TV channels & antenna towers in Hazleton, Pennsylvania

Hazleton has 39 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 19 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WYLN-CD, 1.2 miles to the NE.

39TV transmitters within 70 miles
8networks over the air
1.2 mito the closest tower
24,825population

Network channels in Hazleton

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
CBSWYOUCBS22 16 mi19° NNE GoodScranton, PA
NBCWBRE-TVNBC28 16 mi19° NNE GoodWilkes-Barre, PA
ABCWNEP-TVABC16 16 mi19° NNE StrongScranton, PA
CWWOLF-TVCW56.2 16 mi19° NNE GoodHazleton, PA
IONWQPX-TVION64 35 mi21° NNE GoodScranton, PA
CWWSWBCW38 35 mi21° NNE GoodScranton, PA
MeTVWFMZ-TVMeTV69.3 39 mi134° SE FairAllentown, PA
CWWQMYCW53.3 62 mi286° WNW PoorWilliamsport, PA
FOXWPMTFox43 63 mi228° SW FairYork, PA
UNIWXBUUnivision15 63 mi228° SW FairLancaster, PA
CWWHP-TVCW21.3 63 mi228° SW FairHarrisburg, PA
ABCWHTM-TVABC27 68 mi229° SW PoorHarrisburg, PA

Over-the-air TV in Hazleton

With roughly 24,800 residents, Hazleton is a town in Pennsylvania. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 39 licensed TV transmitters: 18 full-power, 5 Class A, 5 low-power and 11 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 19 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 8 at good or strong strength.

10 of them are within 25 miles of Hazleton, 13 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 16 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 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 56.2 (WOLF-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 (fair 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 Hazleton

Point your antenna NNE, at about 19°. The main network towers for Hazleton sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Four network stations, WYOU, WBRE-TV, WNEP-TV and WOLF-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 16 miles north of Hazleton (19° NNE). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 10 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Hazleton at fair strength or better, 60% arrive from the north; the rest are spread across two other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Hazleton

The farthest main network tower for Hazleton is WNEP-TV (ABC), 16 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here.

WPMT (Fox), 63 miles southwest, 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.

WYLN-CD is only 1.2 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 Hazleton

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.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WYLN-CDClass A1.2 mi 51° NEStrongHazleton, PA
W36EY-DClass A13 mi 285° WNWFairBerwick, PA
WVIA-TVFull power16 mi 19° NNEStrongScranton, PA
WBZM-LDLow power17 mi 20° NNEFairWilkes-Barre, PA
W09DJ-DClass A18 mi 26° NNEWeakWilkes-Barre, Etc., PA
W29FQ-DTranslator23 mi 211° SSWWeakPottsville, PA
W30EB-DLow power25 mi 10° NFairKingston, PA
W24DB-DClass A35 mi 21° NNEWeakClarks Summit, PA
WSRG-LDLow power35 mi 21° NNEWeakScranton, PA
W14CO-DTranslator38 mi 23° NNEPoorClarks Summit, Etc., PA
W29EU-DTranslator38 mi 23° NNEPoorClarks Summit, Etc., PA
W07DC-DTranslator39 mi 133° SEPoorAllentown/Bethlehem, PA
WPPTFull power39 mi 134° SEFairPhiladelphia, PA
WLVT-TVFull power39 mi 134° SEFairAllentown, PA
WBPH-TVFull power39 mi 134° SEFairBethlehem, PA
W24CS-DTranslator42 mi 175° SPoorReading, PA
W27EC-DTranslator49 mi 105° ESEPoorBelvidere, NJ
W09DB-DClass A54 mi 290° WNWPoorWilliamsport, PA
W10CP-DTranslator56 mi 332° NNWPoorTowanda, PA
W15CO-DTranslator56 mi 332° NNWPoorTowanda, PA
W20EI-DTranslator57 mi 332° NNWPoorTowanda, PA
W29EV-DTranslator58 mi 97° EPoorHackettstown, NJ
W20AD-DTranslator59 mi 290° WNWPoorWilliamsport, PA
WITF-TVFull power63 mi 228° SWFairHarrisburg, PA
WLYHFull power68 mi 229° SWPoorRed Lion, PA

How Hazleton compares with the rest of Pennsylvania

With 19 stations at fair strength or better, Hazleton ranks 639th of 1,015 places in Pennsylvania: fewer than the typical Pennsylvania town (24). Its nearest major network tower is 16 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 Allentown, 35 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Hazleton: step by step

  1. Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
  2. Point it toward 19° NNE, the direction of WNEP-TV (ABC), 16 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 19 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 Hazleton, PA?

ABC is on channel 16 from WNEP-TV, broadcasting from 16 miles NNE of Hazleton. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Hazleton, PA?

CBS is on channel 22 from WYOU, broadcasting from 16 miles NNE of Hazleton. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Hazleton, PA?

NBC is on channel 28 from WBRE-TV, broadcasting from 16 miles NNE of Hazleton. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Hazleton, PA?

Fox is on channel 43 from WPMT, broadcasting from 63 miles SW of Hazleton. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CW in Hazleton, PA?

CW is on channel 56.2 from WOLF-TV, broadcasting from 16 miles NNE of Hazleton. Estimated signal: good.

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

39 transmitters within 70 miles of Hazleton; around 19 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 Hazleton?

Point your antenna NNE, at about 19°. The main network towers for Hazleton sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Hazleton?

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 63 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Hazleton?

WPMT (Fox), 63 miles southwest, 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 Hazleton?

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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