TV channels & antenna towers in Lansdowne, Pennsylvania

Lansdowne has 43 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 30 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WPSJ-CD, 7.2 miles to the NNE.

43TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
7.2 mito the closest tower
10,639population

Network channels in Lansdowne

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
FOXWTXF-TVFox29 7.3 mi14° NNE StrongPhiladelphia, PA
UNIWUVP-DTUnivision65 7.4 mi13° NNE StrongVineland, NJ
CWWPHL-TVCW17 7.4 mi13° NNE StrongPhiladelphia, PA
CBSKYW-TVCBS3 7.4 mi12° NNE StrongPhiladelphia, PA
MeTVWDPN-TVMeTV2.1 7.4 mi15° NNE GoodWilmington, DE
TLMWWSITelemundo62 7.4 mi15° NNE StrongMount Laurel, NJ
NBCWCAUNBC10 7.4 mi15° NNE StrongPhiladelphia, PA
ABCWPVI-TVABC6 7.5 mi13° NNE GoodPhiladelphia, PA
IONWPPX-TVION61 7.5 mi13° NNE StrongWilmington, DE
MeTVWFMZ-TVMeTV69.3 44 mi348° NNW FairAllentown, PA

Over-the-air TV in Lansdowne

With roughly 10,600 residents, Lansdowne is a city in Pennsylvania. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 43 licensed TV transmitters: 24 full-power, 5 Class A, 10 low-power and 4 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 30 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 22 at good or strong strength.

22 of them are within 25 miles of Lansdowne, 12 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 9 are more than 45 miles out. Five of the 10 network stations in range are licensed to Philadelphia, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Philadelphia's stations.

For the networks, the best local options are ABC on channel 6 (WPVI-TV), CBS on channel 3 (KYW-TV), NBC on channel 10 (WCAU), Fox on channel 29 (WTXF-TV), CW on channel 17 (WPHL-TV), ION on channel 61 (WPPX-TV), Telemundo on channel 62 (WWSI), Univision on channel 65 (WUVP-DT) and MeTV on channel 2.1 (WDPN-TV). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (strong signal) and Univision (strong signal). 14 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 Lansdowne

Point your antenna NNE, at about 13°. The main network towers for Lansdowne sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Nine network stations, WTXF-TV, WUVP-DT, WPHL-TV, KYW-TV and WDPN-TV and others, transmit from the same tower site about 7.3 miles north of Lansdowne (14° NNE). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 10 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Lansdowne at fair strength or better, all arrive from the north, so this is an easy place to aim.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Lansdowne

The farthest main network tower for Lansdowne is WPVI-TV (ABC), 7.5 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.

WTXF-TV is only 7.3 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 Lansdowne

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 33; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WPSJ-CDClass A7.2 mi 15° NNEGoodHammonton, NJ
WQAV-CDClass A7.2 mi 15° NNEGoodPhiladelphia, PA
WMCN-TVFull power7.4 mi 13° NNEGoodPrinceton, NJ
WHYY-TVFull power7.4 mi 13° NNEGoodWilmington, DE
WPSGFull power7.4 mi 12° NNEStrongPhiladelphia, PA
WDUM-LDLow power7.4 mi 15° NNEFairPhiladelphia, PA
WTVEFull power7.4 mi 15° NNEGoodWillow Grove, PA
WPHA-CDClass A7.4 mi 15° NNEGoodPhiladelphia, PA
W25FG-DLow power7.4 mi 15° NNEFairPhiladelphia, PA
WFPA-CDClass A7.4 mi 15° NNEGoodPhiladelphia, PA
WPHY-CDClass A7.4 mi 15° NNEGoodTrenton, NJ
WELL-LDLow power7.4 mi 15° NNEGoodPhiladelphia, PA
WEFG-LDLow power10 mi 25° NNEGoodPhiladelphia, PA
WZPA-LDLow power27 mi 121° ESEFairPhiladelphia, PA
WACPFull power27 mi 121° ESEFairAtlantic City, NJ
WNJTFull power27 mi 122° ESEGoodTrenton, NJ
WNJSFull power27 mi 122° ESEGoodCamden, NJ
W24ET-DLow power38 mi 133° SEWeakAtlantic City, NJ
W29FF-DLow power43 mi 74° ENEPoorAtlantic City, NJ
W24CS-DTranslator44 mi 311° NWPoorReading, PA
WPPTFull power44 mi 348° NNWFairPhiladelphia, PA
WLVT-TVFull power44 mi 348° NNWFairAllentown, PA
WBPH-TVFull power44 mi 348° NNWFairBethlehem, PA
W07DC-DTranslator45 mi 349° NPoorAllentown/Bethlehem, PA
W27EC-DTranslator59 mi 11° NPoorBelvidere, NJ

How Lansdowne compares with the rest of Pennsylvania

With 30 stations at fair strength or better, Lansdowne ranks 121st of 1,015 places in Pennsylvania: more than the typical Pennsylvania town (24). Its nearest major network tower is 7.3 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 Drexel Hill, 1.2 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Lansdowne: 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 13° NNE, the direction of WPVI-TV (ABC), 7.5 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 30 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 Lansdowne, PA?

ABC is on channel 6 from WPVI-TV, broadcasting from 7.5 miles NNE of Lansdowne. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Lansdowne, PA?

CBS is on channel 3 from KYW-TV, broadcasting from 7.4 miles NNE of Lansdowne. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Lansdowne, PA?

NBC is on channel 10 from WCAU, broadcasting from 7.4 miles NNE of Lansdowne. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Lansdowne, PA?

Fox is on channel 29 from WTXF-TV, broadcasting from 7.3 miles NNE of Lansdowne. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CW in Lansdowne, PA?

CW is on channel 17 from WPHL-TV, broadcasting from 7.4 miles NNE of Lansdowne. Estimated signal: strong.

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

43 transmitters within 70 miles of Lansdowne; around 30 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 Lansdowne?

Point your antenna NNE, at about 13°. The main network towers for Lansdowne sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Lansdowne?

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.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Lansdowne?

WTXF-TV is only 7.3 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.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Lansdowne?

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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