TV channels & antenna towers in Elysburg, Pennsylvania

Elysburg has 43 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 16 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is W36EY-D, 20 miles to the ENE.

43TV transmitters within 70 miles
8networks over the air
20 mito the closest tower
2,194population

Network channels in Elysburg

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
CWWQMYCW53.3 38 mi308° NW FairWilliamsport, PA
FOXWPMTFox43 40 mi205° SSW FairYork, PA
UNIWXBUUnivision15 40 mi205° SSW GoodLancaster, PA
CWWHP-TVCW21.3 40 mi205° SSW GoodHarrisburg, PA
CBSWYOUCBS22 42 mi58° ENE FairScranton, PA
NBCWBRE-TVNBC28 42 mi58° ENE FairWilkes-Barre, PA
ABCWNEP-TVABC16 42 mi58° ENE GoodScranton, PA
CWWOLF-TVCW56.2 42 mi58° ENE GoodHazleton, PA
ABCWHTM-TVABC27 43 mi209° SSW FairHarrisburg, PA
NBCWGALNBC8 57 mi183° S FairLancaster, PA
CWWSWBCW38 58 mi47° NE FairScranton, PA
IONWQPX-TVION64 58 mi47° NE GoodScranton, PA
MeTVWFMZ-TVMeTV69.3 62 mi109° ESE WeakAllentown, PA

Over-the-air TV in Elysburg

With roughly 2,190 residents, Elysburg is a small community in Pennsylvania. Our map shows 43 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 19 full-power, 5 Class A, 8 low-power and 11 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 16 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 6 at good or strong strength.

2 of them are within 25 miles of Elysburg, 19 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 22 are more than 45 miles out. Four of the 13 network stations in range are licensed to Scranton, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Scranton's stations.

The strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 16 (WNEP-TV), CBS on channel 22 (WYOU), NBC on channel 28 (WBRE-TV), Fox on channel 43 (WPMT), CW on channel 21.3 (WHP-TV), ION on channel 64 (WQPX-TV), Univision on channel 15 (WXBU) and MeTV on channel 69.3 (WFMZ-TV). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Univision (good signal). 6 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 Elysburg

The main network towers around Elysburg are in different directions: ABC 58° ENE (42 mi), CBS 58° ENE (42 mi), NBC 58° ENE (42 mi) and Fox 205° SSW (40 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Four network stations, WYOU, WBRE-TV, WNEP-TV and WOLF-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 42 miles northeast of Elysburg (58° ENE). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 12 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Elysburg at fair strength or better, 50% arrive from the northeast; the rest are spread across three other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Elysburg

The farthest main network tower for Elysburg is WNEP-TV (ABC), 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 Elysburg

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 30; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
W36EY-DClass A20 mi 61° ENEFairBerwick, PA
W29FQ-DTranslator23 mi 125° SEWeakPottsville, PA
WYLN-CDClass A32 mi 77° ENEWeakHazleton, PA
W09DB-DClass A32 mi 319° NWWeakWilliamsport, PA
W20AD-DTranslator36 mi 317° NWPoorWilliamsport, PA
WITF-TVFull power40 mi 205° SSWFairHarrisburg, PA
WVIA-TVFull power42 mi 58° ENEGoodScranton, PA
WBZM-LDLow power42 mi 58° ENEPoorWilkes-Barre, PA
WLYHFull power43 mi 209° SSWFairRed Lion, PA
WHLZ-LDLow power43 mi 209° SSWPoorHarrisburg, PA
W16EJ-DLow power43 mi 209° SSWPoorHarrisburg, PA
W09DJ-DClass A45 mi 59° ENEPoorWilkes-Barre, Etc., PA
W30EB-DLow power47 mi 48° NEPoorKingston, PA
W24CS-DTranslator49 mi 136° SEPoorReading, PA
W10CP-DTranslator57 mi 4° NPoorTowanda, PA
W15CO-DTranslator57 mi 4° NPoorTowanda, PA
W20EI-DTranslator57 mi 4° NPoorTowanda, PA
WRZH-LDLow power58 mi 208° SSWPoorLancaster, PA
W24DB-DClass A58 mi 47° NEPoorClarks Summit, PA
WSRG-LDLow power58 mi 47° NEPoorScranton, PA
W14CO-DTranslator61 mi 47° NEPoorClarks Summit, Etc., PA
W29EU-DTranslator61 mi 47° NEPoorClarks Summit, Etc., PA
WPPTFull power62 mi 109° ESEWeakPhiladelphia, PA
WLVT-TVFull power62 mi 109° ESEWeakAllentown, PA
WBPH-TVFull power62 mi 109° ESEWeakBethlehem, PA

How Elysburg compares with the rest of Pennsylvania

With 16 stations at fair strength or better, Elysburg ranks 737th of 1,015 places in Pennsylvania: fewer than the typical Pennsylvania town (24). Its nearest major network tower is 38 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 Hazleton, 31 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Elysburg: 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 58° ENE, the direction of WNEP-TV (ABC), 42 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 16 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 Elysburg, PA?

ABC is on channel 16 from WNEP-TV, broadcasting from 42 miles ENE of Elysburg. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Elysburg, PA?

CBS is on channel 22 from WYOU, broadcasting from 42 miles ENE of Elysburg. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in Elysburg, PA?

NBC is on channel 28 from WBRE-TV, broadcasting from 42 miles ENE of Elysburg. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is Fox in Elysburg, PA?

Fox is on channel 43 from WPMT, broadcasting from 40 miles SSW of Elysburg. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CW in Elysburg, PA?

CW is on channel 21.3 from WHP-TV, broadcasting from 40 miles SSW of Elysburg. Estimated signal: good.

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

43 transmitters within 70 miles of Elysburg; around 16 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 Elysburg?

The main network towers around Elysburg are in different directions: ABC 58° ENE (42 mi), CBS 58° ENE (42 mi), NBC 58° ENE (42 mi) and Fox 205° SSW (40 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

What kind of antenna do I need in Elysburg?

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. The towers are spread over about 147° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Elysburg?

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 Elysburg?

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 Elysburg; signal estimates ignore terrain.