TV channels & antenna towers in Hughestown, Pennsylvania
Hughestown has 38 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, 6.0 miles to the W.
Network channels in Hughestown
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IONWQPX-TVION | 64 | 7.9 mi | 18° NNE | Strong | Scranton, PA |
| CWWSWBCW | 38 | 7.9 mi | 17° NNE | Strong | Scranton, PA |
| CWWOLF-TVCW | 56.2 | 11 mi | 207° SSW | Strong | Hazleton, PA |
| ABCWNEP-TVABC | 16 | 11 mi | 207° SSW | Strong | Scranton, PA |
| CBSWYOUCBS | 22 | 11 mi | 208° SSW | Good | Scranton, PA |
| NBCWBRE-TVNBC | 28 | 11 mi | 208° SSW | Good | Wilkes-Barre, PA |
| FOXWICZ-TVFox | 40 | 51 mi | 350° N | Fair | Binghamton, NY |
| CWWBNG-TVCW | 12.2 | 51 mi | 350° N | Fair | Binghamton, NY |
| ABCWIVTABC | 34 | 51 mi | 350° N | Fair | Binghamton, NY |
| NBCWBGH-CDNBC | 20 | 51 mi | 350° N | Poor | Binghamton, NY |
| MeTVWFMZ-TVMeTV | 69.3 | 55 mi | 162° SSE | Fair | Allentown, PA |
Over-the-air TV in Hughestown
Hughestown is a small community of about 1,400 people in Pennsylvania. There are 38 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 15 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.
By distance, 14 transmitters are within 25 miles, 5 between 25 and 45 miles, and 19 farther out. Four of the 11 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 40 (WICZ-TV), CW on channel 38 (WSWB), 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 Hughestown
Point your antenna SSW, at about 207°. The main network towers for Hughestown sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Four network stations, WOLF-TV, WNEP-TV, WYOU and WBRE-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 11 miles southwest of Hughestown (207° SSW). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.
Of the 10 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Hughestown at fair strength or better, 50% 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 Hughestown, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Hughestown
The farthest main network tower for Hughestown is WBRE-TV (NBC), 11 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here.
WICZ-TV (Fox), 51 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.
WQPX-TV is only 7.9 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 Hughestown
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W30EB-DLow power | 6.0 mi | 262° W | Good | Kingston, PA |
| W24DB-DClass A | 7.9 mi | 17° NNE | Fair | Clarks Summit, PA |
| WSRG-LDLow power | 7.9 mi | 17° NNE | Good | Scranton, PA |
| W09DJ-DClass A | 9.2 mi | 195° SSW | Weak | Wilkes-Barre, Etc., PA |
| W14CO-DTranslator | 11 mi | 25° NNE | Weak | Clarks Summit, Etc., PA |
| W29EU-DTranslator | 11 mi | 25° NNE | Fair | Clarks Summit, Etc., PA |
| WBZM-LDLow power | 11 mi | 206° SSW | Good | Wilkes-Barre, PA |
| WVIA-TVFull power | 11 mi | 207° SSW | Strong | Scranton, PA |
| WYLN-CDClass A | 26 mi | 201° SSW | Fair | Hazleton, PA |
| W36EY-DClass A | 32 mi | 226° SW | Fair | Berwick, PA |
| W10CP-DTranslator | 44 mi | 304° NW | Poor | Towanda, PA |
| W15CO-DTranslator | 44 mi | 304° NW | Poor | Towanda, PA |
| W20EI-DTranslator | 44 mi | 304° NW | Poor | Towanda, PA |
| W29FQ-DTranslator | 50 mi | 206° SSW | Poor | Pottsville, PA |
| WSKG-TVFull power | 51 mi | 350° N | Fair | Binghamton, NY |
| W27EC-DTranslator | 53 mi | 136° SE | Poor | Belvidere, NJ |
| W07DC-DTranslator | 55 mi | 161° SSE | Poor | Allentown/Bethlehem, PA |
| WPPTFull power | 55 mi | 162° SSE | Fair | Philadelphia, PA |
| WLVT-TVFull power | 55 mi | 162° SSE | Fair | Allentown, PA |
| WBPH-TVFull power | 55 mi | 162° SSE | Fair | Bethlehem, PA |
| W29EV-DTranslator | 57 mi | 125° SE | Poor | Hackettstown, NJ |
| W09DB-DClass A | 62 mi | 263° W | Poor | Williamsport, PA |
| W23EX-DTranslator | 65 mi | 101° E | Poor | Sussex, NJ |
| W20AD-DTranslator | 66 mi | 266° W | Poor | Williamsport, PA |
| W20CP-DTranslator | 67 mi | 297° WNW | Poor | Mansfield, PA |
How Hughestown compares with the rest of Pennsylvania
With 22 stations at fair strength or better, Hughestown ranks 549th of 1,015 places in Pennsylvania: fewer than the typical Pennsylvania town (24). Its nearest major network tower is 7.9 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, 7.9 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Hughestown: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 208° SSW, the direction of WBRE-TV (NBC), 11 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 Hughestown, PA?
ABC is on channel 16 from WNEP-TV, broadcasting from 11 miles SSW of Hughestown. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CBS in Hughestown, PA?
CBS is on channel 22 from WYOU, broadcasting from 11 miles SSW of Hughestown. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in Hughestown, PA?
NBC is on channel 28 from WBRE-TV, broadcasting from 11 miles SSW of Hughestown. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in Hughestown, PA?
Fox is on channel 40 from WICZ-TV, broadcasting from 51 miles N of Hughestown. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is CW in Hughestown, PA?
CW is on channel 38 from WSWB, broadcasting from 7.9 miles NNE of Hughestown. Estimated signal: strong.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Hughestown?
38 transmitters within 70 miles of Hughestown; 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 Hughestown?
Point your antenna SSW, at about 207°. The main network towers for Hughestown sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Hughestown?
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 51 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Hughestown?
WICZ-TV (Fox), 51 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 Hughestown?
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 Hughestown; signal estimates ignore terrain.