TV channels & antenna towers in Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania
Plymouth Meeting has 41 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 WPVI-TV (ABC), 4.4 miles to the SSE.
Network channels in Plymouth Meeting
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABCWPVI-TVABC | 6 | 4.4 mi | 156° SSE | Strong | Philadelphia, PA |
| IONWPPX-TVION | 61 | 4.4 mi | 156° SSE | Strong | Wilmington, DE |
| CBSKYW-TVCBS | 3 | 4.5 mi | 158° SSE | Strong | Philadelphia, PA |
| UNIWUVP-DTUnivision | 65 | 4.6 mi | 156° SSE | Strong | Vineland, NJ |
| CWWPHL-TVCW | 17 | 4.6 mi | 156° SSE | Strong | Philadelphia, PA |
| MeTVWDPN-TVMeTV | 2.1 | 4.7 mi | 154° SSE | Strong | Wilmington, DE |
| TLMWWSITelemundo | 62 | 4.7 mi | 154° SSE | Strong | Mount Laurel, NJ |
| NBCWCAUNBC | 10 | 4.7 mi | 154° SSE | Strong | Philadelphia, PA |
| FOXWTXF-TVFox | 29 | 4.7 mi | 156° SSE | Strong | Philadelphia, PA |
| MeTVWFMZ-TVMeTV | 69.3 | 33 mi | 345° NNW | Fair | Allentown, PA |
Over-the-air TV in Plymouth Meeting
With roughly 6,180 residents, Plymouth Meeting is a town in Pennsylvania. Our map shows 41 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 22 full-power, 6 Class A, 8 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 24 at good or strong strength.
22 of them are within 25 miles of Plymouth Meeting, 11 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 8 are more than 45 miles 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 Plymouth Meeting
Point your antenna SSE, at about 156°. The main network towers for Plymouth Meeting sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Nine network stations, WPVI-TV, WPPX-TV, KYW-TV, WUVP-DT and WPHL-TV and others, transmit from the same tower site about 4.4 miles southeast of Plymouth Meeting (156° SSE). 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 Plymouth Meeting at fair strength or better, 80% 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 Plymouth Meeting, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Plymouth Meeting
The farthest main network tower for Plymouth Meeting is WTXF-TV (Fox), 4.7 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.
WPVI-TV is only 4.4 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 Plymouth Meeting
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 31; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WPSGFull power | 4.5 mi | 158° SSE | Strong | Philadelphia, PA |
| WMCN-TVFull power | 4.6 mi | 156° SSE | Good | Princeton, NJ |
| WHYY-TVFull power | 4.6 mi | 156° SSE | Good | Wilmington, DE |
| WDUM-LDLow power | 4.7 mi | 154° SSE | Good | Philadelphia, PA |
| WTVEFull power | 4.7 mi | 154° SSE | Good | Willow Grove, PA |
| WPHA-CDClass A | 4.7 mi | 154° SSE | Good | Philadelphia, PA |
| W25FG-DLow power | 4.7 mi | 154° SSE | Good | Philadelphia, PA |
| WFPA-CDClass A | 4.7 mi | 154° SSE | Good | Philadelphia, PA |
| WPHY-CDClass A | 4.7 mi | 154° SSE | Good | Trenton, NJ |
| WELL-LDLow power | 4.7 mi | 154° SSE | Good | Philadelphia, PA |
| WPSJ-CDClass A | 4.8 mi | 156° SSE | Good | Hammonton, NJ |
| WQAV-CDClass A | 4.8 mi | 156° SSE | Good | Philadelphia, PA |
| WEFG-LDLow power | 4.8 mi | 114° ESE | Good | Philadelphia, PA |
| WPPTFull power | 33 mi | 345° NNW | Fair | Philadelphia, PA |
| WLVT-TVFull power | 33 mi | 345° NNW | Fair | Allentown, PA |
| WBPH-TVFull power | 33 mi | 345° NNW | Fair | Bethlehem, PA |
| W07DC-DTranslator | 33 mi | 346° NNW | Poor | Allentown/Bethlehem, PA |
| WZPA-LDLow power | 34 mi | 138° SE | Weak | Philadelphia, PA |
| WACPFull power | 34 mi | 138° SE | Fair | Atlantic City, NJ |
| WNJTFull power | 34 mi | 138° SE | Good | Trenton, NJ |
| WNJSFull power | 34 mi | 138° SE | Good | Camden, NJ |
| W24CS-DTranslator | 37 mi | 298° WNW | Poor | Reading, PA |
| W29FF-DLow power | 42 mi | 89° E | Poor | Atlantic City, NJ |
| W24ET-DLow power | 47 mi | 143° SE | Poor | Atlantic City, NJ |
| W27EC-DTranslator | 47 mi | 13° NNE | Poor | Belvidere, NJ |
How Plymouth Meeting compares with the rest of Pennsylvania
With 29 stations at fair strength or better, Plymouth Meeting ranks 204th of 1,015 places in Pennsylvania: more than the typical Pennsylvania town (24). Its nearest major network tower is 4.4 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, 3.7 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Plymouth Meeting: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 156° SSE, the direction of WTXF-TV (Fox), 4.7 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 Plymouth Meeting, PA?
ABC is on channel 6 from WPVI-TV, broadcasting from 4.4 miles SSE of Plymouth Meeting. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CBS in Plymouth Meeting, PA?
CBS is on channel 3 from KYW-TV, broadcasting from 4.5 miles SSE of Plymouth Meeting. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is NBC in Plymouth Meeting, PA?
NBC is on channel 10 from WCAU, broadcasting from 4.7 miles SSE of Plymouth Meeting. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is Fox in Plymouth Meeting, PA?
Fox is on channel 29 from WTXF-TV, broadcasting from 4.7 miles SSE of Plymouth Meeting. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CW in Plymouth Meeting, PA?
CW is on channel 17 from WPHL-TV, broadcasting from 4.6 miles SSE of Plymouth Meeting. Estimated signal: strong.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Plymouth Meeting?
41 transmitters within 70 miles of Plymouth Meeting; 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 Plymouth Meeting?
Point your antenna SSE, at about 156°. The main network towers for Plymouth Meeting sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Plymouth Meeting?
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 Plymouth Meeting?
WPVI-TV is only 4.4 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 Plymouth Meeting?
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 Plymouth Meeting; signal estimates ignore terrain.