TV channels & antenna towers in Quakertown, Pennsylvania

Quakertown has 53 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 33 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WPPT, 9.9 miles to the NNW.

53TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
9.9 mito the closest tower
8,855population

Network channels in Quakertown

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
MeTVWFMZ-TVMeTV69.3 9.9 mi329° NNW GoodAllentown, PA
ABCWPVI-TVABC6 28 mi169° S FairPhiladelphia, PA
IONWPPX-TVION61 28 mi169° S GoodWilmington, DE
CBSKYW-TVCBS3 28 mi169° S GoodPhiladelphia, PA
UNIWUVP-DTUnivision65 28 mi169° S GoodVineland, NJ
CWWPHL-TVCW17 28 mi169° S GoodPhiladelphia, PA
MeTVWDPN-TVMeTV2.1 28 mi169° SSE FairWilmington, DE
TLMWWSITelemundo62 28 mi169° SSE GoodMount Laurel, NJ
NBCWCAUNBC10 28 mi169° SSE GoodPhiladelphia, PA
FOXWTXF-TVFox29 28 mi169° S GoodPhiladelphia, PA
ABCWNEP-TVABC16 58 mi332° NNW GoodScranton, PA
CWWOLF-TVCW56.2 58 mi332° NNW FairHazleton, PA
CBSWYOUCBS22 58 mi332° NNW FairScranton, PA
NBCWBRE-TVNBC28 58 mi332° NNW FairWilkes-Barre, PA

Over-the-air TV in Quakertown

With roughly 8,860 residents, Quakertown is a town in Pennsylvania. Our map shows 53 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 27 full-power, 8 Class A, 12 low-power and 6 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 33 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 14 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 5 transmitters are within 25 miles, 25 between 25 and 45 miles, and 23 farther out. Five of the 14 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 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 69.3 (WFMZ-TV). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (good signal) and Univision (good signal). 13 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 Quakertown

Point your antenna S, at about 169°. The main network towers for Quakertown 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 28 miles south of Quakertown (169° S). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 14 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Quakertown at fair strength or better, 64% arrive from the south; the rest are spread across one other direction.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Quakertown

The farthest main network tower for Quakertown is WTXF-TV (Fox), 28 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here.

WNEP-TV (ABC), 58 miles northwest, 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 Quakertown

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 39; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WPPTFull power9.9 mi 329° NNWGoodPhiladelphia, PA
WLVT-TVFull power9.9 mi 329° NNWGoodAllentown, PA
WBPH-TVFull power9.9 mi 329° NNWGoodBethlehem, PA
W07DC-DTranslator10 mi 333° NNWPoorAllentown/Bethlehem, PA
WEFG-LDLow power27 mi 163° SSEFairPhiladelphia, PA
W27EC-DTranslator27 mi 33° NNEWeakBelvidere, NJ
WPSGFull power28 mi 169° SGoodPhiladelphia, PA
WMCN-TVFull power28 mi 169° SFairPrinceton, NJ
WHYY-TVFull power28 mi 169° SFairWilmington, DE
WDUM-LDLow power28 mi 169° SSEWeakPhiladelphia, PA
WTVEFull power28 mi 169° SSEFairWillow Grove, PA
WPHA-CDClass A28 mi 169° SSEFairPhiladelphia, PA
W25FG-DLow power28 mi 169° SSEWeakPhiladelphia, PA
WFPA-CDClass A28 mi 169° SSEFairPhiladelphia, PA
WPHY-CDClass A28 mi 169° SSEFairTrenton, NJ
WELL-LDLow power28 mi 169° SSEFairPhiladelphia, PA
WPSJ-CDClass A28 mi 169° SSEFairHammonton, NJ
WQAV-CDClass A28 mi 169° SSEFairPhiladelphia, PA
W24CS-DTranslator30 mi 258° WSWWeakReading, PA
W29EV-DTranslator38 mi 41° NEPoorHackettstown, NJ
WNJBFull power46 mi 74° ENEFairNew Brunswick, NJ
WNJNFull power46 mi 74° ENEFairMontclair, NJ
W29FQ-DTranslator48 mi 290° WNWPoorPottsville, PA
WYLN-CDClass A49 mi 319° NWPoorHazleton, PA
W29FF-DLow power51 mi 117° ESEPoorAtlantic City, NJ

How Quakertown compares with the rest of Pennsylvania

With 33 stations at fair strength or better, Quakertown ranks 70th of 1,015 places in Pennsylvania: more than the typical Pennsylvania town (24). Its nearest major network tower is 9.9 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 Bethlehem, 13 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Quakertown: 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 169° S, the direction of WTXF-TV (Fox), 28 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 33 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 Quakertown, PA?

ABC is on channel 16 from WNEP-TV, broadcasting from 58 miles NNW of Quakertown. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Quakertown, PA?

CBS is on channel 3 from KYW-TV, broadcasting from 28 miles S of Quakertown. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Quakertown, PA?

NBC is on channel 10 from WCAU, broadcasting from 28 miles SSE of Quakertown. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Quakertown, PA?

Fox is on channel 29 from WTXF-TV, broadcasting from 28 miles S of Quakertown. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Quakertown, PA?

CW is on channel 17 from WPHL-TV, broadcasting from 28 miles S of Quakertown. Estimated signal: good.

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

53 transmitters within 70 miles of Quakertown; around 33 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 Quakertown?

Point your antenna S, at about 169°. The main network towers for Quakertown sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Quakertown?

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 ABC from up to 58 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Quakertown?

WNEP-TV (ABC), 58 miles northwest, 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 Quakertown?

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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