TV channels & antenna towers in Browntown, Pennsylvania

Browntown has 39 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 23 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is W30EB-D, 5.3 miles to the W.

39TV transmitters within 70 miles
7networks over the air
5.3 mito the closest tower
1,418population

Network channels in Browntown

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
IONWQPX-TVION64 9.2 mi20° NNE StrongScranton, PA
CWWSWBCW38 9.2 mi19° NNE GoodScranton, PA
CWWOLF-TVCW56.2 9.8 mi206° SSW StrongHazleton, PA
ABCWNEP-TVABC16 9.8 mi206° SSW StrongScranton, PA
CBSWYOUCBS22 9.9 mi207° SSW GoodScranton, PA
NBCWBRE-TVNBC28 9.9 mi207° SSW GoodWilkes-Barre, PA
FOXWICZ-TVFox40 52 mi351° N FairBinghamton, NY
CWWBNG-TVCW12.2 52 mi351° N FairBinghamton, NY
ABCWIVTABC34 53 mi351° N FairBinghamton, NY
NBCWBGH-CDNBC20 53 mi351° N PoorBinghamton, NY
MeTVWFMZ-TVMeTV69.3 55 mi160° SSE FairAllentown, PA
CWWQMYCW53.3 70 mi264° W PoorWilliamsport, PA

Over-the-air TV in Browntown

With roughly 1,420 residents, Browntown is a small community in Pennsylvania. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 39 licensed TV transmitters: 16 full-power, 6 Class A, 3 low-power and 14 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 23 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 10 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 14 transmitters are within 25 miles, 5 between 25 and 45 miles, and 20 farther out. Four of the 12 network stations in range are licensed to Scranton, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Scranton's stations.

The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 16 (WNEP-TV), CBS on channel 22 (WYOU), NBC on channel 28 (WBRE-TV), Fox on channel 40 (WICZ-TV), CW on channel 56.2 (WOLF-TV), ION on channel 64 (WQPX-TV) and MeTV on channel 69.3 (WFMZ-TV). 5 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 Browntown

Point your antenna SSW, at about 207°. The main network towers for Browntown sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Four network stations, WOLF-TV, WNEP-TV, WYOU and WBRE-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 9.8 miles southwest of Browntown (206° SSW). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 10 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Browntown at fair strength or better, 50% arrive from the north; the rest are spread across two other directions.

All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Browntown, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Browntown

The farthest main network tower for Browntown is WBRE-TV (NBC), 9.9 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here.

WICZ-TV (Fox), 52 miles north, 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.

WQPX-TV is only 9.2 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.

Other stations near Browntown

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 27; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
W30EB-DLow power5.3 mi 274° WGoodKingston, PA
W09DJ-DClass A7.9 mi 192° SSWFairWilkes-Barre, Etc., PA
W24DB-DClass A9.2 mi 19° NNEFairClarks Summit, PA
WSRG-LDLow power9.2 mi 19° NNEGoodScranton, PA
WBZM-LDLow power9.6 mi 205° SSWGoodWilkes-Barre, PA
WVIA-TVFull power9.8 mi 206° SSWStrongScranton, PA
W14CO-DTranslator12 mi 26° NNEWeakClarks Summit, Etc., PA
W29EU-DTranslator12 mi 26° NNEFairClarks Summit, Etc., PA
WYLN-CDClass A25 mi 201° SSWFairHazleton, PA
W36EY-DClass A31 mi 227° SWFairBerwick, PA
W10CP-DTranslator44 mi 306° NWPoorTowanda, PA
W15CO-DTranslator44 mi 306° NWPoorTowanda, PA
W20EI-DTranslator44 mi 306° NWPoorTowanda, PA
W29FQ-DTranslator49 mi 206° SSWPoorPottsville, PA
WSKG-TVFull power53 mi 351° NFairBinghamton, NY
W27EC-DTranslator53 mi 134° SEPoorBelvidere, NJ
W07DC-DTranslator54 mi 160° SSEPoorAllentown/Bethlehem, PA
WPPTFull power55 mi 160° SSEFairPhiladelphia, PA
WLVT-TVFull power55 mi 160° SSEFairAllentown, PA
WBPH-TVFull power55 mi 160° SSEFairBethlehem, PA
W29EV-DTranslator57 mi 123° ESEPoorHackettstown, NJ
W09DB-DClass A61 mi 264° WPoorWilliamsport, PA
W20AD-DTranslator65 mi 267° WPoorWilliamsport, PA
W23EX-DTranslator66 mi 100° EPoorSussex, NJ
W24CS-DTranslator66 mi 185° SPoorReading, PA

How Browntown compares with the rest of Pennsylvania

With 23 stations at fair strength or better, Browntown ranks 510th of 1,015 places in Pennsylvania: fewer than the typical Pennsylvania town (24). Its nearest major network tower is 9.2 miles away, against a state median of 16 miles.

37% of Pennsylvania's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an indoor antenna. The nearest larger city is Wilkes-Barre, 6.6 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Browntown: step by step

  1. Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
  2. Point it toward 207° SSW, the direction of WBRE-TV (NBC), 9.9 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
  3. Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
  4. Expect around 23 stations, each with a few subchannels. If one you want is missing, turn the antenna 5–10° toward it and scan again.
  5. Rescan every few months, or whenever a channel disappears; stations occasionally change frequency.

Frequently asked questions

What channel is ABC in Browntown, PA?

ABC is on channel 16 from WNEP-TV, broadcasting from 9.8 miles SSW of Browntown. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Browntown, PA?

CBS is on channel 22 from WYOU, broadcasting from 9.9 miles SSW of Browntown. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Browntown, PA?

NBC is on channel 28 from WBRE-TV, broadcasting from 9.9 miles SSW of Browntown. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Browntown, PA?

Fox is on channel 40 from WICZ-TV, broadcasting from 52 miles N of Browntown. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CW in Browntown, PA?

CW is on channel 56.2 from WOLF-TV, broadcasting from 9.8 miles SSW of Browntown. Estimated signal: strong.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Browntown?

39 transmitters within 70 miles of Browntown; around 23 of them are likely to be receivable with indoor 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 Browntown?

Point your antenna SSW, at about 207°. The main network towers for Browntown sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Browntown?

Indoor antenna (up to ~25 miles). The main towers are close. A flat indoor antenna near a window facing the towers should pull in the major networks. Picking up Fox from up to 52 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Browntown?

WICZ-TV (Fox), 52 miles north, 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 Browntown?

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.

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