TV channels & antenna towers in Media, Pennsylvania

Media 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 WPSG, 12 miles to the NE.

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45TV transmitters within 70 miles

9networks over the air

12 mito the closest tower

5,363population

Network channels in Media

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
CBSKYW-TVCBS	3	12 mi	42° NE	Strong	Philadelphia, PA
FOXWTXF-TVFox	29	12 mi	43° NE	Strong	Philadelphia, PA
UNIWUVP-DTUnivision	65	12 mi	42° NE	Strong	Vineland, NJ
CWWPHL-TVCW	17	12 mi	42° NE	Strong	Philadelphia, PA
ABCWPVI-TVABC	6	12 mi	42° NE	Good	Philadelphia, PA
IONWPPX-TVION	61	12 mi	42° NE	Strong	Wilmington, DE
MeTVWDPN-TVMeTV	2.1	12 mi	43° NE	Good	Wilmington, DE
TLMWWSITelemundo	62	12 mi	43° NE	Strong	Mount Laurel, NJ
NBCWCAUNBC	10	12 mi	43° NE	Strong	Philadelphia, PA
MeTVWFMZ-TVMeTV	69.3	45 mi	356° N	Fair	Allentown, PA
NBCWGALNBC	8	66 mi	278° W	Weak	Lancaster, PA

Over-the-air TV in Media

With roughly 5,360 residents, Media is a town in Pennsylvania. Our map shows 45 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 25 full-power, 5 Class A, 11 low-power and 4 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 29 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 20 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 22 transmitters are within 25 miles, 10 between 25 and 45 miles, and 13 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). 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 Media

Point your antenna NE, at about 42°. The main network towers for Media sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Nine network stations, KYW-TV, WTXF-TV, WUVP-DT, WPHL-TV and WPVI-TV and others, transmit from the same tower site about 12 miles northeast of Media (42° NE). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 10 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Media 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 Media, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Media

The farthest main network tower for Media is WCAU (NBC), 12 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.

WPSG is only 12 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 Media

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
WPSGFull power	12 mi	42° NE	Strong	Philadelphia, PA
WPSJ-CDClass A	12 mi	43° NE	Fair	Hammonton, NJ
WQAV-CDClass A	12 mi	43° NE	Good	Philadelphia, PA
WMCN-TVFull power	12 mi	42° NE	Good	Princeton, NJ
WHYY-TVFull power	12 mi	42° NE	Good	Wilmington, DE
WDUM-LDLow power	12 mi	43° NE	Fair	Philadelphia, PA
WTVEFull power	12 mi	43° NE	Good	Willow Grove, PA
WPHA-CDClass A	12 mi	43° NE	Good	Philadelphia, PA
W25FG-DLow power	12 mi	43° NE	Fair	Philadelphia, PA
WFPA-CDClass A	12 mi	43° NE	Good	Philadelphia, PA
WPHY-CDClass A	12 mi	43° NE	Good	Trenton, NJ
WELL-LDLow power	12 mi	43° NE	Good	Philadelphia, PA
WEFG-LDLow power	15 mi	44° NE	Fair	Philadelphia, PA
WZPA-LDLow power	32 mi	113° ESE	Weak	Philadelphia, PA
WACPFull power	32 mi	113° ESE	Fair	Atlantic City, NJ
WNJTFull power	32 mi	114° ESE	Good	Trenton, NJ
WNJSFull power	32 mi	114° ESE	Good	Camden, NJ
W24CS-DTranslator	41 mi	318° NW	Poor	Reading, PA
W24ET-DLow power	42 mi	126° SE	Poor	Atlantic City, NJ
WPPTFull power	45 mi	356° N	Fair	Philadelphia, PA
WLVT-TVFull power	45 mi	356° N	Fair	Allentown, PA
WBPH-TVFull power	45 mi	356° N	Fair	Bethlehem, PA
W07DC-DTranslator	45 mi	357° N	Poor	Allentown/Bethlehem, PA
W29FF-DLow power	50 mi	74° ENE	Poor	Atlantic City, NJ
WWDD-LDLow power	53 mi	239° WSW	Poor	Baltimore, MD

How Media compares with the rest of Pennsylvania

With 29 stations at fair strength or better, Media ranks 204th of 1,015 places in Pennsylvania: more than the typical Pennsylvania town (24). Its nearest major network tower is 12 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 Springfield, 3.7 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Media: step by step

Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
Point it toward 43° NE, the direction of WCAU (NBC), 12 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 Media, PA?

ABC is on channel 6 from WPVI-TV, broadcasting from 12 miles NE of Media. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Media, PA?

CBS is on channel 3 from KYW-TV, broadcasting from 12 miles NE of Media. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Media, PA?

NBC is on channel 10 from WCAU, broadcasting from 12 miles NE of Media. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Media, PA?

Fox is on channel 29 from WTXF-TV, broadcasting from 12 miles NE of Media. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CW in Media, PA?

CW is on channel 17 from WPHL-TV, broadcasting from 12 miles NE of Media. Estimated signal: strong.

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

45 transmitters within 70 miles of Media; 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 Media?

Point your antenna NE, at about 42°. The main network towers for Media sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Media?

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 Media?

WPSG is only 12 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 Media?

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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