TV channels & antenna towers in Nescopeck, Pennsylvania

Nescopeck has 40 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 20 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is W36EY-D, 3.2 miles to the S.

40TV transmitters within 70 miles
8networks over the air
3.2 mito the closest tower
1,552population

Network channels in Nescopeck

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
CBSWYOUCBS22 20 mi63° ENE FairScranton, PA
NBCWBRE-TVNBC28 20 mi63° ENE FairWilkes-Barre, PA
ABCWNEP-TVABC16 20 mi64° ENE StrongScranton, PA
CWWOLF-TVCW56.2 20 mi64° ENE GoodHazleton, PA
CWWSWBCW38 37 mi44° NE FairScranton, PA
IONWQPX-TVION64 37 mi44° NE GoodScranton, PA
CWWQMYCW53.3 48 mi283° WNW FairWilliamsport, PA
MeTVWFMZ-TVMeTV69.3 53 mi129° SE FairAllentown, PA
FOXWPMTFox43 59 mi215° SW FairYork, PA
UNIWXBUUnivision15 59 mi215° SW GoodLancaster, PA
CWWHP-TVCW21.3 59 mi215° SW GoodHarrisburg, PA
ABCWHTM-TVABC27 64 mi217° SW PoorHarrisburg, PA

Over-the-air TV in Nescopeck

Nescopeck, Pennsylvania has a population of about 1,550. There are 40 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 18 full-power, 5 Class A, 5 low-power and 12 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 20 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 7 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 9 transmitters are within 25 miles, 10 between 25 and 45 miles, and 21 farther out. Four of the 12 network stations in range are licensed to Scranton, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Scranton's stations.

For the networks, the best local options are ABC on channel 16 (WNEP-TV), CBS on channel 22 (WYOU), NBC on channel 28 (WBRE-TV), Fox on channel 43 (WPMT), CW on channel 56.2 (WOLF-TV), ION on channel 64 (WQPX-TV), Univision on channel 15 (WXBU) and MeTV on channel 69.3 (WFMZ-TV). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Univision (good signal). 6 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 Nescopeck

Point your antenna ENE, at about 63°. The main network towers for Nescopeck sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Four network stations, WYOU, WBRE-TV, WNEP-TV and WOLF-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 20 miles northeast of Nescopeck (63° ENE). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 11 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Nescopeck at fair strength or better, 55% arrive from the northeast; the rest are spread across three other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Nescopeck

The farthest main network tower for Nescopeck is WNEP-TV (ABC), 20 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here.

WPMT (Fox), 59 miles southwest, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for that one.

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 Nescopeck

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 28; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
W36EY-DClass A3.2 mi 173° SGoodBerwick, PA
WYLN-CDClass A15 mi 112° ESEFairHazleton, PA
WVIA-TVFull power20 mi 64° ENEStrongScranton, PA
WBZM-LDLow power21 mi 64° ENEFairWilkes-Barre, PA
W09DJ-DClass A23 mi 64° ENEWeakWilkes-Barre, Etc., PA
W30EB-DLow power25 mi 43° NEFairKingston, PA
W29FQ-DTranslator26 mi 177° SWeakPottsville, PA
W24DB-DClass A37 mi 44° NEWeakClarks Summit, PA
WSRG-LDLow power37 mi 44° NEWeakScranton, PA
W14CO-DTranslator40 mi 44° NEPoorClarks Summit, Etc., PA
W29EU-DTranslator40 mi 44° NEPoorClarks Summit, Etc., PA
W09DB-DClass A40 mi 287° WNWPoorWilliamsport, PA
W20AD-DTranslator44 mi 288° WNWPoorWilliamsport, PA
W10CP-DTranslator46 mi 343° NNWPoorTowanda, PA
W15CO-DTranslator46 mi 343° NNWPoorTowanda, PA
W20EI-DTranslator46 mi 343° NNWPoorTowanda, PA
W24CS-DTranslator51 mi 161° SSEPoorReading, PA
WPPTFull power53 mi 129° SEFairPhiladelphia, PA
WLVT-TVFull power53 mi 129° SEFairAllentown, PA
WBPH-TVFull power53 mi 129° SEFairBethlehem, PA
W07DC-DTranslator53 mi 128° SEPoorAllentown/Bethlehem, PA
WITF-TVFull power59 mi 215° SWFairHarrisburg, PA
W20CP-DTranslator61 mi 323° NWPoorMansfield, PA
W26CV-DTranslator61 mi 323° NWPoorMansfield, PA
W27EC-DTranslator63 mi 107° ESEPoorBelvidere, NJ

How Nescopeck compares with the rest of Pennsylvania

With 20 stations at fair strength or better, Nescopeck ranks 616th of 1,015 places in Pennsylvania: fewer than the typical Pennsylvania town (24). Its nearest major network tower is 20 miles away, against a state median of 16 miles.

44% of Pennsylvania's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an amplified indoor or attic antenna. The nearest larger city is Hazleton, 14 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Nescopeck: step by step

  1. Mount the antenna in the attic or high on the wall facing the towers, keeping the cable to the TV as short as you can.
  2. Point it toward 64° ENE, the direction of WNEP-TV (ABC), 20 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 20 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 Nescopeck, PA?

ABC is on channel 16 from WNEP-TV, broadcasting from 20 miles ENE of Nescopeck. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Nescopeck, PA?

CBS is on channel 22 from WYOU, broadcasting from 20 miles ENE of Nescopeck. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in Nescopeck, PA?

NBC is on channel 28 from WBRE-TV, broadcasting from 20 miles ENE of Nescopeck. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is Fox in Nescopeck, PA?

Fox is on channel 43 from WPMT, broadcasting from 59 miles SW of Nescopeck. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CW in Nescopeck, PA?

CW is on channel 56.2 from WOLF-TV, broadcasting from 20 miles ENE of Nescopeck. Estimated signal: good.

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

40 transmitters within 70 miles of Nescopeck; around 20 of them are likely to be receivable with amplified indoor or attic 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 Nescopeck?

Point your antenna ENE, at about 63°. The main network towers for Nescopeck sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Nescopeck?

Amplified indoor or attic antenna (25–45 miles). Towers are at medium range. An amplified indoor antenna can work; an attic-mounted antenna is the safer choice. Picking up Fox from up to 59 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Nescopeck?

WPMT (Fox), 59 miles southwest, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for that one.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Nescopeck?

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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