TV channels & antenna towers in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg has 41 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 16 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is W36EY-D, 13 miles to the E.
Network channels in Bloomsburg
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CBSWYOUCBS | 22 | 33 mi | 68° ENE | Fair | Scranton, PA |
| NBCWBRE-TVNBC | 28 | 33 mi | 68° ENE | Fair | Wilkes-Barre, PA |
| ABCWNEP-TVABC | 16 | 33 mi | 68° ENE | Good | Scranton, PA |
| CWWOLF-TVCW | 56.2 | 33 mi | 68° ENE | Good | Hazleton, PA |
| CWWQMYCW | 53.3 | 37 mi | 292° WNW | Fair | Williamsport, PA |
| CWWSWBCW | 38 | 48 mi | 51° NE | Fair | Scranton, PA |
| IONWQPX-TVION | 64 | 48 mi | 52° NE | Good | Scranton, PA |
| FOXWPMTFox | 43 | 50 mi | 206° SSW | Fair | York, PA |
| UNIWXBUUnivision | 15 | 50 mi | 206° SSW | Good | Lancaster, PA |
| CWWHP-TVCW | 21.3 | 50 mi | 206° SSW | Good | Harrisburg, PA |
| ABCWHTM-TVABC | 27 | 54 mi | 209° SSW | Fair | Harrisburg, PA |
| MeTVWFMZ-TVMeTV | 69.3 | 61 mi | 119° ESE | Weak | Allentown, PA |
| NBCWGALNBC | 8 | 68 mi | 187° S | Weak | Lancaster, PA |
Over-the-air TV in Bloomsburg
Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania has a population of about 14,600. Our map shows 41 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 19 full-power, 5 Class A, 6 low-power and 11 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 16 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 7 at good or strong strength.
1 of them is within 25 miles of Bloomsburg, 13 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 27 are more than 45 miles out. Four of the 13 network stations in range are licensed to Scranton, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Scranton's stations.
The strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 16 (WNEP-TV), CBS on channel 22 (WYOU), NBC on channel 28 (WBRE-TV), Fox on channel 43 (WPMT), CW on channel 21.3 (WHP-TV), ION on channel 64 (WQPX-TV), Univision on channel 15 (WXBU) and MeTV on channel 69.3 (WFMZ-TV). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Univision (good signal). 6 full-power stations in range have no network listed in our data; these are typically public television, religious, shopping or independent stations.
Which way to point your antenna in Bloomsburg
Point your antenna ENE, at about 68°. The main network towers for Bloomsburg sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Four network stations, WYOU, WBRE-TV, WNEP-TV and WOLF-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 33 miles east of Bloomsburg (68° ENE). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.
Of the 11 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Bloomsburg at fair strength or better, 36% arrive from the east; the rest are spread across three other directions.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Bloomsburg, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Bloomsburg
The farthest main network tower for Bloomsburg is WNEP-TV (ABC), 33 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here.
WPMT (Fox), 50 miles southwest, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for that one.
An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.
Other stations near Bloomsburg
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 28; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W36EY-DClass A | 13 mi | 89° E | Good | Berwick, PA |
| WYLN-CDClass A | 26 mi | 95° E | Fair | Hazleton, PA |
| W29FQ-DTranslator | 26 mi | 149° SSE | Weak | Pottsville, PA |
| W09DB-DClass A | 30 mi | 300° WNW | Weak | Williamsport, PA |
| WVIA-TVFull power | 33 mi | 68° ENE | Good | Scranton, PA |
| WBZM-LDLow power | 33 mi | 68° ENE | Weak | Wilkes-Barre, PA |
| W20AD-DTranslator | 34 mi | 300° WNW | Poor | Williamsport, PA |
| W09DJ-DClass A | 36 mi | 68° ENE | Poor | Wilkes-Barre, Etc., PA |
| W30EB-DLow power | 36 mi | 54° NE | Weak | Kingston, PA |
| W10CP-DTranslator | 47 mi | 358° N | Poor | Towanda, PA |
| W15CO-DTranslator | 47 mi | 358° N | Poor | Towanda, PA |
| W20EI-DTranslator | 47 mi | 358° N | Poor | Towanda, PA |
| W24DB-DClass A | 48 mi | 51° NE | Poor | Clarks Summit, PA |
| WSRG-LDLow power | 48 mi | 51° NE | Poor | Scranton, PA |
| WITF-TVFull power | 50 mi | 206° SSW | Fair | Harrisburg, PA |
| W14CO-DTranslator | 51 mi | 51° NE | Poor | Clarks Summit, Etc., PA |
| W29EU-DTranslator | 51 mi | 51° NE | Poor | Clarks Summit, Etc., PA |
| W24CS-DTranslator | 54 mi | 147° SSE | Poor | Reading, PA |
| WLYHFull power | 54 mi | 209° SSW | Fair | Red Lion, PA |
| WHLZ-LDLow power | 54 mi | 209° SSW | Poor | Harrisburg, PA |
| W16EJ-DLow power | 54 mi | 209° SSW | Poor | Harrisburg, PA |
| W20CP-DTranslator | 58 mi | 335° NNW | Poor | Mansfield, PA |
| W26CV-DTranslator | 58 mi | 335° NNW | Poor | Mansfield, PA |
| WPPTFull power | 61 mi | 119° ESE | Weak | Philadelphia, PA |
| WLVT-TVFull power | 61 mi | 119° ESE | Weak | Allentown, PA |
How Bloomsburg compares with the rest of Pennsylvania
With 16 stations at fair strength or better, Bloomsburg ranks 737th of 1,015 places in Pennsylvania: fewer than the typical Pennsylvania town (24). Its nearest major network tower is 33 miles away, against a state median of 16 miles.
44% of Pennsylvania's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an amplified indoor or attic antenna. The nearest larger city is Williamsport, 33 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Bloomsburg: step by step
- Mount the antenna in the attic or high on the wall facing the towers, keeping the cable to the TV as short as you can.
- Point it toward 68° ENE, the direction of WNEP-TV (ABC), 33 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
- Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
- Expect around 16 stations, each with a few subchannels. If one you want is missing, turn the antenna 5–10° toward it and scan again.
- Rescan every few months, or whenever a channel disappears; stations occasionally change frequency.
Frequently asked questions
What channel is ABC in Bloomsburg, PA?
ABC is on channel 16 from WNEP-TV, broadcasting from 33 miles ENE of Bloomsburg. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CBS in Bloomsburg, PA?
CBS is on channel 22 from WYOU, broadcasting from 33 miles ENE of Bloomsburg. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is NBC in Bloomsburg, PA?
NBC is on channel 28 from WBRE-TV, broadcasting from 33 miles ENE of Bloomsburg. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is Fox in Bloomsburg, PA?
Fox is on channel 43 from WPMT, broadcasting from 50 miles SSW of Bloomsburg. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is CW in Bloomsburg, PA?
CW is on channel 21.3 from WHP-TV, broadcasting from 50 miles SSW of Bloomsburg. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Bloomsburg?
41 transmitters within 70 miles of Bloomsburg; around 16 of them are likely to be receivable with amplified indoor or attic antenna. Each station usually carries several subchannels, so the total channel count after a scan is higher.
Which direction should I point my TV antenna in Bloomsburg?
Point your antenna ENE, at about 68°. The main network towers for Bloomsburg sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Bloomsburg?
Amplified indoor or attic antenna (25–45 miles). Towers are at medium range. An amplified indoor antenna can work; an attic-mounted antenna is the safer choice. Picking up Fox from up to 50 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Bloomsburg?
WPMT (Fox), 50 miles southwest, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for that one.
Is there an app to find TV towers in Bloomsburg?
Yes. The free RCA Signal Finder app for iPhone and Android uses your phone's GPS and compass to show which way each tower is from where you stand.
TV channels in nearby Pennsylvania cities
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- Mount Carmel14 mi
- Shamokin16 mi
- Sunbury20 mi
- Milton20 mi
- Lewisburg23 mi
- Hazleton25 mi
- Selinsgrove26 mi
- Pottsville26 mi
- Nanticoke27 mi
- Tamaqua29 mi
- Laporte29 mi
- Schuylkill Haven30 mi
- Plymouth31 mi
- Pine Grove32 mi
- Mountain Top32 mi
- South Williamsport32 mi
- Lykens33 mi
- Williamsport33 mi
- Back Mountain33 mi
- Kingston34 mi
- Wilkes-Barre34 mi
- Hamburg40 mi
- Exeter40 mi
More: all TV stations in Pennsylvania · Northeast region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Bloomsburg; signal estimates ignore terrain.