TV channels & antenna towers in Willow Oak, Florida

Willow Oak has 40 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, PBS and CW. About 26 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WTVT (Fox), 15 miles to the WSW.

40TV transmitters within 70 miles
10networks over the air
15 mito the closest tower
6,732population

Network channels in Willow Oak

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
FOXWTVTFox13 15 mi244° WSW GoodTampa, FL
PBSWEDUPBS3.1 16 mi253° WSW GoodTampa, FL
UNIWVEA-TVUnivision50 16 mi253° WSW StrongTampa, FL
TLMWRMD-CDTelemundo49 16 mi253° WSW FairTampa, FL
CWWTTACW38 16 mi251° WSW GoodSt. Petersburg, FL
ABCWFTS-TVABC28 16 mi251° WSW StrongTampa, FL
NBCWFLA-TVNBC8 16 mi251° WSW GoodTampa, FL
IONWXPX-TVION66 16 mi246° WSW GoodBradenton, FL
CBSWTSPCBS10 16 mi246° WSW GoodSt. Petersburg, FL
UNIWVEA-TVUnivision50 16 mi246° WSW StrongVenice, FL
MeTVWMOR-TVMeTV32.2 16 mi246° WSW StrongLakeland, FL
ABCWWSBABC40 33 mi221° SW FairSarasota, FL
TLMWTMO-CDTelemundo31 59 mi35° NE PoorOrlando, FL
IONWOPX-TVION56 66 mi67° ENE GoodMelbourne, FL

Over-the-air TV in Willow Oak

With roughly 6,730 residents, Willow Oak is a town in Florida. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 40 licensed TV transmitters: 15 full-power, 9 Class A, 15 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 26 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 14 at good or strong strength.

24 of them are within 25 miles of Willow Oak, 3 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 13 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.

For the networks, the best local options 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 Willow Oak

Point your antenna WSW, at about 249°. The main network towers for Willow Oak sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

11 network stations, WTVT, WEDU, WVEA-TV, WRMD-CD and WTTA and others, transmit from the same tower site about 15 miles southwest of Willow Oak (244° WSW). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 13 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Willow Oak at fair strength or better, 46% arrive from the southwest; the rest are spread across two other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Willow Oak

The farthest main network tower for Willow Oak is WTSP (CBS), 16 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor 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 Willow Oak

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
WEDQFull power16 mi 253° WSWGoodTampa, FL
WTOGFull power16 mi 253° WSWStrongSt. Petersburg, FL
WGCT-LDLow power16 mi 253° WSWFairTampa, FL
WTBT-LDLow power16 mi 253° WSWFairTampa, FL
WCLFFull power16 mi 251° WSWStrongClearwater, FL
W16DQ-DLow power16 mi 246° WSWFairTampa, FL
WSPF-CDClass A16 mi 246° WSWFairSt. Petersburg, FL
WSVT-LDLow power16 mi 246° WSWFairTampa, FL
WXAX-CDClass A16 mi 246° WSWFairClearwater, FL
WTAM-LDLow power16 mi 246° WSWFairTampa, FL
W36EC-DLow power17 mi 12° NNEFairLakeland, FL
WDNP-LDLow power23 mi 273° WFairTampa, FL
W31EG-DLow power25 mi 283° WNWFairTampa, FL
W05CO-DLow power33 mi 221° SWPoorSarasota, FL
WARP-CDClass A37 mi 265° WWeakTampa-St. Petersburg, FL
W32FH-DLow power46 mi 264° WPoorSt. Petersburg, FL
WPDS-LDLow power47 mi 270° WPoorLargo, Etc., FL
WKME-CDClass A48 mi 68° ENEPoorKissimmee, FL
W36FJ-DTranslator49 mi 130° SEPoorSebring, FL
WZRA-CDClass A49 mi 299° WNWPoorOldsmar, FL
WHDO-CDClass A49 mi 51° NEPoorOrlando, FL
WFEF-LDLow power57 mi 36° NEPoorOrlando, FL
WSNN-LDLow power59 mi 203° SSWPoorSarasota, FL
WQFT-LDLow power64 mi 358° NPoorOcala, FL
WYKE-CDClass A66 mi 351° NPoorWildwood, FL

How Willow Oak compares with the rest of Florida

With 26 stations at fair strength or better, Willow Oak ranks 321st of 786 places in Florida: more than the typical Florida town (23). Its nearest major network tower is 15 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 Plant City, 9.2 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Willow Oak: 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 246° WSW, the direction of WTSP (CBS), 16 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 26 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 Willow Oak, FL?

ABC is on channel 28 from WFTS-TV, broadcasting from 16 miles WSW of Willow Oak. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Willow Oak, FL?

CBS is on channel 10 from WTSP, broadcasting from 16 miles WSW of Willow Oak. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Willow Oak, FL?

NBC is on channel 8 from WFLA-TV, broadcasting from 16 miles WSW of Willow Oak. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Willow Oak, FL?

Fox is on channel 13 from WTVT, broadcasting from 15 miles WSW of Willow Oak. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is PBS in Willow Oak, FL?

PBS is on channel 3.1 from WEDU, broadcasting from 16 miles WSW of Willow Oak. Estimated signal: good.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Willow Oak?

40 transmitters within 70 miles of Willow Oak; around 26 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 Willow Oak?

Point your antenna WSW, at about 249°. The main network towers for Willow Oak sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Willow Oak?

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 Willow Oak?

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 Willow Oak?

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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