TV channels & antenna towers in Georgetown, Pennsylvania
Georgetown has 39 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 22 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WBZM-LD, 3.0 miles to the S.
Network channels in Georgetown
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CWWOLF-TVCW | 56.2 | 3.1 mi | 181° S | Strong | Hazleton, PA |
| CBSWYOUCBS | 22 | 3.1 mi | 185° S | Strong | Scranton, PA |
| NBCWBRE-TVNBC | 28 | 3.1 mi | 185° S | Strong | Wilkes-Barre, PA |
| ABCWNEP-TVABC | 16 | 3.1 mi | 182° S | Strong | Scranton, PA |
| CWWSWBCW | 38 | 16 mi | 27° NNE | Good | Scranton, PA |
| IONWQPX-TVION | 64 | 16 mi | 27° NNE | Strong | Scranton, PA |
| MeTVWFMZ-TVMeTV | 69.3 | 51 mi | 154° SSE | Fair | Allentown, PA |
| FOXWICZ-TVFox | 40 | 57 mi | 356° N | Fair | Binghamton, NY |
| CWWBNG-TVCW | 12.2 | 58 mi | 356° N | Fair | Binghamton, NY |
| ABCWIVTABC | 34 | 58 mi | 356° N | Fair | Binghamton, NY |
| NBCWBGH-CDNBC | 20 | 58 mi | 356° N | Poor | Binghamton, NY |
| CWWQMYCW | 53.3 | 65 mi | 269° W | Poor | Williamsport, PA |
Over-the-air TV in Georgetown
Georgetown, Pennsylvania has a population of about 1,640. There are 39 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 16 full-power, 6 Class A, 3 low-power and 14 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 22 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 9 at good or strong strength.
16 of them are within 25 miles of Georgetown, 4 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 19 are more than 45 miles out. Four of the 12 network stations in range are licensed to Scranton, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Scranton's stations.
The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 16 (WNEP-TV), CBS on channel 22 (WYOU), NBC on channel 28 (WBRE-TV), Fox on channel 40 (WICZ-TV), CW on channel 56.2 (WOLF-TV), ION on channel 64 (WQPX-TV) and MeTV on channel 69.3 (WFMZ-TV). 5 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 Georgetown
Point your antenna S, at about 184°. The main network towers for Georgetown sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Four network stations, WOLF-TV, WYOU, WBRE-TV and WNEP-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 3.1 miles south of Georgetown (181° S). That one direction covers every station on the site.
Of the 10 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Georgetown at fair strength or better, 40% 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 Georgetown, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Georgetown
The farthest main network tower for Georgetown is WNEP-TV (ABC), 3.1 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here.
WICZ-TV (Fox), 57 miles north, 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.
WBZM-LD is only 3.0 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.
Other stations near Georgetown
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 27; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WBZM-LDLow power | 3.0 mi | 178° S | Strong | Wilkes-Barre, PA |
| WVIA-TVFull power | 3.1 mi | 182° S | Strong | Scranton, PA |
| W09DJ-DClass A | 3.2 mi | 128° SE | Fair | Wilkes-Barre, Etc., PA |
| W30EB-DLow power | 6.1 mi | 350° N | Good | Kingston, PA |
| W24DB-DClass A | 16 mi | 27° NNE | Fair | Clarks Summit, PA |
| WSRG-LDLow power | 16 mi | 27° NNE | Fair | Scranton, PA |
| WYLN-CDClass A | 18 mi | 194° SSW | Fair | Hazleton, PA |
| W14CO-DTranslator | 19 mi | 30° NNE | Poor | Clarks Summit, Etc., PA |
| W29EU-DTranslator | 19 mi | 30° NNE | Weak | Clarks Summit, Etc., PA |
| W36EY-DClass A | 24 mi | 230° SW | Fair | Berwick, PA |
| W29FQ-DTranslator | 42 mi | 204° SSW | Poor | Pottsville, PA |
| W10CP-DTranslator | 45 mi | 315° NW | Poor | Towanda, PA |
| W15CO-DTranslator | 45 mi | 315° NW | Poor | Towanda, PA |
| W20EI-DTranslator | 45 mi | 315° NW | Poor | Towanda, PA |
| W07DC-DTranslator | 51 mi | 153° SSE | Poor | Allentown/Bethlehem, PA |
| WPPTFull power | 51 mi | 154° SSE | Fair | Philadelphia, PA |
| WLVT-TVFull power | 51 mi | 154° SSE | Fair | Allentown, PA |
| WBPH-TVFull power | 51 mi | 154° SSE | Fair | Bethlehem, PA |
| W27EC-DTranslator | 53 mi | 127° SE | Poor | Belvidere, NJ |
| W09DB-DClass A | 57 mi | 270° W | Poor | Williamsport, PA |
| WSKG-TVFull power | 58 mi | 356° N | Fair | Binghamton, NY |
| W29EV-DTranslator | 58 mi | 116° ESE | Poor | Hackettstown, NJ |
| W24CS-DTranslator | 60 mi | 181° S | Poor | Reading, PA |
| W20AD-DTranslator | 60 mi | 272° W | Poor | Williamsport, PA |
| W20CP-DTranslator | 66 mi | 304° NW | Poor | Mansfield, PA |
How Georgetown compares with the rest of Pennsylvania
With 22 stations at fair strength or better, Georgetown ranks 549th of 1,015 places in Pennsylvania: fewer than the typical Pennsylvania town (24). Its nearest major network tower is 3.1 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 Wilkes-Barre, 1.4 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Georgetown: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 182° S, the direction of WNEP-TV (ABC), 3.1 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 22 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 Georgetown, PA?
ABC is on channel 16 from WNEP-TV, broadcasting from 3.1 miles S of Georgetown. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CBS in Georgetown, PA?
CBS is on channel 22 from WYOU, broadcasting from 3.1 miles S of Georgetown. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is NBC in Georgetown, PA?
NBC is on channel 28 from WBRE-TV, broadcasting from 3.1 miles S of Georgetown. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is Fox in Georgetown, PA?
Fox is on channel 40 from WICZ-TV, broadcasting from 57 miles N of Georgetown. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is CW in Georgetown, PA?
CW is on channel 56.2 from WOLF-TV, broadcasting from 3.1 miles S of Georgetown. Estimated signal: strong.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Georgetown?
39 transmitters within 70 miles of Georgetown; around 22 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 Georgetown?
Point your antenna S, at about 184°. The main network towers for Georgetown sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Georgetown?
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. Picking up Fox from up to 57 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Georgetown?
WICZ-TV (Fox), 57 miles north, 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 Georgetown?
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.
TV channels in nearby Pennsylvania cities
- Wilkes-Barre1.4 mi
- Kingston2.8 mi
- Mountain Top4.0 mi
- Plymouth4.0 mi
- Exeter6.9 mi
- Nanticoke7.2 mi
- Pittston8.0 mi
- Back Mountain10 mi
- Moosic11 mi
- Old Forge12 mi
- Taylor14 mi
- Scranton16 mi
- Dunmore18 mi
- Hazleton19 mi
- Olyphant22 mi
- Dickson City22 mi
- Tunkhannock22 mi
- Berwick22 mi
- Blakely23 mi
- Archbald25 mi
- Sierra View26 mi
- Lehighton28 mi
- The Hideout30 mi
- Tamaqua30 mi
More: all TV stations in Pennsylvania · Northeast region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Georgetown; signal estimates ignore terrain.