WPSG
Full power TV station · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
WPSG is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Its signal is estimated to reach about 798 cities and towns within 70 miles.
About WPSG
Full-power stations are the main licensed broadcasters in a market. They may run the highest power from the tallest towers and are protected from interference, so they set the core of what you can receive.
At 1,000 kW effective radiated power, WPSG runs more power than 79% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 387 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 53% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 58 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 70 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 798 cities and towns in our guide with about 9,230,000 residents, as far as Maplewood, NJ (70 miles).
WPSG shares its transmitter site with KYW-TV (CBS), WMCN-TV, WUVP-DT (Univision), WHYY-TV, WPHL-TV (CW) and WPVI-TV (ABC) and 14 more. One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Philadelphia, PA |
| Tower location | 40.04250, -75.24222 |
| Effective radiated power | 1,000 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 387 m (1,269 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 12499 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WPSG
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia, PA | 7.5 mi | 326° NNW | Strong |
| Center City, PA | 7.7 mi | 325° NW | Strong |
| Wharton, PA | 9.2 mi | 331° NNW | Strong |
| Whitman, PA | 9.8 mi | 332° NNW | Strong |
| Camden, NJ | 10 mi | 321° NW | Strong |
| Pennsauken, NJ | 11 mi | 301° WNW | Strong |
| Cherry Hill, NJ | 13 mi | 304° WNW | Strong |
| Mount Laurel, NJ | 20 mi | 292° WNW | Strong |
| Levittown, PA | 23 mi | 251° WSW | Strong |
| Wilmington, DE | 26 mi | 38° NE | Strong |
| Sicklerville, NJ | 27 mi | 327° NNW | Good |
| Jackson, NJ | 27 mi | 313° NW | Good |
| Ewing, NJ | 28 mi | 236° SW | Good |
| Trenton, NJ | 29 mi | 246° WSW | Good |
| Vineland, NJ | 40 mi | 343° NNW | Good |
| Bethlehem, PA | 41 mi | 170° S | Good |
| Allentown, PA | 41 mi | 161° SSE | Good |
| Reading, PA | 41 mi | 119° ESE | Good |
| South Vineland, NJ | 43 mi | 345° NNW | Good |
| Bridgewater, NJ | 50 mi | 219° SW | Good |
| East Brunswick, NJ | 51 mi | 239° WSW | Good |
| New Brunswick, NJ | 52 mi | 234° SW | Good |
| Lakewood, NJ | 54 mi | 266° W | Good |
| Piscataway, NJ | 55 mi | 235° SW | Good |
| Sayreville, NJ | 55 mi | 239° WSW | Good |
| Edison, NJ | 55 mi | 233° SW | Good |
| Toms River, NJ | 56 mi | 277° W | Good |
| Marlboro, NJ | 56 mi | 251° WSW | Good |
| Lancaster, PA | 56 mi | 89° E | Good |
| Sayreville Junction, NJ | 56 mi | 239° WSW | Good |
| Plainfield, NJ | 60 mi | 227° SW | Good |
| Perth Amboy, NJ | 61 mi | 238° WSW | Good |
| Dover, DE | 63 mi | 14° NNE | Fair |
| Atlantic City, NJ | 64 mi | 317° NW | Fair |
| Linden, NJ | 66 mi | 233° SW | Fair |
| South Bel Air, MD | 68 mi | 58° ENE | Fair |
| Bel Air South, MD | 68 mi | 57° ENE | Fair |
| Staten Island, NY | 68 mi | 239° WSW | Fair |
| Union, NJ | 69 mi | 229° SW | Fair |
| Elizabeth, NJ | 69 mi | 232° SW | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
- KYW-TVCBS · 3
- WUVP-DTUnivision · 65
- WPHL-TVCW · 17
- WPVI-TVABC · 6
- WPPX-TVION · 61
- WTXF-TVFox · 29
- WDPN-TVMeTV · 2.1
- WWSITelemundo · 62
- WCAUNBC · 10
- WFMZ-TVMeTV · 69.3
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WPSG transmitter tower?
WPSG broadcasts from a tower at 40.0425, -75.2422, near Bala-Cynwyd, PA. It is licensed to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
How far does WPSG broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 70 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 79 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WPSG with an antenna?
About 9,230,000 people live in the 798 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WPSG?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WPSG tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.