Antenna TV channels in Gainesville
20 stations broadcast free TV around Gainesville, carrying 21 channels including Subchannel An extra channel a station sends alongside its main one, like 2.2 or 2.3. More in the glossary . The full-power stations transmit from several sites, so the direction to aim depends on where you live.
Updated from FCC data
How well antenna TV works around Gainesville
For the big networks (ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX and PBS) that reach each home, an indoor antenna is likely enough for about 35% of people in the Gainesville market; about 65% need an attic or roof antenna. A typical home gets about 36 free channels from 19 stations, some from neighbouring markets.
Estimates from our terrain predictions for an antenna about 30 ft up, adjusted for indoor use. They are not yet checked against real channel scans; VHF channels never count as indoor. How we work it out
Each network's reach
| Network | Reaches | Indoor likely |
|---|---|---|
| ABC | 99+% | 66% |
| CBS | 99% | 53% |
| NBC | 99+% | 76% |
| FOX | 99+% | 78% |
| PBS | 95% | 57% |
| The CW | 51% | 4% |
| Univision | 31% | 0% |
| Telemundo | 17% | 3% |
Share of the market's 1,061k people, across its 105 ZIP codes.
Town by town
| Town | Antenna | Point | Channels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gainesville ZIP 32605 | Indoor likely | west-southwest (255°, most) | 34 |
| Ocala ZIP 34471 | Attic or outdoor | north-northwest (327°) | 35 |
| Lake City ZIP 32055 | Roof | south-southeast (164°, most) | 41 |
| Palatka ZIP 32177 | Attic or outdoor | north (8°, most) | 78 |
| Alachua ZIP 32615 | Indoor likely | south-southeast (153°, most) | 22 |
| Newberry ZIP 32669 | Indoor likely | southeast (141°, most) | 22 |
| Inverness ZIP 34453 | Roof | north (7°) | 74 |
| High Springs ZIP 32643 | Attic or outdoor | south-southeast (161°, most) | 22 |
| Belleview ZIP 34420 | Roof | north-northwest (329°, most) | 82 |
| Starke ZIP 32091 | Attic or outdoor | southwest (223°, most) | 66 |
| Crystal River ZIP 34429 | Roof | north-northeast (12°, most) | 29 |
| Williston ZIP 32696 | Indoor likely | north-northwest (342°, most) | 26 |
For the ZIP nearest each town's centre. Tap a town for its full channel list.
What channel is each network on in Gainesville?
| Network | Channel | Station |
|---|---|---|
 CBS | 28.1 also 53.1 | WGFL |
 NBC | 9.1 also 28.3 | WNBW-DT |
 ABC | 20.1 | WCJB-TV |
 FOX | 51.1 | WOGX |
The best TV antenna for Gainesville
Get an antenna rated for both VHF and UHF. For most homes an attic or outdoor antenna is the safe choice; by our estimate an indoor one is likely enough for only about 35% of people.
- 5 channels reach ordinary TVs only on VHF (WNBW-DT), and many flat indoor antennas are weak on VHF.
- The towers are spread out, so a wide-beam (multi-directional) antenna is safer than a narrow directional one.
Not sure about VHF Lower frequencies (RF 2–13). Needs an antenna with longer elements; many flat indoor antennas are weak here. More in the glossary and UHF Higher frequencies (RF 14–36). Most stations are here; almost any antenna picks it up. More in the glossary ? See the glossary. Any brand of the right type will do.
Which way to point your antenna from Ocala, Lake City, Palatka and nearby
Aim at the main tower site (WNBW-DT, WGFL and others). From the largest towns around Gainesville:
| From | Point | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ocala, FL | northwest (321°) | 40 mi |
| Lake City, FL | south (174°) | 39 mi |
| Palatka, FL | west (269°) | 54 mi |
| Newberry, FL | southeast (131°) | 2 mi |
| Starke, FL | southwest (232°) | 35 mi |
3 full-power stations transmit from elsewhere: WUFT (12 mi away), WCJB-TV (12 mi away), WOGX (24 mi away). If you live near one of them, it may need a separate aim.
Where the Gainesville TV towers are
Map of 10 tower sites around Gainesville. The list below has every site.
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6 stations · 14 mi west-southwest of the centre
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4 stations · 10 mi south-southwest of the centre
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2 stations · 4 mi northwest of the centre
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2 stations · 5 mi north-northwest of the centre
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1 station · 22 mi south of the centre
Every Gainesville station and subchannel
Including Class A and low-power stations Smaller stations with a shorter range than full-power ones. More in the glossary stations.
Full power (5)
- WUFT Gainesville, FL · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- WNBW-DT Gainesville, FL · VHF
- 9.1 NBC
- 9.2 Charge!
- 9.3 Comet
- 9.4 Antenna TV
- 9.5 The Nest
- WCJB-TV Gainesville, FL · UHF
- 20.1 ABC
- 20.2 The CW Plus
- 20.3 MeTV
- 20.4 365BLK
- 20.5 True Crime Network
- 20.6 Grit
- WOGX Ocala, FL · UHF
- 51.1 Fox
- 51.2 Movies!
- 51.3 Ion
- 51.4 Catchy Comedy
- 51.5 Fox Weather
- WGFL High Springs, FL · UHF
- 28.1 CBS
- 28.2 Independent with MyNetworkTV
- 28.3 NBC
- 53.1 CBS
Class A (1)
- WYME-CD Gainesville, FL · UHF
- 45.1 Antenna TV
Low power (12)
- W19EX-D Gainesville, FL · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- W30EM-D Ocala, FL · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- W35EC-D Lake City, FL · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- WACX-LD Alachua, Etc., FL · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- WBMN-LD Ocala, FL · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- WFGZ-LD Gainesville, FL · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- WGVT-LD Gainesville, FL · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- WNFT-LD Gainesville, FL · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- WOCD-LD Ocala, FL · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- WRUF-LD Gainesville, FL · VHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- WSHX-LD Gainesville, FL · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- WTGB-LD Gainesville, FL · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
Questions about antenna TV in Gainesville
What channels are CBS, NBC, ABC and FOX on antenna in Gainesville?
What local channels can I get with an antenna in Gainesville?
What is the best TV antenna for Gainesville?
Which way should I point my antenna in Gainesville?
For the curious: tower and licence details
- WRUF-LD · facility 4200 · RF 5 (VHF-low) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 0.3 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2010-09-07 · newer construction permit granted
- WUFT · facility 69440 · RF 36 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 1000 kW · HAAT 263 m · licensed 2004-04-28 · reduced power
- WSHX-LD · facility 182289 · RF 28 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 7.5 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2025-01-16
- WGVT-LD · facility 125809 · RF 26 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 12 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2025-08-27 · newer construction permit granted
- WTGB-LD · facility 186186 · RF 34 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2024-03-26 · newer construction permit granted
- WBMN-LD · facility 182322 · RF 17 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2025-02-27
- WCJB-TV · facility 16993 · RF 16 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 343.6 kW · HAAT 254.4 m · licensed 2008-06-27
- W19EX-D · facility 182301 · RF 19 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2025-02-27
- WACX-LD · facility 168091 · RF 32 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2020-09-01 · newer construction permit granted
- WNBW-DT · facility 83965 · RF 8 (VHF-high) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 65 kW · HAAT 260 m · licensed 2020-05-14
- WGFL · facility 7727 · RF 29 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 300 kW · HAAT 288 m · licensed 2020-01-30
- WYME-CD · facility 7726 · RF 27 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 5.5 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2020-01-22
- WFGZ-LD · facility 189670 · RF 22 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2025-06-26
- WNFT-LD · facility 168484 · RF 15 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2011-08-15 · newer construction permit granted
- W30EM-D · facility 187644 · RF 30 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2022-01-10 · newer construction permit granted
- WOGX · facility 70651 · RF 31 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 500 kW · HAAT 258 m · licensed 2026-01-22
- W21DX-D · facility 74118 · RF 21 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 4.9 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2019-11-05
- WOCD-LD · facility 131060 · RF 27 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2026-03-13
- W35EC-D · facility 186184 · RF 35 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2024-01-16
- W26DP-D · facility 74116 · RF 26 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 7.35 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2024-01-12
Where this comes from
- Stations, towers, channels and power: FCC Licensing and Management System (LMS) public database, data of .
- Networks and subchannels: our affiliations dataset, built from Wikipedia (used under CC BY-SA 4.0), the network field stations file with the FCC, and station websites; checked . Credits.
- Towns and distances: US Census Bureau: Vintage 2025 city population estimates (SUB-EST2025) and 2026 Gazetteer place coordinates; distances are straight-line from each town's Census centre point.
- Reception: Reception predictions over USGS terrain for every ZIP, FCC data 2026-11-03 00:00:00 (model 2026-11-11.4)
- Market area: Market area: counties assigned by FCC service-contour coverage of each market's full-power stations (FCC LMS market list, Census 2020).
Updated How we work this out