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 Williston?

The main network towers around Williston are in different directions: NBC 336° NNW (18 mi), Fox 105° ESE (7.4 mi) and PBS 8° N (22 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

What kind of antenna do I need in Williston?

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 Williston?

W30EM-D is only 1.7 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Williston?

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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