WTXF-TV (Fox) · Channel 29
Full power TV station · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
WTXF-TV is a full power over-the-air TV station affiliated with Fox on virtual channel 29, licensed to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Its signal is estimated to reach about 743 cities and towns within 67 miles.
About WTXF-TV
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, WTXF-TV runs more power than 79% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 336 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 42% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 55 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 67 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 743 cities and towns in our guide with about 8,040,000 residents, as far as Roselle, NJ (67 miles).
WTXF-TV shares its transmitter site with WMCN-TV, WUVP-DT (Univision), WHYY-TV, WPHL-TV (CW), WDPN-TV (MeTV) and WDUM-LD and 14 more. One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
The nearest other Fox station in our data is WNYW in New York, NY, 79 miles away. Viewers between the two can sometimes receive both.
Fox is one of the four big commercial broadcast networks, known for its sports lineup including NFL, MLB and college football. Many Fox affiliates also produce local news.
Station facts
| Network | Fox |
| Virtual channel | 29 |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Philadelphia, PA |
| Tower location | 40.04056, -75.23833 |
| Effective radiated power | 1,000 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 336 m (1,102 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 51568 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WTXF-TV
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia, PA | 7.3 mi | 327° NNW | Strong |
| Center City, PA | 7.5 mi | 326° NW | Strong |
| Norristown, PA | 7.8 mi | 136° SE | Strong |
| Wayne, PA | 7.9 mi | 92° E | Strong |
| Wharton, PA | 9.0 mi | 331° NNW | Strong |
| Whitman, PA | 9.6 mi | 333° NNW | Strong |
| Camden, NJ | 10 mi | 322° NW | Strong |
| Pennsauken, NJ | 11 mi | 301° WNW | Strong |
| Cherry Hill, NJ | 13 mi | 304° WNW | Strong |
| Chester, PA | 15 mi | 25° NNE | Strong |
| Willingboro, NJ | 20 mi | 273° W | Strong |
| Mount Laurel, NJ | 20 mi | 292° WNW | Strong |
| Levittown, PA | 23 mi | 250° WSW | Strong |
| Wilmington, DE | 26 mi | 39° NE | Strong |
| Sicklerville, NJ | 26 mi | 328° NNW | Good |
| Jackson, NJ | 27 mi | 313° NW | Good |
| Ewing, NJ | 28 mi | 236° SW | Good |
| Trenton, NJ | 29 mi | 245° WSW | Good |
| Newark, DE | 37 mi | 48° NE | Good |
| Vineland, NJ | 40 mi | 344° NNW | Good |
| Bethlehem, PA | 41 mi | 170° S | Good |
| Allentown, PA | 41 mi | 161° SSE | Good |
| Reading, PA | 42 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 | 54 mi | 235° SW | Good |
| Sayreville, NJ | 55 mi | 238° WSW | Good |
| Edison, NJ | 55 mi | 233° SW | Good |
| Toms River, NJ | 55 mi | 277° W | Good |
| Marlboro, NJ | 56 mi | 250° WSW | Good |
| Sayreville Junction, NJ | 56 mi | 239° WSW | Good |
| Lancaster, PA | 56 mi | 89° E | Good |
| Plainfield, NJ | 60 mi | 227° SW | Fair |
| Perth Amboy, NJ | 61 mi | 238° WSW | Fair |
| Dover, DE | 63 mi | 14° NNE | Fair |
| Atlantic City, NJ | 64 mi | 317° NW | Fair |
| Linden, NJ | 66 mi | 233° SW | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
- WUVP-DTUnivision · 65
- WPHL-TVCW · 17
- WDPN-TVMeTV · 2.1
- WWSITelemundo · 62
- WCAUNBC · 10
- KYW-TVCBS · 3
- WPVI-TVABC · 6
- WPPX-TVION · 61
- WFMZ-TVMeTV · 69.3
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WTXF-TV transmitter tower?
WTXF-TV broadcasts from a tower at 40.0406, -75.2383, near Bala-Cynwyd, PA. It is licensed to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
What channel is WTXF-TV on?
WTXF-TV appears as virtual channel 29 (29.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying Fox.
How far does WTXF-TV broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 67 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 75 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WTXF-TV with an antenna?
About 8,040,000 people live in the 743 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WTXF-TV?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WTXF-TV tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.