Antenna TV channels in Panama City
20 stations broadcast free TV around Panama City, carrying 25 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 Panama City
For the big networks (ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX and PBS) that reach each home, an indoor antenna is likely enough for about 0% of people in the Panama City market; about 99+% need an attic or roof antenna. A typical home gets about 34 free channels from 17 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+% | 16% |
| CBS | 99+% | 92% |
| NBC | 99+% | 99% |
| FOX | 98% | 3% |
| PBS | 99+% | 72% |
| The CW | 99+% | 92% |
Share of the market's 380k people, across its 48 ZIP codes.
Town by town
| Town | Antenna | Point | Channels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panama City ZIP 32404 | Attic or outdoor | northeast (43°, most) | 34 |
| Lynn Haven ZIP 32444 | Attic or outdoor | east-northeast (61°, most) | 38 |
| Panama City Beach ZIP 32413 | Attic or outdoor | east-northeast (71°, most) | 34 |
| Callaway ZIP 32404 | Attic or outdoor | northeast (43°, most) | 34 |
| Springfield ZIP 32404 | Attic or outdoor | northeast (43°, most) | 34 |
| Freeport ZIP 32439 | Attic or outdoor | east-southeast (107°, most) | 58 |
| DeFuniak Springs ZIP 32435 | Attic or outdoor | northeast (56°, most) | 29 |
| Marianna ZIP 32446 | Attic or outdoor | west-northwest (286°, most) | 37 |
| Parker ZIP 32403 | Attic or outdoor | north-northeast (30°, most) | 34 |
| Port St. Joe ZIP 32456 | Roof | north-northwest (348°, most) | 33 |
| Chipley ZIP 32428 | Attic or outdoor | northwest (326°, most) | 31 |
| Bonifay ZIP 32425 | Attic or outdoor | south-southeast (156°, most) | 35 |
| Carrabelle ZIP 32322 | Attic or outdoor | northeast (36°, most) | 38 |
For the ZIP nearest each town's centre. Tap a town for its full channel list.
What channel is each network on in Panama City?
| Network | Channel | Station |
|---|---|---|
 NBC | 7.1 | WJHG-TV |
 ABC | 13.1 | WMBB |
 FOX | 28.1 | WPGX |
The best TV antenna for Panama City
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 0% of people.
- 8 channels reach ordinary TVs only on VHF (WMBB, WPGX), 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 Lynn Haven, Callaway, Springfield and nearby
Aim at the main tower site (WPCT and others). From the largest towns around Panama City:
| From | Point | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lynn Haven, FL | west-southwest (247°) | 9 mi |
| Callaway, FL | west-northwest (285°) | 14 mi |
| Springfield, FL | west (275°) | 10 mi |
| Freeport, FL | southeast (136°) | 30 mi |
| Marianna, FL | southwest (218°) | 53 mi |
| Port St. Joe, FL | northwest (312°) | 38 mi |
| Chipley, FL | south-southwest (199°) | 43 mi |
4 full-power stations transmit from elsewhere: WPGX (21 mi away), WJHG-TV (26 mi away), WMBB (26 mi away), WBIF (28 mi away). If you live near one of them, it may need a separate aim.
Where the Panama City TV towers are
Map of 9 tower sites around Panama City. The list below has every site.
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5 stations · 15 mi west-southwest of the centre
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4 stations · 11 mi northeast of the centre
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3 stations · 15 mi north-northeast of the centre
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3 stations · 15 mi west-southwest of the centre
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1 station · 11 mi north of the centre
NextGen TV (ATSC 3.0) in Panama City
One station (W25FK-D) now sends the newer NextGen TV (ATSC 3.0) A newer broadcast format. Older TVs can't decode it, so stations also send the old format from a partner station. More in the glossary format. Older TVs can't decode it, so stations share: each channel that moved is also sent in the old format by a partner station (a Lighthouse (channel sharing) One station switches to NextGen TV and carries other stations' 3.0 versions; partners carry its old-format version. More in the glossary arrangement). Your TV shows the same number; at most you need a Rescan Asking your TV to search for channels again. Fixes most missing channels. More in the glossary .
W25FK-D sends NextGen TV on RF 25
Our data lists no channels of its own on the NextGen signal yet.
Every Panama City 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)
- WJHG-TV Panama City, FL · UHF
- 7.1 NBC
- 7.2 MeTV
- 7.3 CBS in SD
- 7.4 Ion
- 7.5 Dabl
- 7.6 365BLK
- 7.7 Cozi TV
- WMBB Panama City, FL · VHF
- 13.1 ABC
- 13.2 The CW Plus
- 13.3 Laff
- 13.4 Ion Mystery
- WPGX Panama City, FL · VHF
- 28.1 Fox
- 28.2 Bounce TV
- 28.3 Grit
- 28.4 Court TV
- WPCT Panama City Beach, FL · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
Its signal also carries 46.1, 46.2, 46.3, 46.4, 46.5, 46.6, 46.7 for partner stations.
- WBIF Marianna, FL · UHF
- 51.1 Daystar
- 51.2 Daystar Español
- 51.3 Daystar Reflections
Class A (1)
- WPFN-CD Panama City, FL · UHF
- 46.1 Independent
- 46.2 [Blank]
- 46.3 Ion Plus · on WPCT's signal
- 46.4 Start TV · on WPCT's signal
- 46.5 Great · on WPCT's signal
- 46.6 Newsmax2
- 46.7 Buzzr · on WPCT's signal
Low power (14)
- WECP-LD Panama City, FL · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- W17EM-D Tallahassee, FL · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- W24EY-D Panama City, FL · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- W25FK-D Tallahassee, FL · UHF · NextGen TV
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- W27EO-D Panama City, FL · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- W27EP-D Destin, FL · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- W29FN-D Panama City, FL · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- W34FF-D Panama City, FL · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- WEWA-LD Wewahitchka, FL · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- WGOM-LD Panama City, FL · VHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- WIDM-LD Panama City, FL · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- WRGX-LD Dothan, AL · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- WSDW-LD Panama City, FL · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- WWEO-LD Defuniak Springs, FL · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
Questions about antenna TV in Panama City
What channels are CBS, NBC, ABC and FOX on antenna in Panama City?
What local channels can I get with an antenna in Panama City?
What is the best TV antenna for Panama City?
Which way should I point my antenna in Panama City?
Do I need a new TV for NextGen TV (ATSC 3.0) in Panama City?
For the curious: tower and licence details
- WPGX · facility 2942 · RF 9 (VHF-high) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 24.1 kW · HAAT 217 m · licensed 2012-03-22
- WECP-LD · facility 182840 · 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 2019-09-27
- W25FK-D · facility 182839 · RF 25 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 12 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2024-09-16 · newer construction permit granted
- WJHG-TV · facility 73136 · RF 16 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 1000 kW · HAAT 410.9 m · licensed 2019-03-21
- WMBB · facility 66398 · RF 13 (VHF-high) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 42 kW · HAAT 434 m · licensed 2010-03-01 · newer construction permit granted
- W34FF-D · facility 125056 · 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 2024-03-08
- W17EM-D · facility 182844 · RF 17 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 0.2 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2023-04-07 · newer construction permit granted
- WBIF · facility 81594 · RF 26 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 50 kW · HAAT 254 m · licensed 2022-05-09
- W27EO-D · facility 188830 · RF 27 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 0.1 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2022-08-22 · newer construction permit granted
- W24EY-D · facility 181518 · RF 24 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 0.55 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2025-07-21 · newer construction permit granted
- WIDM-LD · facility 182841 · RF 19 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 0.2 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2025-05-21 · newer construction permit granted
- W29FN-D · facility 182845 · RF 29 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 0.2 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2023-03-14 · newer construction permit granted
- WSDW-LD · facility 188829 · RF 20 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 14.5 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2024-09-25
- WGOM-LD · facility 39341 · RF 10 (VHF-high) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 3 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2022-08-10 · newer construction permit granted
- WPCT · facility 4354 · RF 33 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 160 kW · HAAT 72 m · licensed 2018-10-24
- WPFN-CD · facility 4351 · 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 2018-10-17
- WEWA-LD · facility 39344 · RF 17 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 14 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2022-05-11
- W27EP-D · facility 184037 · RF 27 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 0.3 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2025-07-14 · newer construction permit granted
- WWEO-LD · facility 2941 · RF 24 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 1.94 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2012-07-18
- WRGX-LD · facility 191163 · RF 23 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2013-06-04
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