TV channels & antenna towers in Clarks Green, Pennsylvania
Clarks Green has 37 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 17 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is W14CO-D, 1.9 miles to the SSE.
Network channels in Clarks Green
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CWWSWBCW | 38 | 4.2 mi | 201° SSW | Strong | Scranton, PA |
| IONWQPX-TVION | 64 | 4.2 mi | 199° SSW | Strong | Scranton, PA |
| CWWOLF-TVCW | 56.2 | 23 mi | 202° SSW | Good | Hazleton, PA |
| ABCWNEP-TVABC | 16 | 23 mi | 203° SSW | Good | Scranton, PA |
| CBSWYOUCBS | 22 | 23 mi | 203° SSW | Fair | Scranton, PA |
| NBCWBRE-TVNBC | 28 | 23 mi | 203° SSW | Fair | Wilkes-Barre, PA |
| FOXWICZ-TVFox | 40 | 41 mi | 342° NNW | Fair | Binghamton, NY |
| CWWBNG-TVCW | 12.2 | 41 mi | 342° NNW | Fair | Binghamton, NY |
| ABCWIVTABC | 34 | 41 mi | 342° NNW | Good | Binghamton, NY |
| NBCWBGH-CDNBC | 20 | 41 mi | 342° NNW | Poor | Binghamton, NY |
| MeTVWFMZ-TVMeTV | 69.3 | 66 mi | 168° SSE | Weak | Allentown, PA |
Over-the-air TV in Clarks Green
Clarks Green is a small community of about 1,480 people in Pennsylvania. There are 37 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 15 full-power, 6 Class A, 4 low-power and 12 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 17 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 9 at good or strong strength.
By distance, 14 transmitters are within 25 miles, 10 between 25 and 45 miles, and 13 farther out. Four of the 11 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 40 (WICZ-TV), CW on channel 38 (WSWB), 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 Clarks Green
The main network towers around Clarks Green are in different directions: ABC 203° SSW (23 mi), CBS 203° SSW (23 mi), NBC 203° SSW (23 mi) and Fox 342° NNW (41 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.
Four network stations, WOLF-TV, WNEP-TV, WYOU and WBRE-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 23 miles south of Clarks Green (202° SSW). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.
Of the 9 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Clarks Green at fair strength or better, 33% arrive from the south; the rest are spread across two other directions.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Clarks Green, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Clarks Green
The farthest main network tower for Clarks Green is WICZ-TV (Fox), 41 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.
WSWB is only 4.2 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 Clarks Green
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 26; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W14CO-DTranslator | 1.9 mi | 159° SSE | Fair | Clarks Summit, Etc., PA |
| W29EU-DTranslator | 1.9 mi | 159° SSE | Good | Clarks Summit, Etc., PA |
| W24DB-DClass A | 4.2 mi | 201° SSW | Good | Clarks Summit, PA |
| WSRG-LDLow power | 4.2 mi | 201° SSW | Good | Scranton, PA |
| W30EB-DLow power | 16 mi | 219° SW | Fair | Kingston, PA |
| W09DJ-DClass A | 21 mi | 197° SSW | Weak | Wilkes-Barre, Etc., PA |
| WBZM-LDLow power | 23 mi | 202° SSW | Fair | Wilkes-Barre, PA |
| WVIA-TVFull power | 23 mi | 203° SSW | Good | Scranton, PA |
| WYLN-CDClass A | 39 mi | 200° SSW | Weak | Hazleton, PA |
| WSKG-TVFull power | 41 mi | 342° NNW | Fair | Binghamton, NY |
| W10CP-DTranslator | 42 mi | 288° WNW | Poor | Towanda, PA |
| W15CO-DTranslator | 42 mi | 288° WNW | Poor | Towanda, PA |
| W20EI-DTranslator | 43 mi | 288° WNW | Poor | Towanda, PA |
| W36EY-DClass A | 43 mi | 219° SW | Weak | Berwick, PA |
| W27EC-DTranslator | 60 mi | 146° SSE | Poor | Belvidere, NJ |
| W29EV-DTranslator | 62 mi | 136° SE | Poor | Hackettstown, NJ |
| W29FQ-DTranslator | 62 mi | 205° SSW | Poor | Pottsville, PA |
| W23EX-DTranslator | 65 mi | 111° ESE | Poor | Sussex, NJ |
| W07DC-DTranslator | 65 mi | 167° SSE | Poor | Allentown/Bethlehem, PA |
| WPPTFull power | 66 mi | 168° SSE | Weak | Philadelphia, PA |
| WLVT-TVFull power | 66 mi | 168° SSE | Weak | Allentown, PA |
| WBPH-TVFull power | 66 mi | 168° SSE | Weak | Bethlehem, PA |
| W20CP-DTranslator | 66 mi | 287° WNW | Poor | Mansfield, PA |
| W26CV-DTranslator | 66 mi | 287° WNW | Poor | Mansfield, PA |
| W29EZ-DLow power | 67 mi | 304° NW | Poor | Elmira, NY |
How Clarks Green compares with the rest of Pennsylvania
With 17 stations at fair strength or better, Clarks Green ranks 700th of 1,015 places in Pennsylvania: fewer than the typical Pennsylvania town (24). Its nearest major network tower is 4.2 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 Scranton, 6.1 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Clarks Green: 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 342° NNW, the direction of WICZ-TV (Fox), 41 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 17 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 Clarks Green, PA?
ABC is on channel 16 from WNEP-TV, broadcasting from 23 miles SSW of Clarks Green. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CBS in Clarks Green, PA?
CBS is on channel 22 from WYOU, broadcasting from 23 miles SSW of Clarks Green. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is NBC in Clarks Green, PA?
NBC is on channel 28 from WBRE-TV, broadcasting from 23 miles SSW of Clarks Green. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is Fox in Clarks Green, PA?
Fox is on channel 40 from WICZ-TV, broadcasting from 41 miles NNW of Clarks Green. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is CW in Clarks Green, PA?
CW is on channel 38 from WSWB, broadcasting from 4.2 miles SSW of Clarks Green. Estimated signal: strong.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Clarks Green?
37 transmitters within 70 miles of Clarks Green; around 17 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 Clarks Green?
The main network towers around Clarks Green are in different directions: ABC 203° SSW (23 mi), CBS 203° SSW (23 mi), NBC 203° SSW (23 mi) and Fox 342° NNW (41 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.
What kind of antenna do I need in Clarks Green?
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. The towers are spread over about 140° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Clarks Green?
WSWB is only 4.2 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.
Is there an app to find TV towers in Clarks Green?
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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More: all TV stations in Pennsylvania · Northeast region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Clarks Green; signal estimates ignore terrain.