TV channels & antenna towers in Clifton Heights, Pennsylvania
Clifton Heights has 43 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 30 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WPSJ-CD, 8.2 miles to the NNE.
Network channels in Clifton Heights
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOXWTXF-TVFox | 29 | 8.3 mi | 22° NNE | Strong | Philadelphia, PA |
| CBSKYW-TVCBS | 3 | 8.3 mi | 20° NNE | Strong | Philadelphia, PA |
| UNIWUVP-DTUnivision | 65 | 8.3 mi | 21° NNE | Strong | Vineland, NJ |
| CWWPHL-TVCW | 17 | 8.3 mi | 21° NNE | Strong | Philadelphia, PA |
| MeTVWDPN-TVMeTV | 2.1 | 8.4 mi | 22° NNE | Good | Wilmington, DE |
| TLMWWSITelemundo | 62 | 8.4 mi | 22° NNE | Strong | Mount Laurel, NJ |
| NBCWCAUNBC | 10 | 8.4 mi | 22° NNE | Strong | Philadelphia, PA |
| ABCWPVI-TVABC | 6 | 8.5 mi | 20° NNE | Good | Philadelphia, PA |
| IONWPPX-TVION | 61 | 8.5 mi | 20° NNE | Strong | Wilmington, DE |
| MeTVWFMZ-TVMeTV | 69.3 | 45 mi | 350° N | Fair | Allentown, PA |
Over-the-air TV in Clifton Heights
With roughly 6,680 residents, Clifton Heights is a town in Pennsylvania. Our map shows 43 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 24 full-power, 5 Class A, 10 low-power and 4 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 30 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 22 at good or strong strength.
22 of them are within 25 miles of Clifton Heights, 12 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 9 are more than 45 miles out. Five of the 10 network stations in range are licensed to Philadelphia, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Philadelphia's stations.
The strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 6 (WPVI-TV), CBS on channel 3 (KYW-TV), NBC on channel 10 (WCAU), Fox on channel 29 (WTXF-TV), CW on channel 17 (WPHL-TV), ION on channel 61 (WPPX-TV), Telemundo on channel 62 (WWSI), Univision on channel 65 (WUVP-DT) and MeTV on channel 2.1 (WDPN-TV). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (strong signal) and Univision (strong signal). 14 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 Clifton Heights
Point your antenna NNE, at about 21°. The main network towers for Clifton Heights sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Nine network stations, WTXF-TV, KYW-TV, WUVP-DT, WPHL-TV and WDPN-TV and others, transmit from the same tower site about 8.3 miles north of Clifton Heights (22° NNE). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.
Of the 10 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Clifton Heights at fair strength or better, all arrive from the north, so this is an easy place to aim.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Clifton Heights, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Clifton Heights
The farthest main network tower for Clifton Heights is WPVI-TV (ABC), 8.5 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.
WTXF-TV is only 8.3 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 Clifton Heights
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 33; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WPSJ-CDClass A | 8.2 mi | 23° NNE | Good | Hammonton, NJ |
| WQAV-CDClass A | 8.2 mi | 23° NNE | Good | Philadelphia, PA |
| WPSGFull power | 8.3 mi | 20° NNE | Strong | Philadelphia, PA |
| WMCN-TVFull power | 8.3 mi | 21° NNE | Good | Princeton, NJ |
| WHYY-TVFull power | 8.3 mi | 21° NNE | Good | Wilmington, DE |
| WDUM-LDLow power | 8.4 mi | 22° NNE | Fair | Philadelphia, PA |
| WTVEFull power | 8.4 mi | 22° NNE | Good | Willow Grove, PA |
| WPHA-CDClass A | 8.4 mi | 22° NNE | Good | Philadelphia, PA |
| W25FG-DLow power | 8.4 mi | 22° NNE | Fair | Philadelphia, PA |
| WFPA-CDClass A | 8.4 mi | 22° NNE | Good | Philadelphia, PA |
| WPHY-CDClass A | 8.4 mi | 22° NNE | Good | Trenton, NJ |
| WELL-LDLow power | 8.4 mi | 22° NNE | Good | Philadelphia, PA |
| WEFG-LDLow power | 11 mi | 29° NNE | Good | Philadelphia, PA |
| WZPA-LDLow power | 28 mi | 119° ESE | Fair | Philadelphia, PA |
| WACPFull power | 28 mi | 119° ESE | Fair | Atlantic City, NJ |
| WNJTFull power | 28 mi | 120° ESE | Good | Trenton, NJ |
| WNJSFull power | 28 mi | 120° ESE | Good | Camden, NJ |
| W24ET-DLow power | 39 mi | 131° SE | Poor | Atlantic City, NJ |
| W24CS-DTranslator | 43 mi | 313° NW | Poor | Reading, PA |
| WPPTFull power | 45 mi | 350° N | Fair | Philadelphia, PA |
| WLVT-TVFull power | 45 mi | 350° N | Fair | Allentown, PA |
| WBPH-TVFull power | 45 mi | 350° N | Fair | Bethlehem, PA |
| W29FF-DLow power | 45 mi | 74° ENE | Poor | Atlantic City, NJ |
| W07DC-DTranslator | 45 mi | 351° N | Poor | Allentown/Bethlehem, PA |
| WWDD-LDLow power | 58 mi | 241° WSW | Poor | Baltimore, MD |
How Clifton Heights compares with the rest of Pennsylvania
With 30 stations at fair strength or better, Clifton Heights ranks 121st of 1,015 places in Pennsylvania: more than the typical Pennsylvania town (24). Its nearest major network tower is 8.3 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 Drexel Hill, 1.2 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Clifton Heights: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 20° NNE, the direction of WPVI-TV (ABC), 8.5 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 30 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 Clifton Heights, PA?
ABC is on channel 6 from WPVI-TV, broadcasting from 8.5 miles NNE of Clifton Heights. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CBS in Clifton Heights, PA?
CBS is on channel 3 from KYW-TV, broadcasting from 8.3 miles NNE of Clifton Heights. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is NBC in Clifton Heights, PA?
NBC is on channel 10 from WCAU, broadcasting from 8.4 miles NNE of Clifton Heights. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is Fox in Clifton Heights, PA?
Fox is on channel 29 from WTXF-TV, broadcasting from 8.3 miles NNE of Clifton Heights. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CW in Clifton Heights, PA?
CW is on channel 17 from WPHL-TV, broadcasting from 8.3 miles NNE of Clifton Heights. Estimated signal: strong.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Clifton Heights?
43 transmitters within 70 miles of Clifton Heights; around 30 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 Clifton Heights?
Point your antenna NNE, at about 21°. The main network towers for Clifton Heights sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Clifton Heights?
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.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Clifton Heights?
WTXF-TV is only 8.3 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 Clifton Heights?
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 Clifton Heights; signal estimates ignore terrain.