TV channels & antenna towers in Coatesville, Pennsylvania
Coatesville has 58 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 34 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is W24CS-D, 26 miles to the N.
Network channels in Coatesville
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CBSKYW-TVCBS | 3 | 31 mi | 82° E | Good | Philadelphia, PA |
| ABCWPVI-TVABC | 6 | 31 mi | 82° E | Fair | Philadelphia, PA |
| IONWPPX-TVION | 61 | 31 mi | 82° E | Good | Wilmington, DE |
| UNIWUVP-DTUnivision | 65 | 31 mi | 82° E | Good | Vineland, NJ |
| CWWPHL-TVCW | 17 | 31 mi | 82° E | Good | Philadelphia, PA |
| FOXWTXF-TVFox | 29 | 31 mi | 83° E | Good | Philadelphia, PA |
| MeTVWDPN-TVMeTV | 2.1 | 31 mi | 82° E | Fair | Wilmington, DE |
| TLMWWSITelemundo | 62 | 31 mi | 82° E | Good | Mount Laurel, NJ |
| NBCWCAUNBC | 10 | 31 mi | 82° E | Good | Philadelphia, PA |
| NBCWGALNBC | 8 | 42 mi | 275° W | Fair | Lancaster, PA |
| MeTVWFMZ-TVMeTV | 69.3 | 45 mi | 27° NNE | Fair | Allentown, PA |
| FOXWPMTFox | 43 | 61 mi | 295° WNW | Fair | York, PA |
| UNIWXBUUnivision | 15 | 61 mi | 295° WNW | Fair | Lancaster, PA |
| CWWHP-TVCW | 21.3 | 61 mi | 295° WNW | Fair | Harrisburg, PA |
| CWWNUVCW | 54 | 63 mi | 225° SW | Fair | Baltimore, MD |
| FOXWBFFFox | 45 | 63 mi | 225° SW | Fair | Baltimore, MD |
| CBSWJZ-TVCBS | 13 | 63 mi | 225° SW | Poor | Baltimore, MD |
| ABCWMAR-TVABC | 2 | 63 mi | 225° SW | Fair | Baltimore, MD |
| NBCWBAL-TVNBC | 11 | 63 mi | 225° SW | Poor | Baltimore, MD |
| ABCWHTM-TVABC | 27 | 64 mi | 292° WNW | Poor | Harrisburg, PA |
Over-the-air TV in Coatesville
With roughly 13,100 residents, Coatesville is a town in Pennsylvania. Our map shows 58 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 34 full-power, 7 Class A, 13 low-power and 4 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 34 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 8 at good or strong strength.
By distance, 0 transmitters are within 25 miles, 31 between 25 and 45 miles, and 27 farther out. Five of the 20 network stations in range are licensed to Philadelphia, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Philadelphia's stations.
For the networks, the best local options 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 (good signal) and Univision (good 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 Coatesville
Point your antenna E, at about 82°. The main network towers for Coatesville sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Nine network stations, KYW-TV, WPVI-TV, WPPX-TV, WUVP-DT and WPHL-TV and others, transmit from the same tower site about 31 miles east of Coatesville (82° E). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.
Of the 17 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Coatesville at fair strength or better, 53% arrive from the east; the rest are spread across four other directions.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Coatesville, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Coatesville
The farthest main network tower for Coatesville is WCAU (NBC), 31 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.
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 Coatesville
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 38; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W24CS-DTranslator | 26 mi | 351° N | Fair | Reading, PA |
| WPSGFull power | 31 mi | 82° E | Good | Philadelphia, PA |
| WMCN-TVFull power | 31 mi | 82° E | Fair | Princeton, NJ |
| WHYY-TVFull power | 31 mi | 82° E | Fair | Wilmington, DE |
| WPSJ-CDClass A | 31 mi | 83° E | Fair | Hammonton, NJ |
| WQAV-CDClass A | 31 mi | 83° E | Fair | Philadelphia, PA |
| WDUM-LDLow power | 31 mi | 82° E | Weak | Philadelphia, PA |
| WTVEFull power | 31 mi | 82° E | Fair | Willow Grove, PA |
| WPHA-CDClass A | 31 mi | 82° E | Fair | Philadelphia, PA |
| W25FG-DLow power | 31 mi | 82° E | Weak | Philadelphia, PA |
| WFPA-CDClass A | 31 mi | 82° E | Fair | Philadelphia, PA |
| WPHY-CDClass A | 31 mi | 82° E | Fair | Trenton, NJ |
| WELL-LDLow power | 31 mi | 82° E | Weak | Philadelphia, PA |
| WEFG-LDLow power | 34 mi | 79° E | Weak | Philadelphia, PA |
| WWDD-LDLow power | 39 mi | 215° SW | Poor | Baltimore, MD |
| WLZH-LDLow power | 41 mi | 263° W | Poor | Harrisburg/Lancaster, PA |
| WLHY-LDLow power | 41 mi | 263° W | Poor | Lebanon - Harrisburg - York - la-Caster, PA |
| WPPTFull power | 45 mi | 27° NNE | Fair | Philadelphia, PA |
| WLVT-TVFull power | 45 mi | 27° NNE | Fair | Allentown, PA |
| WBPH-TVFull power | 45 mi | 27° NNE | Fair | Bethlehem, PA |
| W07DC-DTranslator | 46 mi | 27° NNE | Poor | Allentown/Bethlehem, PA |
| WLZH-LDLow power | 51 mi | 231° SW | Poor | Baltimore, MD |
| W29FQ-DTranslator | 52 mi | 338° NNW | Poor | Pottsville, PA |
| WNJTFull power | 55 mi | 108° ESE | Fair | Trenton, NJ |
| WNJSFull power | 55 mi | 108° ESE | Fair | Camden, NJ |
How Coatesville compares with the rest of Pennsylvania
With 34 stations at fair strength or better, Coatesville ranks 57th of 1,015 places in Pennsylvania: more than the typical Pennsylvania town (24). Its nearest major network tower is 31 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 Newark, 21 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Coatesville: 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 82° E, the direction of WCAU (NBC), 31 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 34 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 Coatesville, PA?
ABC is on channel 6 from WPVI-TV, broadcasting from 31 miles E of Coatesville. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is CBS in Coatesville, PA?
CBS is on channel 3 from KYW-TV, broadcasting from 31 miles E of Coatesville. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in Coatesville, PA?
NBC is on channel 10 from WCAU, broadcasting from 31 miles E of Coatesville. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in Coatesville, PA?
Fox is on channel 29 from WTXF-TV, broadcasting from 31 miles E of Coatesville. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CW in Coatesville, PA?
CW is on channel 17 from WPHL-TV, broadcasting from 31 miles E of Coatesville. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Coatesville?
58 transmitters within 70 miles of Coatesville; around 34 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 Coatesville?
Point your antenna E, at about 82°. The main network towers for Coatesville sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Coatesville?
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.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Coatesville?
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.
Is there an app to find TV towers in Coatesville?
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 Coatesville; signal estimates ignore terrain.