TV channels & antenna towers in Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania

Marcus Hook has 45 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 29 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WPSJ-CD, 18 miles to the NNE.

Open Marcus Hook in the live finder

45TV transmitters within 70 miles

9networks over the air

18 mito the closest tower

2,397population

Network channels in Marcus Hook

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
FOXWTXF-TVFox	29	18 mi	32° NNE	Strong	Philadelphia, PA
CBSKYW-TVCBS	3	18 mi	31° NNE	Strong	Philadelphia, PA
UNIWUVP-DTUnivision	65	18 mi	32° NNE	Strong	Vineland, NJ
CWWPHL-TVCW	17	18 mi	32° NNE	Strong	Philadelphia, PA
MeTVWDPN-TVMeTV	2.1	18 mi	32° NNE	Good	Wilmington, DE
TLMWWSITelemundo	62	18 mi	32° NNE	Strong	Mount Laurel, NJ
NBCWCAUNBC	10	18 mi	32° NNE	Strong	Philadelphia, PA
ABCWPVI-TVABC	6	18 mi	31° NNE	Good	Philadelphia, PA
IONWPPX-TVION	61	18 mi	31° NNE	Good	Wilmington, DE
MeTVWFMZ-TVMeTV	69.3	51 mi	359° N	Fair	Allentown, PA
NBCWGALNBC	8	65 mi	284° WNW	Weak	Lancaster, PA

Over-the-air TV in Marcus Hook

Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania has a population of about 2,400. There are 45 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 24 full-power, 6 Class A, 12 low-power and 3 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 29 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 12 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 22 transmitters are within 25 miles, 6 between 25 and 45 miles, and 17 farther out. Five of the 11 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). 13 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 Marcus Hook

Point your antenna NNE, at about 32°. The main network towers for Marcus Hook sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Nine network stations, WTXF-TV, KYW-TV, WUVP-DT, WPHL-TV and WDPN-TV and others, transmit from the same tower site about 18 miles northeast of Marcus Hook (32° NNE). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 10 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Marcus Hook at fair strength or better, 90% arrive from the northeast; the rest are spread across one other direction.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Marcus Hook

The farthest main network tower for Marcus Hook is WPVI-TV (ABC), 18 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.

Other stations near Marcus Hook

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 34; see all in the finder.

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WPSJ-CDClass A	18 mi	32° NNE	Fair	Hammonton, NJ
WQAV-CDClass A	18 mi	32° NNE	Fair	Philadelphia, PA
WPSGFull power	18 mi	31° NNE	Strong	Philadelphia, PA
WMCN-TVFull power	18 mi	32° NNE	Fair	Princeton, NJ
WHYY-TVFull power	18 mi	32° NNE	Fair	Wilmington, DE
WDUM-LDLow power	18 mi	32° NNE	Fair	Philadelphia, PA
WTVEFull power	18 mi	32° NNE	Fair	Willow Grove, PA
WPHA-CDClass A	18 mi	32° NNE	Fair	Philadelphia, PA
W25FG-DLow power	18 mi	32° NNE	Fair	Philadelphia, PA
WFPA-CDClass A	18 mi	32° NNE	Fair	Philadelphia, PA
WPHY-CDClass A	18 mi	32° NNE	Fair	Trenton, NJ
WELL-LDLow power	18 mi	32° NNE	Fair	Philadelphia, PA
WEFG-LDLow power	21 mi	34° NE	Fair	Philadelphia, PA
WNJTFull power	31 mi	101° ESE	Good	Trenton, NJ
WNJSFull power	31 mi	101° ESE	Good	Camden, NJ
WZPA-LDLow power	31 mi	101° E	Weak	Philadelphia, PA
WACPFull power	31 mi	101° E	Fair	Atlantic City, NJ
W24ET-DLow power	40 mi	117° ESE	Poor	Atlantic City, NJ
W24CS-DTranslator	45 mi	326° NW	Poor	Reading, PA
WWDD-LDLow power	48 mi	245° WSW	Poor	Baltimore, MD
WPPTFull power	51 mi	359° N	Fair	Philadelphia, PA
WLVT-TVFull power	51 mi	359° N	Fair	Allentown, PA
WBPH-TVFull power	51 mi	359° N	Fair	Bethlehem, PA
W07DC-DTranslator	52 mi	359° N	Poor	Allentown/Bethlehem, PA
W29FF-DLow power	53 mi	68° ENE	Poor	Atlantic City, NJ

How Marcus Hook compares with the rest of Pennsylvania

With 29 stations at fair strength or better, Marcus Hook ranks 204th of 1,015 places in Pennsylvania: more than the typical Pennsylvania town (24). Its nearest major network tower is 18 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 Chester, 3.9 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Marcus Hook: step by step

Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
Point it toward 31° NNE, the direction of WPVI-TV (ABC), 18 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 29 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 Marcus Hook, PA?

ABC is on channel 6 from WPVI-TV, broadcasting from 18 miles NNE of Marcus Hook. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Marcus Hook, PA?

CBS is on channel 3 from KYW-TV, broadcasting from 18 miles NNE of Marcus Hook. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Marcus Hook, PA?

NBC is on channel 10 from WCAU, broadcasting from 18 miles NNE of Marcus Hook. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Marcus Hook, PA?

Fox is on channel 29 from WTXF-TV, broadcasting from 18 miles NNE of Marcus Hook. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CW in Marcus Hook, PA?

CW is on channel 17 from WPHL-TV, broadcasting from 18 miles NNE of Marcus Hook. Estimated signal: strong.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Marcus Hook?

45 transmitters within 70 miles of Marcus Hook; around 29 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 Marcus Hook?

Point your antenna NNE, at about 32°. The main network towers for Marcus Hook sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Marcus Hook?

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 Marcus Hook?

An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Marcus Hook?

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 Marcus Hook; signal estimates ignore terrain.