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.
Network channels in Leesport
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MeTVWFMZ-TVMeTV | 69.3 | 29 mi | 73° ENE | Good | Allentown, PA |
| NBCWGALNBC | 8 | 45 mi | 231° SW | Fair | Lancaster, PA |
| CBSKYW-TVCBS | 3 | 47 mi | 126° SE | Good | Philadelphia, PA |
| ABCWPVI-TVABC | 6 | 47 mi | 126° SE | Fair | Philadelphia, PA |
| IONWPPX-TVION | 61 | 47 mi | 126° SE | Good | Wilmington, DE |
| UNIWUVP-DTUnivision | 65 | 47 mi | 126° SE | Good | Vineland, NJ |
| CWWPHL-TVCW | 17 | 47 mi | 126° SE | Good | Philadelphia, PA |
| FOXWTXF-TVFox | 29 | 48 mi | 126° SE | Good | Philadelphia, PA |
| MeTVWDPN-TVMeTV | 2.1 | 48 mi | 126° SE | Fair | Wilmington, DE |
| TLMWWSITelemundo | 62 | 48 mi | 126° SE | Good | Mount Laurel, NJ |
| NBCWCAUNBC | 10 | 48 mi | 126° SE | Good | Philadelphia, PA |
| FOXWPMTFox | 43 | 48 mi | 262° W | Fair | York, PA |
| UNIWXBUUnivision | 15 | 48 mi | 262° W | Good | Lancaster, PA |
| CWWHP-TVCW | 21.3 | 48 mi | 262° W | Good | Harrisburg, PA |
| ABCWNEP-TVABC | 16 | 51 mi | 6° N | Good | Scranton, PA |
| CBSWYOUCBS | 22 | 51 mi | 5° N | Fair | Scranton, PA |
| NBCWBRE-TVNBC | 28 | 51 mi | 5° N | Fair | Wilkes-Barre, PA |
| CWWOLF-TVCW | 56.2 | 51 mi | 6° N | Fair | Hazleton, PA |
| ABCWHTM-TVABC | 27 | 53 mi | 260° W | Fair | Harrisburg, PA |
| IONWQPX-TVION | 64 | 69 mi | 10° N | Weak | Scranton, PA |
| CWWSWBCW | 38 | 69 mi | 10° N | Weak | Scranton, 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.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W24CS-DTranslator | 7.3 mi | 151° SSE | Good | Reading, PA |
| W29FQ-DTranslator | 20 mi | 323° NW | Weak | Pottsville, PA |
| WPPTFull power | 29 mi | 73° ENE | Good | Philadelphia, PA |
| WLVT-TVFull power | 29 mi | 73° ENE | Good | Allentown, PA |
| WBPH-TVFull power | 29 mi | 73° ENE | Good | Bethlehem, PA |
| W07DC-DTranslator | 29 mi | 73° ENE | Poor | Allentown/Bethlehem, PA |
| WYLN-CDClass A | 36 mi | 1° N | Weak | Hazleton, PA |
| W36EY-DClass A | 41 mi | 342° NNW | Weak | Berwick, PA |
| WPSGFull power | 47 mi | 126° SE | Good | Philadelphia, PA |
| WMCN-TVFull power | 47 mi | 126° SE | Fair | Princeton, NJ |
| WHYY-TVFull power | 47 mi | 126° SE | Fair | Wilmington, DE |
| WDUM-LDLow power | 48 mi | 126° SE | Poor | Philadelphia, PA |
| WTVEFull power | 48 mi | 126° SE | Fair | Willow Grove, PA |
| WPHA-CDClass A | 48 mi | 126° SE | Poor | Philadelphia, PA |
| W25FG-DLow power | 48 mi | 126° SE | Poor | Philadelphia, PA |
| WFPA-CDClass A | 48 mi | 126° SE | Poor | Philadelphia, PA |
| WPHY-CDClass A | 48 mi | 126° SE | Poor | Trenton, NJ |
| WELL-LDLow power | 48 mi | 126° SE | Poor | Philadelphia, PA |
| WPSJ-CDClass A | 48 mi | 126° SE | Poor | Hammonton, NJ |
| WQAV-CDClass A | 48 mi | 126° SE | Poor | Philadelphia, PA |
| WITF-TVFull power | 48 mi | 262° W | Fair | Harrisburg, PA |
| WEFG-LDLow power | 48 mi | 122° ESE | Poor | Philadelphia, PA |
| WLZH-LDLow power | 50 mi | 221° SW | Poor | Harrisburg/Lancaster, PA |
| WLHY-LDLow power | 50 mi | 221° SW | Poor | Lebanon - Harrisburg - York - la-Caster, PA |
| WVIA-TVFull power | 51 mi | 6° N | Good | Scranton, 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
- 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.
- Point it toward 6° N, the direction of WNEP-TV (ABC), 51 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 30 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 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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More: all TV stations in Pennsylvania · Northeast region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Leesport; signal estimates ignore terrain.