TV channels & antenna towers in Easton, Pennsylvania

Easton has 94 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 39 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is W27EC-D, 10.0 miles to the NE.

94TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
10.0 mito the closest tower
26,915population

Network channels in Easton

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
MeTVWFMZ-TVMeTV69.3 14 mi233° SW GoodAllentown, PA
ABCWPVI-TVABC6 45 mi181° S FairPhiladelphia, PA
IONWPPX-TVION61 45 mi181° S GoodWilmington, DE
CBSKYW-TVCBS3 45 mi181° S GoodPhiladelphia, PA
UNIWUVP-DTUnivision65 45 mi181° S GoodVineland, NJ
CWWPHL-TVCW17 45 mi181° S GoodPhiladelphia, PA
MeTVWDPN-TVMeTV2.1 45 mi181° S FairWilmington, DE
TLMWWSITelemundo62 45 mi181° S GoodMount Laurel, NJ
NBCWCAUNBC10 45 mi181° S GoodPhiladelphia, PA
FOXWTXF-TVFox29 45 mi181° S GoodPhiladelphia, PA
CWWOLF-TVCW56.2 48 mi315° NW GoodHazleton, PA
ABCWNEP-TVABC16 48 mi315° NW GoodScranton, PA
CBSWYOUCBS22 48 mi315° NW FairScranton, PA
NBCWBRE-TVNBC28 48 mi315° NW FairWilkes-Barre, PA
IONWQPX-TVION64 58 mi333° NNW GoodScranton, PA
CWWSWBCW38 58 mi333° NNW FairScranton, PA
CBSWCBS-TVCBS2 63 mi88° E GoodNew York, NY
FOXWNYWFox5 63 mi88° E FairNew York, NY
NBCWNBCNBC4 63 mi88° E GoodNew York, NY
TLMWNJUTelemundo47 63 mi88° E GoodLinden, NJ
IONWPXN-TVION31 63 mi88° E FairNew York, NY
ABCWABC-TVABC7 65 mi86° E WeakNew York, NY
CWWPIXCW11 65 mi86° E WeakNew York, NY
UNIWXTV-DTUnivision41 65 mi86° E FairPaterson, NJ
MeTVWJLPMeTV33.1 65 mi85° E PoorMiddletown Township, NJ
IONWPXU-LDION35 66 mi86° E PoorAmityville, NY

Over-the-air TV in Easton

Easton is a city of about 26,900 people in Pennsylvania. There are 94 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 46 full-power, 12 Class A, 28 low-power and 8 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 39 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 19 at good or strong strength.

7 of them are within 25 miles of Easton, 26 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 61 are more than 45 miles out. Six of the 26 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.

For the networks, the best local options are ABC on channel 16 (WNEP-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 69.3 (WFMZ-TV). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (good signal) and Univision (good signal). 21 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 Easton

Point your antenna S, at about 181°. The main network towers for Easton sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Nine network stations, WPVI-TV, WPPX-TV, KYW-TV, WUVP-DT and WPHL-TV and others, transmit from the same tower site about 45 miles south of Easton (181° S). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 22 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Easton at fair strength or better, 41% arrive from the south; the rest are spread across three other directions.

All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Easton, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Easton

The farthest main network tower for Easton is WTXF-TV (Fox), 45 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here.

WNEP-TV (ABC), 48 miles northwest, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for that one.

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 Easton

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 68; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
W27EC-DTranslator10.0 mi 55° NEFairBelvidere, NJ
W07DC-DTranslator14 mi 234° SWPoorAllentown/Bethlehem, PA
WPPTFull power14 mi 233° SWGoodPhiladelphia, PA
WLVT-TVFull power14 mi 233° SWGoodAllentown, PA
WBPH-TVFull power14 mi 233° SWGoodBethlehem, PA
W29EV-DTranslator21 mi 58° ENEWeakHackettstown, NJ
WNJBFull power38 mi 97° EFairNew Brunswick, NJ
WNJNFull power38 mi 97° EFairMontclair, NJ
W24CS-DTranslator42 mi 237° WSWPoorReading, PA
WEFG-LDLow power43 mi 178° SPoorPhiladelphia, PA
WYLN-CDClass A43 mi 297° WNWWeakHazleton, PA
WPSGFull power45 mi 181° SGoodPhiladelphia, PA
WMCN-TVFull power45 mi 181° SFairPrinceton, NJ
WHYY-TVFull power45 mi 181° SFairWilmington, DE
WDUM-LDLow power45 mi 181° SPoorPhiladelphia, PA
WTVEFull power45 mi 181° SFairWillow Grove, PA
WPHA-CDClass A45 mi 181° SPoorPhiladelphia, PA
W25FG-DLow power45 mi 181° SPoorPhiladelphia, PA
WFPA-CDClass A45 mi 181° SPoorPhiladelphia, PA
WPHY-CDClass A45 mi 181° SPoorTrenton, NJ
WELL-LDLow power45 mi 181° SPoorPhiladelphia, PA
WPSJ-CDClass A45 mi 181° SPoorHammonton, NJ
WQAV-CDClass A45 mi 181° SPoorPhiladelphia, PA
W09DJ-DClass A47 mi 319° NWPoorWilkes-Barre, Etc., PA
W23EX-DTranslator48 mi 48° NEPoorSussex, NJ

How Easton compares with the rest of Pennsylvania

With 39 stations at fair strength or better, Easton ranks 32nd of 1,015 places in Pennsylvania: more than the typical Pennsylvania town (24). Its nearest major network tower is 14 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 Bethlehem, 9.0 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Easton: step by step

  1. 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.
  2. Point it toward 181° S, the direction of WTXF-TV (Fox), 45 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 39 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 Easton, PA?

ABC is on channel 16 from WNEP-TV, broadcasting from 48 miles NW of Easton. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Easton, PA?

CBS is on channel 3 from KYW-TV, broadcasting from 45 miles S of Easton. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Easton, PA?

NBC is on channel 10 from WCAU, broadcasting from 45 miles S of Easton. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Easton, PA?

Fox is on channel 29 from WTXF-TV, broadcasting from 45 miles S of Easton. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Easton, PA?

CW is on channel 17 from WPHL-TV, broadcasting from 45 miles S of Easton. Estimated signal: good.

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

94 transmitters within 70 miles of Easton; around 39 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 Easton?

Point your antenna S, at about 181°. The main network towers for Easton sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Easton?

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. Picking up ABC from up to 48 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Easton?

WNEP-TV (ABC), 48 miles northwest, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for that one.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Easton?

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 Easton; signal estimates ignore terrain.