TV channels & antenna towers in Doylestown, Pennsylvania

Doylestown has 80 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 41 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WEFG-LD, 17 miles to the S.

80TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
17 mito the closest tower
8,301population

Network channels in Doylestown

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
ABCWPVI-TVABC6 19 mi198° SSW GoodPhiladelphia, PA
IONWPPX-TVION61 19 mi198° SSW GoodWilmington, DE
MeTVWDPN-TVMeTV2.1 19 mi197° SSW GoodWilmington, DE
TLMWWSITelemundo62 19 mi197° SSW StrongMount Laurel, NJ
NBCWCAUNBC10 19 mi197° SSW StrongPhiladelphia, PA
UNIWUVP-DTUnivision65 19 mi197° SSW StrongVineland, NJ
CWWPHL-TVCW17 19 mi197° SSW StrongPhiladelphia, PA
CBSKYW-TVCBS3 19 mi198° SSW StrongPhiladelphia, PA
FOXWTXF-TVFox29 19 mi197° SSW StrongPhiladelphia, PA
MeTVWFMZ-TVMeTV69.3 24 mi317° NW GoodAllentown, PA
CBSWCBS-TVCBS2 65 mi64° ENE GoodNew York, NY
FOXWNYWFox5 65 mi64° ENE FairNew York, NY
NBCWNBCNBC4 65 mi64° ENE GoodNew York, NY
TLMWNJUTelemundo47 65 mi64° ENE GoodLinden, NJ
IONWPXN-TVION31 65 mi64° ENE FairNew York, NY
ABCWABC-TVABC7 67 mi63° ENE WeakNew York, NY
CWWPIXCW11 67 mi63° ENE WeakNew York, NY
UNIWXTV-DTUnivision41 67 mi63° ENE WeakPaterson, NJ
MeTVWJLPMeTV33.1 68 mi62° ENE PoorMiddletown Township, NJ
IONWPXU-LDION35 68 mi63° ENE PoorAmityville, NY

Over-the-air TV in Doylestown

With roughly 8,300 residents, Doylestown is a town in Pennsylvania. Our map shows 80 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 39 full-power, 9 Class A, 26 low-power and 6 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 41 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 19 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 27 transmitters are within 25 miles, 10 between 25 and 45 miles, and 43 farther out. Six of the 20 network stations in range are licensed to New York, NY, so most of the network channels you will find here come from New York'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). 20 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 Doylestown

Point your antenna SSW, at about 197°. The main network towers for Doylestown sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Nine network stations, WPVI-TV, WPPX-TV, WDPN-TV, WWSI and WCAU and others, transmit from the same tower site about 19 miles south of Doylestown (198° SSW). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 15 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Doylestown at fair strength or better, 60% 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 Doylestown, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Doylestown

The farthest main network tower for Doylestown is WTXF-TV (Fox), 19 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor 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 Doylestown

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 60; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WEFG-LDLow power17 mi 191° SFairPhiladelphia, PA
WDUM-LDLow power19 mi 197° SSWFairPhiladelphia, PA
WTVEFull power19 mi 197° SSWFairWillow Grove, PA
WPHA-CDClass A19 mi 197° SSWFairPhiladelphia, PA
W25FG-DLow power19 mi 197° SSWFairPhiladelphia, PA
WFPA-CDClass A19 mi 197° SSWFairPhiladelphia, PA
WPHY-CDClass A19 mi 197° SSWFairTrenton, NJ
WELL-LDLow power19 mi 197° SSWFairPhiladelphia, PA
WMCN-TVFull power19 mi 197° SSWFairPrinceton, NJ
WHYY-TVFull power19 mi 197° SSWFairWilmington, DE
WPSGFull power19 mi 198° SSWStrongPhiladelphia, PA
WPSJ-CDClass A20 mi 197° SSWFairHammonton, NJ
WQAV-CDClass A20 mi 197° SSWFairPhiladelphia, PA
WPPTFull power24 mi 317° NWGoodPhiladelphia, PA
WLVT-TVFull power24 mi 317° NWGoodAllentown, PA
WBPH-TVFull power24 mi 317° NWGoodBethlehem, PA
W07DC-DTranslator24 mi 319° NWPoorAllentown/Bethlehem, PA
W27EC-DTranslator32 mi 6° NWeakBelvidere, NJ
W29FF-DLow power37 mi 112° ESEWeakAtlantic City, NJ
WNJBFull power39 mi 57° ENEFairNew Brunswick, NJ
WNJNFull power39 mi 57° ENEFairMontclair, NJ
W29EV-DTranslator40 mi 20° NNEPoorHackettstown, NJ
W24CS-DTranslator41 mi 275° WPoorReading, PA
WZPA-LDLow power43 mi 159° SSEPoorPhiladelphia, PA
WACPFull power43 mi 159° SSEFairAtlantic City, NJ

How Doylestown compares with the rest of Pennsylvania

With 41 stations at fair strength or better, Doylestown ranks 27th of 1,015 places in Pennsylvania: more than the typical Pennsylvania town (24). Its nearest major network tower is 19 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 Norristown, 17 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Doylestown: 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 197° SSW, the direction of WTXF-TV (Fox), 19 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 41 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 Doylestown, PA?

ABC is on channel 6 from WPVI-TV, broadcasting from 19 miles SSW of Doylestown. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Doylestown, PA?

CBS is on channel 3 from KYW-TV, broadcasting from 19 miles SSW of Doylestown. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Doylestown, PA?

NBC is on channel 10 from WCAU, broadcasting from 19 miles SSW of Doylestown. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Doylestown, PA?

Fox is on channel 29 from WTXF-TV, broadcasting from 19 miles SSW of Doylestown. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CW in Doylestown, PA?

CW is on channel 17 from WPHL-TV, broadcasting from 19 miles SSW of Doylestown. Estimated signal: strong.

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

80 transmitters within 70 miles of Doylestown; around 41 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 Doylestown?

Point your antenna SSW, at about 197°. The main network towers for Doylestown sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Doylestown?

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 Doylestown?

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 Doylestown?

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 Doylestown; signal estimates ignore terrain.