TV channels & antenna towers in Inkerman, Pennsylvania

Inkerman 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, 4.1 miles to the WNW.

39TV transmitters within 70 miles
7networks over the air
4.1 mito the closest tower
1,819population

Network channels in Inkerman

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
CWWOLF-TVCW56.2 8.6 mi200° SSW StrongHazleton, PA
ABCWNEP-TVABC16 8.6 mi201° SSW StrongScranton, PA
CBSWYOUCBS22 8.6 mi202° SSW GoodScranton, PA
NBCWBRE-TVNBC28 8.6 mi202° SSW GoodWilkes-Barre, PA
IONWQPX-TVION64 10 mi26° NNE StrongScranton, PA
CWWSWBCW38 10 mi25° NNE GoodScranton, PA
FOXWICZ-TVFox40 53 mi353° N FairBinghamton, NY
CWWBNG-TVCW12.2 53 mi352° N FairBinghamton, NY
ABCWIVTABC34 53 mi353° N FairBinghamton, NY
NBCWBGH-CDNBC20 53 mi353° N PoorBinghamton, NY
MeTVWFMZ-TVMeTV69.3 54 mi159° SSE FairAllentown, PA
CWWQMYCW53.3 68 mi265° W PoorWilliamsport, PA

Over-the-air TV in Inkerman

With roughly 1,820 residents, Inkerman is a small community in Pennsylvania. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 39 licensed TV transmitters: 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 Inkerman, 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.

For the networks, the best local options 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 Inkerman

Point your antenna SSW, at about 201°. The main network towers for Inkerman 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 8.6 miles south of Inkerman (200° SSW). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 10 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Inkerman at fair strength or better, 50% arrive from the south; the rest are spread across two other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Inkerman

The farthest main network tower for Inkerman is WBRE-TV (NBC), 8.6 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here.

WICZ-TV (Fox), 53 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 8.6 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 Inkerman

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 power4.1 mi 286° WNWGoodKingston, PA
W09DJ-DClass A7.0 mi 183° SFairWilkes-Barre, Etc., PA
WBZM-LDLow power8.5 mi 199° SSWGoodWilkes-Barre, PA
WVIA-TVFull power8.6 mi 201° SSWStrongScranton, PA
W24DB-DClass A10 mi 25° NNEFairClarks Summit, PA
WSRG-LDLow power10 mi 25° NNEGoodScranton, PA
W14CO-DTranslator13 mi 29° NNEWeakClarks Summit, Etc., PA
W29EU-DTranslator13 mi 29° NNEWeakClarks Summit, Etc., PA
WYLN-CDClass A24 mi 198° SSWFairHazleton, PA
W36EY-DClass A29 mi 226° SWFairBerwick, PA
W10CP-DTranslator44 mi 308° NWPoorTowanda, PA
W15CO-DTranslator44 mi 308° NWPoorTowanda, PA
W20EI-DTranslator44 mi 308° NWPoorTowanda, PA
W29FQ-DTranslator48 mi 205° SSWPoorPottsville, PA
WSKG-TVFull power53 mi 353° NFairBinghamton, NY
W27EC-DTranslator53 mi 133° SEPoorBelvidere, NJ
W07DC-DTranslator54 mi 158° SSEPoorAllentown/Bethlehem, PA
WPPTFull power54 mi 159° SSEFairPhiladelphia, PA
WLVT-TVFull power54 mi 159° SSEFairAllentown, PA
WBPH-TVFull power54 mi 159° SSEFairBethlehem, PA
W29EV-DTranslator58 mi 122° ESEPoorHackettstown, NJ
W09DB-DClass A60 mi 265° WPoorWilliamsport, PA
W20AD-DTranslator63 mi 267° WPoorWilliamsport, PA
W24CS-DTranslator65 mi 184° SPoorReading, PA
W20CP-DTranslator66 mi 299° WNWPoorMansfield, PA

How Inkerman compares with the rest of Pennsylvania

With 22 stations at fair strength or better, Inkerman ranks 549th of 1,015 places in Pennsylvania: fewer than the typical Pennsylvania town (24). Its nearest major network tower is 8.6 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, 5.1 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Inkerman: 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 202° SSW, the direction of WBRE-TV (NBC), 8.6 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 Inkerman, PA?

ABC is on channel 16 from WNEP-TV, broadcasting from 8.6 miles SSW of Inkerman. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Inkerman, PA?

CBS is on channel 22 from WYOU, broadcasting from 8.6 miles SSW of Inkerman. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Inkerman, PA?

NBC is on channel 28 from WBRE-TV, broadcasting from 8.6 miles SSW of Inkerman. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Inkerman, PA?

Fox is on channel 40 from WICZ-TV, broadcasting from 53 miles N of Inkerman. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CW in Inkerman, PA?

CW is on channel 56.2 from WOLF-TV, broadcasting from 8.6 miles SSW of Inkerman. Estimated signal: strong.

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

39 transmitters within 70 miles of Inkerman; 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 Inkerman?

Point your antenna SSW, at about 201°. The main network towers for Inkerman sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Inkerman?

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 53 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Inkerman?

WICZ-TV (Fox), 53 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 Inkerman?

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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