TV channels & antenna towers in Hudson, Pennsylvania

Hudson 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 W30EB-D, 3.9 miles to the NW.

39TV transmitters within 70 miles
7networks over the air
3.9 mito the closest tower
1,443population

Network channels in Hudson

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
CWWOLF-TVCW56.2 6.6 mi195° SSW StrongHazleton, PA
CBSWYOUCBS22 6.7 mi197° SSW GoodScranton, PA
NBCWBRE-TVNBC28 6.7 mi197° SSW GoodWilkes-Barre, PA
ABCWNEP-TVABC16 6.7 mi196° SSW StrongScranton, PA
CWWSWBCW38 12 mi27° NNE GoodScranton, PA
IONWQPX-TVION64 12 mi27° NNE StrongScranton, PA
MeTVWFMZ-TVMeTV69.3 53 mi157° SSE FairAllentown, PA
FOXWICZ-TVFox40 54 mi354° N FairBinghamton, NY
CWWBNG-TVCW12.2 54 mi354° N FairBinghamton, NY
ABCWIVTABC34 55 mi354° N FairBinghamton, NY
NBCWBGH-CDNBC20 55 mi354° N PoorBinghamton, NY
CWWQMYCW53.3 67 mi266° W PoorWilliamsport, PA

Over-the-air TV in Hudson

Hudson, Pennsylvania has a population of about 1,440. 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 10 at good or strong strength.

15 of them are within 25 miles of Hudson, 4 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 20 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 Hudson

Point your antenna SSW, at about 197°. The main network towers for Hudson 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 6.6 miles south of Hudson (195° SSW). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 10 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Hudson 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 Hudson, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Hudson

The farthest main network tower for Hudson is WNEP-TV (ABC), 6.7 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here.

WICZ-TV (Fox), 54 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.

WOLF-TV is only 6.6 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 Hudson

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
W30EB-DLow power3.9 mi 316° NWGoodKingston, PA
W09DJ-DClass A5.3 mi 171° SFairWilkes-Barre, Etc., PA
WBZM-LDLow power6.5 mi 194° SSWGoodWilkes-Barre, PA
WVIA-TVFull power6.7 mi 196° SSWStrongScranton, PA
W24DB-DClass A12 mi 27° NNEFairClarks Summit, PA
WSRG-LDLow power12 mi 27° NNEGoodScranton, PA
W14CO-DTranslator15 mi 30° NNEWeakClarks Summit, Etc., PA
W29EU-DTranslator15 mi 30° NNEWeakClarks Summit, Etc., PA
WYLN-CDClass A22 mi 197° SSWFairHazleton, PA
W36EY-DClass A27 mi 227° SWFairBerwick, PA
W10CP-DTranslator44 mi 310° NWPoorTowanda, PA
W15CO-DTranslator44 mi 310° NWPoorTowanda, PA
W20EI-DTranslator44 mi 310° NWPoorTowanda, PA
W29FQ-DTranslator45 mi 205° SSWPoorPottsville, PA
W07DC-DTranslator53 mi 156° SSEPoorAllentown/Bethlehem, PA
W27EC-DTranslator53 mi 131° SEPoorBelvidere, NJ
WPPTFull power53 mi 157° SSEFairPhiladelphia, PA
WLVT-TVFull power53 mi 157° SSEFairAllentown, PA
WBPH-TVFull power53 mi 157° SSEFairBethlehem, PA
WSKG-TVFull power55 mi 354° NFairBinghamton, NY
W29EV-DTranslator58 mi 120° ESEPoorHackettstown, NJ
W09DB-DClass A58 mi 267° WPoorWilliamsport, PA
W20AD-DTranslator62 mi 269° WPoorWilliamsport, PA
W24CS-DTranslator64 mi 183° SPoorReading, PA
W20CP-DTranslator66 mi 301° WNWPoorMansfield, PA

How Hudson compares with the rest of Pennsylvania

With 22 stations at fair strength or better, Hudson ranks 549th of 1,015 places in Pennsylvania: fewer than the typical Pennsylvania town (24). Its nearest major network tower is 6.6 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, 3.1 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Hudson: 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 196° SSW, the direction of WNEP-TV (ABC), 6.7 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 22 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 Hudson, PA?

ABC is on channel 16 from WNEP-TV, broadcasting from 6.7 miles SSW of Hudson. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Hudson, PA?

CBS is on channel 22 from WYOU, broadcasting from 6.7 miles SSW of Hudson. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Hudson, PA?

NBC is on channel 28 from WBRE-TV, broadcasting from 6.7 miles SSW of Hudson. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Hudson, PA?

Fox is on channel 40 from WICZ-TV, broadcasting from 54 miles N of Hudson. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CW in Hudson, PA?

CW is on channel 56.2 from WOLF-TV, broadcasting from 6.6 miles SSW of Hudson. Estimated signal: strong.

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

39 transmitters within 70 miles of Hudson; 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 Hudson?

Point your antenna SSW, at about 197°. The main network towers for Hudson sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Hudson?

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 54 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Hudson?

WICZ-TV (Fox), 54 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 Hudson?

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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