TV channels & antenna towers in Red Lion, Pennsylvania

Red Lion has 61 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 27 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WPPT, 11 miles to the ENE.

61TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
11 mito the closest tower
6,055population

Network channels in Red Lion

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
MeTVWFMZ-TVMeTV69.3 11 mi58° ENE GoodAllentown, PA
ABCWPVI-TVABC6 36 mi147° SSE FairPhiladelphia, PA
IONWPPX-TVION61 36 mi147° SSE GoodWilmington, DE
CBSKYW-TVCBS3 36 mi147° SSE GoodPhiladelphia, PA
UNIWUVP-DTUnivision65 36 mi147° SSE GoodVineland, NJ
CWWPHL-TVCW17 36 mi147° SSE GoodPhiladelphia, PA
MeTVWDPN-TVMeTV2.1 36 mi146° SSE FairWilmington, DE
TLMWWSITelemundo62 36 mi146° SSE GoodMount Laurel, NJ
NBCWCAUNBC10 36 mi146° SSE GoodPhiladelphia, PA
FOXWTXF-TVFox29 36 mi147° SSE GoodPhiladelphia, PA
ABCWNEP-TVABC16 50 mi345° NNW GoodScranton, PA
CWWOLF-TVCW56.2 50 mi345° NNW FairHazleton, PA
CBSWYOUCBS22 50 mi345° NNW FairScranton, PA
NBCWBRE-TVNBC28 50 mi345° NNW FairWilkes-Barre, PA
NBCWGALNBC8 61 mi240° WSW FairLancaster, PA
IONWQPX-TVION64 66 mi355° N FairScranton, PA
CWWSWBCW38 66 mi355° N WeakScranton, PA
FOXWPMTFox43 67 mi262° W WeakYork, PA
UNIWXBUUnivision15 67 mi262° W FairLancaster, PA
CWWHP-TVCW21.3 67 mi262° W FairHarrisburg, PA

Over-the-air TV in Red Lion

Red Lion is a town of about 6,060 people in Pennsylvania. There are 61 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 34 full-power, 9 Class A, 11 low-power and 7 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 27 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 14 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 6 transmitters are within 25 miles, 25 between 25 and 45 miles, and 30 farther out. Five of the 20 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 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). 14 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 Red Lion

Point your antenna SSE, at about 147°. The main network towers for Red Lion 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 36 miles southeast of Red Lion (147° SSE). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 18 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Red Lion at fair strength or better, 50% arrive from the southeast; the rest are spread across four other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Red Lion

The farthest main network tower for Red Lion is WTXF-TV (Fox), 36 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here.

WNEP-TV (ABC), 50 miles north, 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 Red Lion

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 41; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WPPTFull power11 mi 58° ENEGoodPhiladelphia, PA
WLVT-TVFull power11 mi 58° ENEGoodAllentown, PA
WBPH-TVFull power11 mi 58° ENEGoodBethlehem, PA
W07DC-DTranslator12 mi 57° ENEPoorAllentown/Bethlehem, PA
W24CS-DTranslator17 mi 240° WSWFairReading, PA
W29FQ-DTranslator33 mi 294° WNWPoorPottsville, PA
W27EC-DTranslator35 mi 55° NEPoorBelvidere, NJ
WEFG-LDLow power36 mi 141° SEWeakPhiladelphia, PA
WPSGFull power36 mi 147° SSEGoodPhiladelphia, PA
WMCN-TVFull power36 mi 147° SSEFairPrinceton, NJ
WHYY-TVFull power36 mi 147° SSEFairWilmington, DE
WDUM-LDLow power36 mi 146° SSEPoorPhiladelphia, PA
WTVEFull power36 mi 146° SSEFairWillow Grove, PA
WPHA-CDClass A36 mi 146° SSEWeakPhiladelphia, PA
W25FG-DLow power36 mi 146° SSEPoorPhiladelphia, PA
WFPA-CDClass A36 mi 146° SSEWeakPhiladelphia, PA
WPHY-CDClass A36 mi 146° SSEWeakTrenton, NJ
WELL-LDLow power36 mi 146° SSEWeakPhiladelphia, PA
WPSJ-CDClass A36 mi 147° SSEWeakHammonton, NJ
WQAV-CDClass A36 mi 147° SSEWeakPhiladelphia, PA
WYLN-CDClass A38 mi 332° NNWWeakHazleton, PA
W29EV-DTranslator47 mi 56° ENEPoorHackettstown, NJ
W36EY-DClass A48 mi 319° NWPoorBerwick, PA
WVIA-TVFull power50 mi 345° NNWGoodScranton, PA
WBZM-LDLow power50 mi 345° NNWPoorWilkes-Barre, PA

How Red Lion compares with the rest of Pennsylvania

With 27 stations at fair strength or better, Red Lion ranks 288th of 1,015 places in Pennsylvania: more than the typical Pennsylvania town (24). Its nearest major network tower is 11 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 Allentown, 11 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Red Lion: 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 147° SSE, the direction of WTXF-TV (Fox), 36 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 27 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 Red Lion, PA?

ABC is on channel 16 from WNEP-TV, broadcasting from 50 miles NNW of Red Lion. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Red Lion, PA?

CBS is on channel 3 from KYW-TV, broadcasting from 36 miles SSE of Red Lion. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Red Lion, PA?

NBC is on channel 10 from WCAU, broadcasting from 36 miles SSE of Red Lion. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Red Lion, PA?

Fox is on channel 29 from WTXF-TV, broadcasting from 36 miles SSE of Red Lion. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Red Lion, PA?

CW is on channel 17 from WPHL-TV, broadcasting from 36 miles SSE of Red Lion. Estimated signal: good.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Red Lion?

61 transmitters within 70 miles of Red Lion; around 27 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 Red Lion?

Point your antenna SSE, at about 147°. The main network towers for Red Lion sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Red Lion?

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 50 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Red Lion?

WNEP-TV (ABC), 50 miles north, 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 Red Lion?

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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