TV channels & antenna towers in Collingdale, Pennsylvania

Collingdale 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, 9.0 miles to the NNE.

43TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
9.0 mito the closest tower
8,792population

Network channels in Collingdale

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
FOXWTXF-TVFox29 9.1 mi13° NNE StrongPhiladelphia, PA
UNIWUVP-DTUnivision65 9.2 mi13° NNE StrongVineland, NJ
CWWPHL-TVCW17 9.2 mi13° NNE StrongPhiladelphia, PA
CBSKYW-TVCBS3 9.2 mi12° NNE StrongPhiladelphia, PA
MeTVWDPN-TVMeTV2.1 9.2 mi14° NNE GoodWilmington, DE
TLMWWSITelemundo62 9.2 mi14° NNE StrongMount Laurel, NJ
NBCWCAUNBC10 9.2 mi14° NNE StrongPhiladelphia, PA
ABCWPVI-TVABC6 9.4 mi12° NNE GoodPhiladelphia, PA
IONWPPX-TVION61 9.4 mi12° NNE StrongWilmington, DE
MeTVWFMZ-TVMeTV69.3 46 mi349° N FairAllentown, PA

Over-the-air TV in Collingdale

With roughly 8,790 residents, Collingdale is a town in Pennsylvania. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 43 licensed TV transmitters: 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.

By distance, 22 transmitters are within 25 miles, 7 between 25 and 45 miles, and 14 farther 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 best-placed network stations 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 Collingdale

Point your antenna NNE, at about 13°. The main network towers for Collingdale sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Nine network stations, WTXF-TV, WUVP-DT, WPHL-TV, KYW-TV and WDPN-TV and others, transmit from the same tower site about 9.1 miles north of Collingdale (13° NNE). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 10 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Collingdale 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 Collingdale, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Collingdale

The farthest main network tower for Collingdale is WPVI-TV (ABC), 9.4 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.

WTXF-TV is only 9.1 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 Collingdale

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.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WPSJ-CDClass A9.0 mi 14° NNEGoodHammonton, NJ
WQAV-CDClass A9.0 mi 14° NNEGoodPhiladelphia, PA
WMCN-TVFull power9.2 mi 13° NNEGoodPrinceton, NJ
WHYY-TVFull power9.2 mi 13° NNEGoodWilmington, DE
WPSGFull power9.2 mi 12° NNEStrongPhiladelphia, PA
WDUM-LDLow power9.2 mi 14° NNEFairPhiladelphia, PA
WTVEFull power9.2 mi 14° NNEGoodWillow Grove, PA
WPHA-CDClass A9.2 mi 14° NNEGoodPhiladelphia, PA
W25FG-DLow power9.2 mi 14° NNEFairPhiladelphia, PA
WFPA-CDClass A9.2 mi 14° NNEGoodPhiladelphia, PA
WPHY-CDClass A9.2 mi 14° NNEGoodTrenton, NJ
WELL-LDLow power9.2 mi 14° NNEGoodPhiladelphia, PA
WEFG-LDLow power12 mi 22° NNEGoodPhiladelphia, PA
WZPA-LDLow power26 mi 118° ESEFairPhiladelphia, PA
WACPFull power26 mi 118° ESEFairAtlantic City, NJ
WNJTFull power26 mi 119° ESEGoodTrenton, NJ
WNJSFull power26 mi 119° ESEGoodCamden, NJ
W24ET-DLow power37 mi 131° SEWeakAtlantic City, NJ
W29FF-DLow power44 mi 72° ENEPoorAtlantic City, NJ
W24CS-DTranslator45 mi 313° NWPoorReading, PA
WPPTFull power46 mi 349° NFairPhiladelphia, PA
WLVT-TVFull power46 mi 349° NFairAllentown, PA
WBPH-TVFull power46 mi 349° NFairBethlehem, PA
W07DC-DTranslator46 mi 350° NPoorAllentown/Bethlehem, PA
WWDD-LDLow power58 mi 242° WSWPoorBaltimore, MD

How Collingdale compares with the rest of Pennsylvania

With 30 stations at fair strength or better, Collingdale ranks 121st of 1,015 places in Pennsylvania: more than the typical Pennsylvania town (24). Its nearest major network tower is 9.1 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, 2.6 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Collingdale: 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 12° NNE, the direction of WPVI-TV (ABC), 9.4 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 30 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 Collingdale, PA?

ABC is on channel 6 from WPVI-TV, broadcasting from 9.4 miles NNE of Collingdale. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Collingdale, PA?

CBS is on channel 3 from KYW-TV, broadcasting from 9.2 miles NNE of Collingdale. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Collingdale, PA?

NBC is on channel 10 from WCAU, broadcasting from 9.2 miles NNE of Collingdale. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Collingdale, PA?

Fox is on channel 29 from WTXF-TV, broadcasting from 9.1 miles NNE of Collingdale. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CW in Collingdale, PA?

CW is on channel 17 from WPHL-TV, broadcasting from 9.2 miles NNE of Collingdale. Estimated signal: strong.

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

43 transmitters within 70 miles of Collingdale; 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 Collingdale?

Point your antenna NNE, at about 13°. The main network towers for Collingdale sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Collingdale?

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 Collingdale?

WTXF-TV is only 9.1 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 Collingdale?

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 Collingdale; signal estimates ignore terrain.