ZIP 32609 29.7722° N  82.2834° W

TV Channels in Gainesville, FL

ZIP Code: 32609 • Coordinates: 29.7722°N, 82.2834°W

Channels available
10 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-27 dBm · WUFT
Reliability
9 / 10
Recommended antenna
Directional 232° SW
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 3 dB
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Major Network Coverage

10 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
-30 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
-33 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 28-1
MyN Ch. 28-2
CBS
WGFL
Ch. 28-1 · 1080i
-33 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 28-3
MyN Ch. 28-2
FOX
WOGX
Ch. 51-1 · 720p
-33 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
-27 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Create Ch. 05-2
Florida Channel Ch. 05-2
World Channel Ch. 05-3
CW
WCWJ
Ch. 17-1 · 720p
-41 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
Bounce TV Ch. 17-2
GET Ch. 17-4
Independent Ch. 04-1
Movies! Ch. 17-3
Start TV Ch. 04-3
MyN
WGFL
Ch. 28-1 · 1080i
-33 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 28-1
NBC Ch. 28-3
ION
WOGX
Ch. 51-1 · 720p
-33 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 51-1
Catchy Comedy Ch. 51-4
FOX Weather Ch. 51-5
Movies! Ch. 51-2
Telemundo
WFOX-TV
Ch. 30-1 · 720p
-42 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 30-1
MyN Ch. 30-2
Heroes & Icons Ch. 30-3
Me-TV Ch. 30-2
Univision
WSHX-LD
Ch. 29-1 · 1080i
-42 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
Rank Station Channel Networks Signal Quality Bearing
#1
WUFT
GAINESVILLE, FL
 05-1 1080i
PBSCreateFlorida Channel +1
-27 dBm Excellent 237° WSW
#2
WCJB-TV
GAINESVILLE, FL
 20-1 720p
ABCGrit365BLK +3
-30 dBm Excellent 203° SSW
#3
WNBW-DT
GAINESVILLE, FL
 09-4 480i (w)
Antenna TVCharge!Comet TV +2
-32 dBm Excellent 241° WSW
#4
WGFL
HIGH SPRINGS, FL
 28-1 1080i
CBSNBCMyN
-33 dBm Excellent 241° WSW
#5
WGFL
HIGH SPRINGS, FL
 28-1 1080i
CBSNBCMyN
-33 dBm Excellent 241° WSW
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Reception Analysis

How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers
Reliability Score
9 / 10

Signal varies 4 dB across the sample area — minimal variation across this ZIP.

Antenna Recommendation
Directional Antenna
Point 232° · SW · Spread 28°

Towers clustered within 28°

Signal Competition
Contested
Top 2 signals within 3 dB
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About TV Reception in Gainesville

Gainesville, Florida (32609) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WUFT at -27 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