TV channels & antenna towers in Leesport, Pennsylvania

Leesport has 58 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 W24CS-D, 7.3 miles to the SSE.

58TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
7.3 mito the closest tower
1,883population

Network channels in Leesport

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
MeTVWFMZ-TVMeTV69.3 29 mi73° ENE GoodAllentown, PA
NBCWGALNBC8 45 mi231° SW FairLancaster, PA
CBSKYW-TVCBS3 47 mi126° SE GoodPhiladelphia, PA
ABCWPVI-TVABC6 47 mi126° SE FairPhiladelphia, PA
IONWPPX-TVION61 47 mi126° SE GoodWilmington, DE
UNIWUVP-DTUnivision65 47 mi126° SE GoodVineland, NJ
CWWPHL-TVCW17 47 mi126° SE GoodPhiladelphia, PA
FOXWTXF-TVFox29 48 mi126° SE GoodPhiladelphia, PA
MeTVWDPN-TVMeTV2.1 48 mi126° SE FairWilmington, DE
TLMWWSITelemundo62 48 mi126° SE GoodMount Laurel, NJ
NBCWCAUNBC10 48 mi126° SE GoodPhiladelphia, PA
FOXWPMTFox43 48 mi262° W FairYork, PA
UNIWXBUUnivision15 48 mi262° W GoodLancaster, PA
CWWHP-TVCW21.3 48 mi262° W GoodHarrisburg, PA
ABCWNEP-TVABC16 51 mi6° N GoodScranton, PA
CBSWYOUCBS22 51 mi5° N FairScranton, PA
NBCWBRE-TVNBC28 51 mi5° N FairWilkes-Barre, PA
CWWOLF-TVCW56.2 51 mi6° N FairHazleton, PA
ABCWHTM-TVABC27 53 mi260° W FairHarrisburg, PA
IONWQPX-TVION64 69 mi10° N WeakScranton, PA
CWWSWBCW38 69 mi10° N WeakScranton, PA

Over-the-air TV in Leesport

Leesport, Pennsylvania has a population of about 1,880. There are 58 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 31 full-power, 9 Class A, 13 low-power and 5 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 30 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 17 at good or strong strength.

2 of them are within 25 miles of Leesport, 8 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 48 are more than 45 miles out. Five of the 21 network stations in range are licensed to Philadelphia, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Philadelphia's stations.

The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 16 (WNEP-TV), CBS on channel 3 (KYW-TV), NBC on channel 10 (WCAU), Fox on channel 29 (WTXF-TV), CW on channel 21.3 (WHP-TV), ION on channel 61 (WPPX-TV), Telemundo on channel 62 (WWSI), Univision on channel 15 (WXBU) and MeTV on channel 69.3 (WFMZ-TV). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (good signal) and Univision (good signal). 10 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 Leesport

The main network towers around Leesport are in different directions: ABC 6° N (51 mi), CBS 126° SE (47 mi), NBC 126° SE (48 mi) and Fox 126° SE (48 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Nine network stations, KYW-TV, WPVI-TV, WPPX-TV, WUVP-DT and WPHL-TV and others, transmit from the same tower site about 47 miles southeast of Leesport (126° SE). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 19 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Leesport at fair strength or better, 47% arrive from the southeast; the rest are spread across four other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Leesport

The farthest main network tower for Leesport is WNEP-TV (ABC), 51 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.

At this distance a low-noise preamplifier mounted on the mast, right below the antenna, helps more than an amplifier near the TV. It boosts the signal before cable loss eats into it. See the amplifier guide.

Other stations near Leesport

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 37; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
W24CS-DTranslator7.3 mi 151° SSEGoodReading, PA
W29FQ-DTranslator20 mi 323° NWWeakPottsville, PA
WPPTFull power29 mi 73° ENEGoodPhiladelphia, PA
WLVT-TVFull power29 mi 73° ENEGoodAllentown, PA
WBPH-TVFull power29 mi 73° ENEGoodBethlehem, PA
W07DC-DTranslator29 mi 73° ENEPoorAllentown/Bethlehem, PA
WYLN-CDClass A36 mi 1° NWeakHazleton, PA
W36EY-DClass A41 mi 342° NNWWeakBerwick, PA
WPSGFull power47 mi 126° SEGoodPhiladelphia, PA
WMCN-TVFull power47 mi 126° SEFairPrinceton, NJ
WHYY-TVFull power47 mi 126° SEFairWilmington, DE
WDUM-LDLow power48 mi 126° SEPoorPhiladelphia, PA
WTVEFull power48 mi 126° SEFairWillow Grove, PA
WPHA-CDClass A48 mi 126° SEPoorPhiladelphia, PA
W25FG-DLow power48 mi 126° SEPoorPhiladelphia, PA
WFPA-CDClass A48 mi 126° SEPoorPhiladelphia, PA
WPHY-CDClass A48 mi 126° SEPoorTrenton, NJ
WELL-LDLow power48 mi 126° SEPoorPhiladelphia, PA
WPSJ-CDClass A48 mi 126° SEPoorHammonton, NJ
WQAV-CDClass A48 mi 126° SEPoorPhiladelphia, PA
WITF-TVFull power48 mi 262° WFairHarrisburg, PA
WEFG-LDLow power48 mi 122° ESEPoorPhiladelphia, PA
WLZH-LDLow power50 mi 221° SWPoorHarrisburg/Lancaster, PA
WLHY-LDLow power50 mi 221° SWPoorLebanon - Harrisburg - York - la-Caster, PA
WVIA-TVFull power51 mi 6° NGoodScranton, PA

How Leesport compares with the rest of Pennsylvania

With 30 stations at fair strength or better, Leesport ranks 121st of 1,015 places in Pennsylvania: more than the typical Pennsylvania town (24). Its nearest major network tower is 29 miles away, against a state median of 16 miles.

19% of Pennsylvania's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna. The nearest larger city is Reading, 8.0 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Leesport: step by step

  1. Mount an outdoor antenna on the roof or a mast, as high as you can safely get it, with a clear view toward the towers.
  2. Point it toward 6° N, the direction of WNEP-TV (ABC), 51 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 Leesport, PA?

ABC is on channel 16 from WNEP-TV, broadcasting from 51 miles N of Leesport. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Leesport, PA?

CBS is on channel 3 from KYW-TV, broadcasting from 47 miles SE of Leesport. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Leesport, PA?

NBC is on channel 10 from WCAU, broadcasting from 48 miles SE of Leesport. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Leesport, PA?

Fox is on channel 29 from WTXF-TV, broadcasting from 48 miles SE of Leesport. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Leesport, PA?

CW is on channel 21.3 from WHP-TV, broadcasting from 48 miles W of Leesport. Estimated signal: good.

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

58 transmitters within 70 miles of Leesport; around 30 of them are likely to be receivable with outdoor directional 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 Leesport?

The main network towers around Leesport are in different directions: ABC 6° N (51 mi), CBS 126° SE (47 mi), NBC 126° SE (48 mi) and Fox 126° SE (48 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

What kind of antenna do I need in Leesport?

Outdoor directional antenna (45–70 miles). Some major towers are a long way off. Mount a directional antenna on the roof or a mast and aim it with the bearings below. The towers are spread over about 120° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Leesport?

At this distance a low-noise preamplifier mounted on the mast, right below the antenna, helps more than an amplifier near the TV. It boosts the signal before cable loss eats into it. See the amplifier guide.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Leesport?

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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