TV channels & antenna towers in Exton, Pennsylvania
Exton has 48 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 31 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WPSG, 20 miles to the E.
Network channels in Exton
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CBSKYW-TVCBS | 3 | 20 mi | 87° E | Strong | Philadelphia, PA |
| ABCWPVI-TVABC | 6 | 20 mi | 87° E | Good | Philadelphia, PA |
| IONWPPX-TVION | 61 | 20 mi | 87° E | Good | Wilmington, DE |
| UNIWUVP-DTUnivision | 65 | 20 mi | 87° E | Strong | Vineland, NJ |
| CWWPHL-TVCW | 17 | 20 mi | 87° E | Strong | Philadelphia, PA |
| FOXWTXF-TVFox | 29 | 20 mi | 88° E | Strong | Philadelphia, PA |
| MeTVWDPN-TVMeTV | 2.1 | 20 mi | 87° E | Good | Wilmington, DE |
| TLMWWSITelemundo | 62 | 20 mi | 87° E | Strong | Mount Laurel, NJ |
| NBCWCAUNBC | 10 | 20 mi | 87° E | Strong | Philadelphia, PA |
| MeTVWFMZ-TVMeTV | 69.3 | 38 mi | 14° NNE | Fair | Allentown, PA |
| NBCWGALNBC | 8 | 53 mi | 271° W | Fair | Lancaster, PA |
| FOXWPMTFox | 43 | 69 mi | 289° WNW | Weak | York, PA |
| UNIWXBUUnivision | 15 | 69 mi | 289° WNW | Weak | Lancaster, PA |
| CWWHP-TVCW | 21.3 | 69 mi | 289° WNW | Weak | Harrisburg, PA |
Over-the-air TV in Exton
With roughly 4,840 residents, Exton is a town in Pennsylvania. Our map shows 48 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 25 full-power, 7 Class A, 11 low-power and 5 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 31 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 12 at good or strong strength.
By distance, 22 transmitters are within 25 miles, 6 between 25 and 45 miles, and 20 farther out. Five of the 14 network stations in range are licensed to Philadelphia, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Philadelphia's stations.
For the networks, the best local options 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). 11 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 Exton
Point your antenna E, at about 87°. The main network towers for Exton 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 20 miles east of Exton (87° E). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.
Of the 11 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Exton at fair strength or better, 82% arrive from the east; the rest are spread across two other directions.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Exton, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Exton
The farthest main network tower for Exton is WCAU (NBC), 20 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.
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 Exton
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 34; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WPSGFull power | 20 mi | 87° E | Strong | Philadelphia, PA |
| WMCN-TVFull power | 20 mi | 87° E | Fair | Princeton, NJ |
| WHYY-TVFull power | 20 mi | 87° E | Fair | Wilmington, DE |
| WPSJ-CDClass A | 20 mi | 88° E | Fair | Hammonton, NJ |
| WQAV-CDClass A | 20 mi | 88° E | Fair | Philadelphia, PA |
| WDUM-LDLow power | 20 mi | 87° E | Fair | Philadelphia, PA |
| WTVEFull power | 20 mi | 87° E | Fair | Willow Grove, PA |
| WPHA-CDClass A | 20 mi | 87° E | Fair | Philadelphia, PA |
| W25FG-DLow power | 20 mi | 87° E | Fair | Philadelphia, PA |
| WFPA-CDClass A | 20 mi | 87° E | Fair | Philadelphia, PA |
| WPHY-CDClass A | 20 mi | 87° E | Fair | Trenton, NJ |
| WELL-LDLow power | 20 mi | 87° E | Fair | Philadelphia, PA |
| WEFG-LDLow power | 23 mi | 82° E | Fair | Philadelphia, PA |
| W24CS-DTranslator | 27 mi | 327° NNW | Fair | Reading, PA |
| WPPTFull power | 38 mi | 14° NNE | Fair | Philadelphia, PA |
| WLVT-TVFull power | 38 mi | 14° NNE | Fair | Allentown, PA |
| WBPH-TVFull power | 38 mi | 14° NNE | Fair | Bethlehem, PA |
| W07DC-DTranslator | 39 mi | 15° NNE | Poor | Allentown/Bethlehem, PA |
| WZPA-LDLow power | 46 mi | 116° ESE | Poor | Philadelphia, PA |
| WACPFull power | 46 mi | 116° ESE | Fair | Atlantic City, NJ |
| WNJTFull power | 46 mi | 117° ESE | Good | Trenton, NJ |
| WNJSFull power | 46 mi | 117° ESE | Good | Camden, NJ |
| WWDD-LDLow power | 48 mi | 223° SW | Poor | Baltimore, MD |
| WLZH-LDLow power | 52 mi | 261° W | Poor | Harrisburg/Lancaster, PA |
| WLHY-LDLow power | 52 mi | 261° W | Poor | Lebanon - Harrisburg - York - la-Caster, PA |
How Exton compares with the rest of Pennsylvania
With 31 stations at fair strength or better, Exton ranks 99th of 1,015 places in Pennsylvania: more than the typical Pennsylvania town (24). Its nearest major network tower is 20 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 Wayne, 12 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Exton: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 87° E, the direction of WCAU (NBC), 20 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 31 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 Exton, PA?
ABC is on channel 6 from WPVI-TV, broadcasting from 20 miles E of Exton. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CBS in Exton, PA?
CBS is on channel 3 from KYW-TV, broadcasting from 20 miles E of Exton. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is NBC in Exton, PA?
NBC is on channel 10 from WCAU, broadcasting from 20 miles E of Exton. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is Fox in Exton, PA?
Fox is on channel 29 from WTXF-TV, broadcasting from 20 miles E of Exton. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CW in Exton, PA?
CW is on channel 17 from WPHL-TV, broadcasting from 20 miles E of Exton. Estimated signal: strong.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Exton?
48 transmitters within 70 miles of Exton; around 31 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 Exton?
Point your antenna E, at about 87°. The main network towers for Exton sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Exton?
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 Exton?
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 Exton?
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 Exton; signal estimates ignore terrain.