TV channels & antenna towers in Nesquehoning, Pennsylvania

Nesquehoning has 57 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 23 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WYLN-CD, 10 miles to the NW.

57TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
10 mito the closest tower
3,251population

Network channels in Nesquehoning

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
ABCWNEP-TVABC16 22 mi352° N StrongScranton, PA
CWWOLF-TVCW56.2 22 mi352° N GoodHazleton, PA
CBSWYOUCBS22 22 mi352° N FairScranton, PA
NBCWBRE-TVNBC28 22 mi352° N FairWilkes-Barre, PA
MeTVWFMZ-TVMeTV69.3 28 mi137° SE GoodAllentown, PA
IONWQPX-TVION64 40 mi6° N GoodScranton, PA
CWWSWBCW38 40 mi6° N FairScranton, PA
ABCWPVI-TVABC6 64 mi152° SSE WeakPhiladelphia, PA
IONWPPX-TVION61 64 mi152° SSE WeakWilmington, DE
CBSKYW-TVCBS3 64 mi152° SSE FairPhiladelphia, PA
UNIWUVP-DTUnivision65 64 mi152° SSE FairVineland, NJ
CWWPHL-TVCW17 64 mi152° SSE FairPhiladelphia, PA
MeTVWDPN-TVMeTV2.1 64 mi152° SSE PoorWilmington, DE
TLMWWSITelemundo62 64 mi152° SSE FairMount Laurel, NJ
NBCWCAUNBC10 64 mi152° SSE FairPhiladelphia, PA
FOXWTXF-TVFox29 64 mi152° SSE FairPhiladelphia, PA
FOXWPMTFox43 66 mi237° WSW WeakYork, PA
UNIWXBUUnivision15 66 mi237° WSW FairLancaster, PA
CWWHP-TVCW21.3 66 mi237° WSW FairHarrisburg, PA

Over-the-air TV in Nesquehoning

With roughly 3,250 residents, Nesquehoning is a town in Pennsylvania. Our map shows 57 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 28 full-power, 10 Class A, 7 low-power and 12 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 23 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 8 at good or strong strength.

10 of them are within 25 miles of Nesquehoning, 14 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 33 are more than 45 miles out. Five of the 19 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 22 (WYOU), NBC on channel 28 (WBRE-TV), Fox on channel 29 (WTXF-TV), CW on channel 56.2 (WOLF-TV), ION on channel 64 (WQPX-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 (fair signal) and Univision (fair signal). 9 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 Nesquehoning

Point your antenna N, at about 352°. The main network towers for Nesquehoning sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Four network stations, WNEP-TV, WOLF-TV, WYOU and WBRE-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 22 miles north of Nesquehoning (352° N). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 15 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Nesquehoning at fair strength or better, 47% arrive from the southeast; the rest are spread across two other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Nesquehoning

The farthest main network tower for Nesquehoning is WBRE-TV (NBC), 22 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here.

WTXF-TV (Fox), 64 miles southeast, 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 Nesquehoning

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 38; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WYLN-CDClass A10 mi 314° NWFairHazleton, PA
WVIA-TVFull power22 mi 352° NStrongScranton, PA
WBZM-LDLow power22 mi 352° NFairWilkes-Barre, PA
W09DJ-DClass A23 mi 359° NWeakWilkes-Barre, Etc., PA
W36EY-DClass A23 mi 295° WNWFairBerwick, PA
W29FQ-DTranslator24 mi 237° WSWWeakPottsville, PA
W07DC-DTranslator28 mi 135° SEPoorAllentown/Bethlehem, PA
WPPTFull power28 mi 137° SEGoodPhiladelphia, PA
WLVT-TVFull power28 mi 137° SEGoodAllentown, PA
WBPH-TVFull power28 mi 137° SEGoodBethlehem, PA
W30EB-DLow power31 mi 353° NWeakKingston, PA
W24CS-DTranslator36 mi 187° SPoorReading, PA
W27EC-DTranslator40 mi 99° EPoorBelvidere, NJ
W24DB-DClass A40 mi 6° NWeakClarks Summit, PA
WSRG-LDLow power40 mi 6° NPoorScranton, PA
W14CO-DTranslator42 mi 9° NPoorClarks Summit, Etc., PA
W29EU-DTranslator42 mi 9° NPoorClarks Summit, Etc., PA
W29EV-DTranslator49 mi 91° EPoorHackettstown, NJ
WEFG-LDLow power64 mi 149° SSEPoorPhiladelphia, PA
WPSGFull power64 mi 152° SSEFairPhiladelphia, PA
WMCN-TVFull power64 mi 152° SSEPoorPrinceton, NJ
WHYY-TVFull power64 mi 152° SSEPoorWilmington, DE
WDUM-LDLow power64 mi 152° SSEPoorPhiladelphia, PA
WTVEFull power64 mi 152° SSEPoorWillow Grove, PA
WPHA-CDClass A64 mi 152° SSEPoorPhiladelphia, PA

How Nesquehoning compares with the rest of Pennsylvania

With 23 stations at fair strength or better, Nesquehoning ranks 510th of 1,015 places in Pennsylvania: fewer than the typical Pennsylvania town (24). Its nearest major network tower is 22 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, 11 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Nesquehoning: 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 352° N, the direction of WBRE-TV (NBC), 22 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 23 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 Nesquehoning, PA?

ABC is on channel 16 from WNEP-TV, broadcasting from 22 miles N of Nesquehoning. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Nesquehoning, PA?

CBS is on channel 22 from WYOU, broadcasting from 22 miles N of Nesquehoning. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in Nesquehoning, PA?

NBC is on channel 28 from WBRE-TV, broadcasting from 22 miles N of Nesquehoning. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is Fox in Nesquehoning, PA?

Fox is on channel 29 from WTXF-TV, broadcasting from 64 miles SSE of Nesquehoning. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CW in Nesquehoning, PA?

CW is on channel 56.2 from WOLF-TV, broadcasting from 22 miles N of Nesquehoning. Estimated signal: good.

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

57 transmitters within 70 miles of Nesquehoning; around 23 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 Nesquehoning?

Point your antenna N, at about 352°. The main network towers for Nesquehoning sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Nesquehoning?

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 64 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Nesquehoning?

WTXF-TV (Fox), 64 miles southeast, 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 Nesquehoning?

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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