TV channels & antenna towers in Winston, Florida

Winston has 57 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, PBS and CW. About 35 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is W36EC-D, 8.8 miles to the NNE.

57TV transmitters within 70 miles
11networks over the air
8.8 mito the closest tower
9,050population

Network channels in Winston

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
PBSWEDUPBS3.1 20 mi230° SW FairTampa, FL
UNIWVEA-TVUnivision50 20 mi230° SW StrongTampa, FL
TLMWRMD-CDTelemundo49 20 mi230° SW FairTampa, FL
CWWTTACW38 20 mi229° SW GoodSt. Petersburg, FL
ABCWFTS-TVABC28 20 mi229° SW StrongTampa, FL
NBCWFLA-TVNBC8 20 mi229° SW GoodTampa, FL
FOXWTVTFox13 20 mi223° SW GoodTampa, FL
IONWXPX-TVION66 21 mi226° SW GoodBradenton, FL
CBSWTSPCBS10 21 mi226° SW GoodSt. Petersburg, FL
UNIWVEA-TVUnivision50 21 mi226° SW StrongVenice, FL
MeTVWMOR-TVMeTV32.2 21 mi226° SW StrongLakeland, FL
ABCWWSBABC40 39 mi213° SSW FairSarasota, FL
TLMWTMO-CDTelemundo31 52 mi40° NE PoorOrlando, FL
IONWOPX-TVION56 63 mi74° ENE GoodMelbourne, FL
UNIWVEN-TVUnivision43 68 mi56° NE FairMelbourne, FL
TBNWHLV-TVTrinity52 68 mi56° NE FairCocoa, FL
CWWKCFCW18 68 mi56° NE FairClermont, FL
PBSWUCF-TVPBS24 69 mi55° NE FairOrlando, FL
FOXWOFLFox35 69 mi55° NE FairOrlando, FL
ABCWFTVABC9 69 mi57° ENE FairOrlando, FL

Over-the-air TV in Winston

With roughly 9,050 residents, Winston is a town in Florida. Our map shows 57 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 25 full-power, 11 Class A, 19 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 35 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 13 at good or strong strength.

24 of them are within 25 miles of Winston, 4 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 29 are more than 45 miles out. Six of the 20 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), MeTV on channel 32.2 (WMOR-TV) and Trinity on channel 52 (WHLV-TV). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (fair signal) and Univision (strong signal). 7 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 Winston

Point your antenna SW, at about 227°. The main network towers for Winston 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 20 miles southwest of Winston (230° SW). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 19 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Winston at fair strength or better, 63% 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 Winston, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Winston

The farthest main network tower for Winston is WTSP (CBS), 21 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 Winston

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 37; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
W36EC-DLow power8.8 mi 22° NNEGoodLakeland, FL
WEDQFull power20 mi 230° SWFairTampa, FL
WTOGFull power20 mi 230° SWStrongSt. Petersburg, FL
WGCT-LDLow power20 mi 230° SWFairTampa, FL
WTBT-LDLow power20 mi 230° SWFairTampa, FL
WCLFFull power20 mi 229° SWStrongClearwater, FL
W16DQ-DLow power21 mi 226° SWFairTampa, FL
WSPF-CDClass A21 mi 226° SWFairSt. Petersburg, FL
WSVT-LDLow power21 mi 226° SWFairTampa, FL
WXAX-CDClass A21 mi 226° SWFairClearwater, FL
WTAM-LDLow power21 mi 226° SWFairTampa, FL
W31EG-DLow power24 mi 264° WFairTampa, FL
WDNP-LDLow power25 mi 254° WSWFairTampa, FL
WARP-CDClass A39 mi 253° WSWWeakTampa-St. Petersburg, FL
W05CO-DLow power39 mi 213° SSWPoorSarasota, FL
WHDO-CDClass A45 mi 59° ENEPoorOrlando, FL
WKME-CDClass A46 mi 77° ENEPoorKissimmee, FL
WZRA-CDClass A46 mi 290° WNWPoorOldsmar, FL
W32FH-DLow power47 mi 255° WSWPoorSt. Petersburg, FL
WPDS-LDLow power48 mi 261° WPoorLargo, Etc., FL
WFEF-LDLow power50 mi 42° NEPoorOrlando, FL
W36FJ-DTranslator55 mi 137° SEPoorSebring, FL
WQFT-LDLow power57 mi 358° NPoorOcala, FL
WYKE-CDClass A58 mi 350° NPoorWildwood, FL
WSWF-LDLow power60 mi 52° NEPoorOrlando, FL

How Winston compares with the rest of Florida

With 35 stations at fair strength or better, Winston ranks 107th of 786 places in Florida: more than the typical Florida town (23). Its nearest major network tower is 20 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 Lakeland, 4.0 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Winston: 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 226° SW, the direction of WTSP (CBS), 21 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 35 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 Winston, FL?

ABC is on channel 28 from WFTS-TV, broadcasting from 20 miles SW of Winston. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Winston, FL?

CBS is on channel 10 from WTSP, broadcasting from 21 miles SW of Winston. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Winston, FL?

NBC is on channel 8 from WFLA-TV, broadcasting from 20 miles SW of Winston. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Winston, FL?

Fox is on channel 13 from WTVT, broadcasting from 20 miles SW of Winston. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is PBS in Winston, FL?

PBS is on channel 3.1 from WEDU, broadcasting from 20 miles SW of Winston. Estimated signal: fair.

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

57 transmitters within 70 miles of Winston; around 35 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 Winston?

Point your antenna SW, at about 227°. The main network towers for Winston sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Winston?

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 Winston?

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 Winston?

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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