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TV channels & antenna towers in Oreland, Pennsylvania

Oreland has 42 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 WEFG-LD, 3.2 miles to the SSW.

Open Oreland in the live finder
42TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
3.2 mito the closest tower
5,678population

Network channels in Oreland

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
ABCWPVI-TVABC6 6.1 mi213° SSW GoodPhiladelphia, PA
IONWPPX-TVION61 6.1 mi213° SSW StrongWilmington, DE
MeTVWDPN-TVMeTV2.1 6.1 mi210° SSW GoodWilmington, DE
TLMWWSITelemundo62 6.1 mi210° SSW StrongMount Laurel, NJ
NBCWCAUNBC10 6.1 mi210° SSW StrongPhiladelphia, PA
UNIWUVP-DTUnivision65 6.2 mi212° SSW StrongVineland, NJ
CWWPHL-TVCW17 6.2 mi212° SSW StrongPhiladelphia, PA
CBSKYW-TVCBS3 6.3 mi213° SSW StrongPhiladelphia, PA
FOXWTXF-TVFox29 6.3 mi211° SSW StrongPhiladelphia, PA
MeTVWFMZ-TVMeTV69.3 34 mi336° NNW FairAllentown, PA

Over-the-air TV in Oreland

Oreland is a town of about 5,680 people in Pennsylvania. There are 42 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 22 full-power, 5 Class A, 10 low-power and 5 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 29 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 23 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 22 transmitters are within 25 miles, 11 between 25 and 45 miles, and 9 farther out. Five of the 10 network stations in range are licensed to Philadelphia, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Philadelphia's stations.

The strongest network signals here 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). 12 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 Oreland

Point your antenna SSW, at about 212°. The main network towers for Oreland sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Nine network stations, WPVI-TV, WPPX-TV, WDPN-TV, WWSI and WCAU and others, transmit from the same tower site about 6.1 miles southwest of Oreland (213° SSW). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

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

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Oreland

The farthest main network tower for Oreland is WTXF-TV (Fox), 6.3 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

WEFG-LD is only 3.2 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 Oreland

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 32; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WEFG-LDLow power3.2 mi 193° SSWStrongPhiladelphia, PA
WDUM-LDLow power6.1 mi 210° SSWGoodPhiladelphia, PA
WTVEFull power6.1 mi 210° SSWGoodWillow Grove, PA
WPHA-CDClass A6.1 mi 210° SSWGoodPhiladelphia, PA
W25FG-DLow power6.1 mi 210° SSWFairPhiladelphia, PA
WFPA-CDClass A6.1 mi 210° SSWGoodPhiladelphia, PA
WPHY-CDClass A6.1 mi 210° SSWGoodTrenton, NJ
WELL-LDLow power6.1 mi 210° SSWGoodPhiladelphia, PA
WMCN-TVFull power6.2 mi 212° SSWGoodPrinceton, NJ
WHYY-TVFull power6.2 mi 212° SSWGoodWilmington, DE
WPSGFull power6.3 mi 213° SSWStrongPhiladelphia, PA
WPSJ-CDClass A6.3 mi 210° SSWGoodHammonton, NJ
WQAV-CDClass A6.3 mi 210° SSWGoodPhiladelphia, PA
WZPA-LDLow power32 mi 146° SEWeakPhiladelphia, PA
WACPFull power32 mi 146° SEFairAtlantic City, NJ
WNJTFull power32 mi 147° SSEGoodTrenton, NJ
WNJSFull power32 mi 147° SSEGoodCamden, NJ
WPPTFull power34 mi 336° NNWFairPhiladelphia, PA
WLVT-TVFull power34 mi 336° NNWFairAllentown, PA
WBPH-TVFull power34 mi 336° NNWFairBethlehem, PA
W07DC-DTranslator34 mi 337° NNWPoorAllentown/Bethlehem, PA
W29FF-DLow power37 mi 91° EWeakAtlantic City, NJ
W24CS-DTranslator41 mi 293° WNWPoorReading, PA
W24ET-DLow power45 mi 149° SSEPoorAtlantic City, NJ
W27EC-DTranslator45 mi 8° NPoorBelvidere, NJ

How Oreland compares with the rest of Pennsylvania

With 29 stations at fair strength or better, Oreland ranks 204th of 1,015 places in Pennsylvania: more than the typical Pennsylvania town (24). Its nearest major network tower is 6.1 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 Norristown, 8.6 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Oreland: step by step

  1. Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
  2. Point it toward 211° SSW, the direction of WTXF-TV (Fox), 6.3 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 29 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 Oreland, PA?

ABC is on channel 6 from WPVI-TV, broadcasting from 6.1 miles SSW of Oreland. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Oreland, PA?

CBS is on channel 3 from KYW-TV, broadcasting from 6.3 miles SSW of Oreland. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Oreland, PA?

NBC is on channel 10 from WCAU, broadcasting from 6.1 miles SSW of Oreland. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Oreland, PA?

Fox is on channel 29 from WTXF-TV, broadcasting from 6.3 miles SSW of Oreland. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CW in Oreland, PA?

CW is on channel 17 from WPHL-TV, broadcasting from 6.2 miles SSW of Oreland. Estimated signal: strong.

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

42 transmitters within 70 miles of Oreland; 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 Oreland?

Point your antenna SSW, at about 212°. The main network towers for Oreland sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Oreland?

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 Oreland?

WEFG-LD is only 3.2 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 Oreland?

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 Oreland; signal estimates ignore terrain.