TV channels & antenna towers in East Earl, Pennsylvania
East Earl has 58 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 29 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is W24CS-D, 18 miles to the NNE.
Network channels in East Earl
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NBCWGALNBC | 8 | 31 mi | 261° W | Fair | Lancaster, PA |
| CBSKYW-TVCBS | 3 | 42 mi | 96° E | Good | Philadelphia, PA |
| ABCWPVI-TVABC | 6 | 42 mi | 96° E | Fair | Philadelphia, PA |
| IONWPPX-TVION | 61 | 42 mi | 96° E | Good | Wilmington, DE |
| UNIWUVP-DTUnivision | 65 | 42 mi | 96° E | Good | Vineland, NJ |
| CWWPHL-TVCW | 17 | 42 mi | 96° E | Good | Philadelphia, PA |
| FOXWTXF-TVFox | 29 | 42 mi | 96° E | Good | Philadelphia, PA |
| MeTVWDPN-TVMeTV | 2.1 | 42 mi | 96° E | Fair | Wilmington, DE |
| TLMWWSITelemundo | 62 | 42 mi | 96° E | Good | Mount Laurel, NJ |
| NBCWCAUNBC | 10 | 42 mi | 96° E | Good | Philadelphia, PA |
| MeTVWFMZ-TVMeTV | 69.3 | 44 mi | 45° NE | Fair | Allentown, PA |
| FOXWPMTFox | 43 | 47 mi | 291° WNW | Fair | York, PA |
| UNIWXBUUnivision | 15 | 47 mi | 290° WNW | Good | Lancaster, PA |
| CWWHP-TVCW | 21.3 | 47 mi | 290° WNW | Good | Harrisburg, PA |
| ABCWHTM-TVABC | 27 | 50 mi | 287° WNW | Fair | Harrisburg, PA |
| CWWNUVCW | 54 | 63 mi | 212° SSW | Fair | Baltimore, MD |
| FOXWBFFFox | 45 | 63 mi | 212° SSW | Fair | Baltimore, MD |
| CBSWJZ-TVCBS | 13 | 63 mi | 212° SSW | Poor | Baltimore, MD |
| ABCWMAR-TVABC | 2 | 63 mi | 212° SSW | Fair | Baltimore, MD |
| NBCWBAL-TVNBC | 11 | 63 mi | 212° SSW | Poor | Baltimore, MD |
Over-the-air TV in East Earl
East Earl is a small community of about 1,140 people in Pennsylvania. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 58 licensed TV transmitters: 34 full-power, 8 Class A, 12 low-power and 4 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 29 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 10 at good or strong strength.
By distance, 1 transmitter is within 25 miles, 31 between 25 and 45 miles, and 26 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.
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 21.3 (WHP-TV), ION on channel 61 (WPPX-TV), Telemundo on channel 62 (WWSI), Univision on channel 15 (WXBU) and MeTV on channel 69.3 (WFMZ-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 East Earl
Point your antenna E, at about 96°. The main network towers for East Earl 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 42 miles east of East Earl (96° E). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.
Of the 18 full-power and Class A network signals that reach East Earl at fair strength or better, 50% arrive from the east; the rest are spread across three other directions.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from East Earl, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for East Earl
The farthest main network tower for East Earl is WCAU (NBC), 42 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 East Earl
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 | 18 mi | 23° NNE | Fair | Reading, PA |
| WLZH-LDLow power | 32 mi | 244° WSW | Weak | Harrisburg/Lancaster, PA |
| WLHY-LDLow power | 32 mi | 244° WSW | Weak | Lebanon - Harrisburg - York - la-Caster, PA |
| W29FQ-DTranslator | 40 mi | 348° NNW | Poor | Pottsville, PA |
| WPSGFull power | 42 mi | 96° E | Good | Philadelphia, PA |
| WMCN-TVFull power | 42 mi | 96° E | Fair | Princeton, NJ |
| WHYY-TVFull power | 42 mi | 96° E | Fair | Wilmington, DE |
| WPSJ-CDClass A | 42 mi | 96° E | Poor | Hammonton, NJ |
| WQAV-CDClass A | 42 mi | 96° E | Weak | Philadelphia, PA |
| WDUM-LDLow power | 42 mi | 96° E | Poor | Philadelphia, PA |
| WTVEFull power | 42 mi | 96° E | Fair | Willow Grove, PA |
| WPHA-CDClass A | 42 mi | 96° E | Weak | Philadelphia, PA |
| W25FG-DLow power | 42 mi | 96° E | Poor | Philadelphia, PA |
| WFPA-CDClass A | 42 mi | 96° E | Weak | Philadelphia, PA |
| WPHY-CDClass A | 42 mi | 96° E | Weak | Trenton, NJ |
| WELL-LDLow power | 42 mi | 96° E | Poor | Philadelphia, PA |
| WWDD-LDLow power | 43 mi | 195° SSW | Poor | Baltimore, MD |
| WPPTFull power | 44 mi | 45° NE | Fair | Philadelphia, PA |
| WLVT-TVFull power | 44 mi | 45° NE | Fair | Allentown, PA |
| WBPH-TVFull power | 44 mi | 45° NE | Fair | Bethlehem, PA |
| WEFG-LDLow power | 45 mi | 93° E | Poor | Philadelphia, PA |
| W07DC-DTranslator | 45 mi | 45° NE | Poor | Allentown/Bethlehem, PA |
| WITF-TVFull power | 47 mi | 291° WNW | Fair | Harrisburg, PA |
| WLZH-LDLow power | 50 mi | 214° SW | Poor | Baltimore, MD |
| WLYHFull power | 50 mi | 287° WNW | Fair | Red Lion, PA |
How East Earl compares with the rest of Pennsylvania
With 29 stations at fair strength or better, East Earl ranks 204th 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 Lancaster, 15 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in East Earl: 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 96° E, the direction of WCAU (NBC), 42 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 29 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 East Earl, PA?
ABC is on channel 6 from WPVI-TV, broadcasting from 42 miles E of East Earl. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is CBS in East Earl, PA?
CBS is on channel 3 from KYW-TV, broadcasting from 42 miles E of East Earl. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in East Earl, PA?
NBC is on channel 10 from WCAU, broadcasting from 42 miles E of East Earl. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in East Earl, PA?
Fox is on channel 29 from WTXF-TV, broadcasting from 42 miles E of East Earl. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CW in East Earl, PA?
CW is on channel 21.3 from WHP-TV, broadcasting from 47 miles WNW of East Earl. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in East Earl?
58 transmitters within 70 miles of East Earl; around 29 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 East Earl?
Point your antenna E, at about 96°. The main network towers for East Earl sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in East Earl?
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 East Earl?
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 East Earl?
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 East Earl; signal estimates ignore terrain.