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.
Network channels in Nescopeck
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CBSWYOUCBS | 22 | 20 mi | 63° ENE | Fair | Scranton, PA |
| NBCWBRE-TVNBC | 28 | 20 mi | 63° ENE | Fair | Wilkes-Barre, PA |
| ABCWNEP-TVABC | 16 | 20 mi | 64° ENE | Strong | Scranton, PA |
| CWWOLF-TVCW | 56.2 | 20 mi | 64° ENE | Good | Hazleton, PA |
| CWWSWBCW | 38 | 37 mi | 44° NE | Fair | Scranton, PA |
| IONWQPX-TVION | 64 | 37 mi | 44° NE | Good | Scranton, PA |
| CWWQMYCW | 53.3 | 48 mi | 283° WNW | Fair | Williamsport, PA |
| MeTVWFMZ-TVMeTV | 69.3 | 53 mi | 129° SE | Fair | Allentown, PA |
| FOXWPMTFox | 43 | 59 mi | 215° SW | Fair | York, PA |
| UNIWXBUUnivision | 15 | 59 mi | 215° SW | Good | Lancaster, PA |
| CWWHP-TVCW | 21.3 | 59 mi | 215° SW | Good | Harrisburg, PA |
| ABCWHTM-TVABC | 27 | 64 mi | 217° SW | Poor | Harrisburg, 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.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W36EY-DClass A | 3.2 mi | 173° S | Good | Berwick, PA |
| WYLN-CDClass A | 15 mi | 112° ESE | Fair | Hazleton, PA |
| WVIA-TVFull power | 20 mi | 64° ENE | Strong | Scranton, PA |
| WBZM-LDLow power | 21 mi | 64° ENE | Fair | Wilkes-Barre, PA |
| W09DJ-DClass A | 23 mi | 64° ENE | Weak | Wilkes-Barre, Etc., PA |
| W30EB-DLow power | 25 mi | 43° NE | Fair | Kingston, PA |
| W29FQ-DTranslator | 26 mi | 177° S | Weak | Pottsville, PA |
| W24DB-DClass A | 37 mi | 44° NE | Weak | Clarks Summit, PA |
| WSRG-LDLow power | 37 mi | 44° NE | Weak | Scranton, PA |
| W14CO-DTranslator | 40 mi | 44° NE | Poor | Clarks Summit, Etc., PA |
| W29EU-DTranslator | 40 mi | 44° NE | Poor | Clarks Summit, Etc., PA |
| W09DB-DClass A | 40 mi | 287° WNW | Poor | Williamsport, PA |
| W20AD-DTranslator | 44 mi | 288° WNW | Poor | Williamsport, PA |
| W10CP-DTranslator | 46 mi | 343° NNW | Poor | Towanda, PA |
| W15CO-DTranslator | 46 mi | 343° NNW | Poor | Towanda, PA |
| W20EI-DTranslator | 46 mi | 343° NNW | Poor | Towanda, PA |
| W24CS-DTranslator | 51 mi | 161° SSE | Poor | Reading, PA |
| WPPTFull power | 53 mi | 129° SE | Fair | Philadelphia, PA |
| WLVT-TVFull power | 53 mi | 129° SE | Fair | Allentown, PA |
| WBPH-TVFull power | 53 mi | 129° SE | Fair | Bethlehem, PA |
| W07DC-DTranslator | 53 mi | 128° SE | Poor | Allentown/Bethlehem, PA |
| WITF-TVFull power | 59 mi | 215° SW | Fair | Harrisburg, PA |
| W20CP-DTranslator | 61 mi | 323° NW | Poor | Mansfield, PA |
| W26CV-DTranslator | 61 mi | 323° NW | Poor | Mansfield, PA |
| W27EC-DTranslator | 63 mi | 107° ESE | Poor | Belvidere, 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
- 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.
- Point it toward 64° ENE, the direction of WNEP-TV (ABC), 20 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 20 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 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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More: all TV stations in Pennsylvania · Northeast region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Nescopeck; signal estimates ignore terrain.