ZIP 32608 29.5902° N  82.3962° W

TV Channels in Gainesville, FL

ZIP Code: 32608 • Coordinates: 29.5902°N, 82.3962°W

Channels available
8 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-17 dBm · WCJB-TV
Reliability
7 / 10
Signal varies 20 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Attenuator 241° WSW
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 8 dB
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Major Network Coverage

8 of 10 networks reach this ZIP

Signal values are sampled near the ZIP centroid. Reception at your specific address can vary, especially in hilly areas — check the coverage map for your block.

ABC
WCJB-TV
Ch. 20-1 · 720p
-17 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
Grit Ch. 20-6
365BLK Ch. 20-4
CW+ Ch. 20-2
Me-TV Ch. 20-3
True Crime Network Ch. 20-5
NBC
WGFL
Ch. 28-1 · 1080i
-28 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 28-1
MyN Ch. 28-2
CBS
WGFL
Ch. 28-1 · 1080i
-28 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 28-3
MyN Ch. 28-2
FOX
WOGX
Ch. 51-1 · 720p
-46 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
ION Ch. 51-3
Catchy Comedy Ch. 51-4
FOX Weather Ch. 51-5
Movies! Ch. 51-2
PBS
WUFT
Ch. 05-1 · 1080i
-53 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Create Ch. 05-2
Florida Channel Ch. 05-2
World Channel Ch. 05-3
CW
Not Available
MyN
WGFL
Ch. 28-1 · 1080i
-28 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 28-1
NBC Ch. 28-3
ION
Not Available
Telemundo
WTGB-LD
Ch. 34-1 · 1080i
-31 dBm
+ 1 more
Also on this station:
Me-TV Toons Ch. 34-2
Univision
WSHX-LD
Ch. 29-1 · 1080i
-64 dBm
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Coverage Map

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Signal strength · dBm
>-30 Excellent → Poor <-70
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Top 5 Strongest Signals

Stations ranked by received power at the ZIP centroid · map shows full variation
Rank Station Channel Networks Signal Quality Bearing
#1
WCJB-TV
GAINESVILLE, FL
 20-1 720p
ABCGrit365BLK +3
-17 dBm Excellent 183° S
#2
WNBW-DT
GAINESVILLE, FL
 09-4 480i (w)
Antenna TVCharge!Comet TV +2
-25 dBm Excellent 284° WNW
#3
WGFL
HIGH SPRINGS, FL
 28-1 1080i
CBSNBCMyN
-28 dBm Excellent 284° WNW
#4
WGFL
HIGH SPRINGS, FL
 28-1 1080i
CBSNBCMyN
-28 dBm Excellent 284° WNW
#5
WGFL
HIGH SPRINGS, FL
 28-1 1080i
CBSNBCMyN
-28 dBm Excellent 284° WNW
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Reception Analysis

How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers
Reliability Score
7 / 10

Signal varies 20 dB across the sample area — significant address-level variation expected. Check the map.

Antenna Recommendation
Attenuator

Signal is extremely strong (-17 dBm). Standard antennas may overload your TV. Try inserting a simple metal paperclip into the antenna port first. If that fails, use a Variable Attenuator.

Signal Competition
Dominant Tower
#1 leads by 8 dB
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About TV Reception in Gainesville

Gainesville, Florida (32608) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WCJB-TV at -17 dBm, rated as "Excellent" quality.

For best reception, we recommend using an outdoor antenna mounted as high as possible. Indoor antennas may work for "Excellent" and "Good" rated signals.

Signal Quality Guide

  • Excellent −50 dBm and stronger Indoor antenna should work
  • Good −65 to −50 dBm Indoor antenna in good conditions
  • Fair −75 to −65 dBm Outdoor antenna recommended
  • Poor −85 to −75 dBm High-gain outdoor antenna required
  • No Signal below −85 dBm Below ATSC threshold — reception unlikely