TV channels & antenna towers in Stony Creek Mills, Pennsylvania
Stony Creek Mills has 59 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 28 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is W24CS-D, 1.6 miles to the WNW.
Network channels in Stony Creek Mills
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MeTVWFMZ-TVMeTV | 69.3 | 27 mi | 56° NE | Good | Allentown, PA |
| CBSKYW-TVCBS | 3 | 39 mi | 122° ESE | Good | Philadelphia, PA |
| ABCWPVI-TVABC | 6 | 39 mi | 122° ESE | Fair | Philadelphia, PA |
| IONWPPX-TVION | 61 | 39 mi | 122° ESE | Good | Wilmington, DE |
| UNIWUVP-DTUnivision | 65 | 39 mi | 122° ESE | Good | Vineland, NJ |
| CWWPHL-TVCW | 17 | 39 mi | 122° ESE | Good | Philadelphia, PA |
| FOXWTXF-TVFox | 29 | 39 mi | 122° ESE | Good | Philadelphia, PA |
| MeTVWDPN-TVMeTV | 2.1 | 39 mi | 122° ESE | Fair | Wilmington, DE |
| TLMWWSITelemundo | 62 | 39 mi | 122° ESE | Good | Mount Laurel, NJ |
| NBCWCAUNBC | 10 | 39 mi | 122° ESE | Good | Philadelphia, PA |
| NBCWGALNBC | 8 | 45 mi | 242° WSW | Fair | Lancaster, PA |
| FOXWPMTFox | 43 | 53 mi | 270° W | Fair | York, PA |
| UNIWXBUUnivision | 15 | 53 mi | 270° W | Good | Lancaster, PA |
| CWWHP-TVCW | 21.3 | 53 mi | 270° W | Good | Harrisburg, PA |
| ABCWHTM-TVABC | 27 | 57 mi | 268° W | Weak | Harrisburg, PA |
| ABCWNEP-TVABC | 16 | 58 mi | 360° N | Good | Scranton, PA |
| CBSWYOUCBS | 22 | 58 mi | 360° N | Fair | Scranton, PA |
| NBCWBRE-TVNBC | 28 | 58 mi | 360° N | Fair | Wilkes-Barre, PA |
| CWWOLF-TVCW | 56.2 | 58 mi | 0° N | Fair | Hazleton, PA |
Over-the-air TV in Stony Creek Mills
Stony Creek Mills, Pennsylvania has a population of about 1,050. There are 59 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 32 full-power, 8 Class A, 14 low-power and 5 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 28 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 17 at good or strong strength.
By distance, 1 transmitter is within 25 miles, 30 between 25 and 45 miles, and 28 farther 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 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). 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 Stony Creek Mills
Point your antenna ESE, at about 122°. The main network towers for Stony Creek Mills sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Nine network stations, KYW-TV, WPVI-TV, WPPX-TV, WUVP-DT and WPHL-TV and others, transmit from the same tower site about 39 miles southeast of Stony Creek Mills (122° ESE). 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 Stony Creek Mills 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 Stony Creek Mills, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Stony Creek Mills
The farthest main network tower for Stony Creek Mills is WCAU (NBC), 39 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here.
WNEP-TV (ABC), 58 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.
W24CS-D is only 1.6 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 Stony Creek Mills
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 40; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W24CS-DTranslator | 1.6 mi | 291° WNW | Strong | Reading, PA |
| WPPTFull power | 27 mi | 56° NE | Good | Philadelphia, PA |
| WLVT-TVFull power | 27 mi | 56° NE | Good | Allentown, PA |
| WBPH-TVFull power | 27 mi | 56° NE | Good | Bethlehem, PA |
| W07DC-DTranslator | 28 mi | 56° NE | Poor | Allentown/Bethlehem, PA |
| W29FQ-DTranslator | 29 mi | 323° NW | Weak | Pottsville, PA |
| WPSGFull power | 39 mi | 122° ESE | Good | Philadelphia, PA |
| WMCN-TVFull power | 39 mi | 122° ESE | Fair | Princeton, NJ |
| WHYY-TVFull power | 39 mi | 122° ESE | Fair | Wilmington, DE |
| WDUM-LDLow power | 39 mi | 122° ESE | Poor | Philadelphia, PA |
| WTVEFull power | 39 mi | 122° ESE | Fair | Willow Grove, PA |
| WPHA-CDClass A | 39 mi | 122° ESE | Weak | Philadelphia, PA |
| W25FG-DLow power | 39 mi | 122° ESE | Poor | Philadelphia, PA |
| WFPA-CDClass A | 39 mi | 122° ESE | Weak | Philadelphia, PA |
| WPHY-CDClass A | 39 mi | 122° ESE | Weak | Trenton, NJ |
| WELL-LDLow power | 39 mi | 122° ESE | Poor | Philadelphia, PA |
| WPSJ-CDClass A | 40 mi | 122° ESE | Weak | Hammonton, NJ |
| WQAV-CDClass A | 40 mi | 122° ESE | Weak | Philadelphia, PA |
| WEFG-LDLow power | 40 mi | 117° ESE | Poor | Philadelphia, PA |
| WYLN-CDClass A | 43 mi | 354° N | Weak | Hazleton, PA |
| WLZH-LDLow power | 48 mi | 231° SW | Poor | Harrisburg/Lancaster, PA |
| WLHY-LDLow power | 48 mi | 231° SW | Poor | Lebanon - Harrisburg - York - la-Caster, PA |
| W36EY-DClass A | 49 mi | 339° NNW | Poor | Berwick, PA |
| W27EC-DTranslator | 51 mi | 55° NE | Poor | Belvidere, NJ |
| WITF-TVFull power | 53 mi | 270° W | Fair | Harrisburg, PA |
How Stony Creek Mills compares with the rest of Pennsylvania
With 28 stations at fair strength or better, Stony Creek Mills ranks 257th of 1,015 places in Pennsylvania: more than the typical Pennsylvania town (24). Its nearest major network tower is 27 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 Reading, 3.1 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Stony Creek Mills: step by step
- 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.
- Point it toward 122° ESE, the direction of WCAU (NBC), 39 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 28 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 Stony Creek Mills, PA?
ABC is on channel 16 from WNEP-TV, broadcasting from 58 miles N of Stony Creek Mills. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CBS in Stony Creek Mills, PA?
CBS is on channel 3 from KYW-TV, broadcasting from 39 miles ESE of Stony Creek Mills. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in Stony Creek Mills, PA?
NBC is on channel 10 from WCAU, broadcasting from 39 miles ESE of Stony Creek Mills. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in Stony Creek Mills, PA?
Fox is on channel 29 from WTXF-TV, broadcasting from 39 miles ESE of Stony Creek Mills. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CW in Stony Creek Mills, PA?
CW is on channel 17 from WPHL-TV, broadcasting from 39 miles ESE of Stony Creek Mills. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Stony Creek Mills?
59 transmitters within 70 miles of Stony Creek Mills; around 28 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 Stony Creek Mills?
Point your antenna ESE, at about 122°. The main network towers for Stony Creek Mills sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Stony Creek Mills?
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 Stony Creek Mills?
WNEP-TV (ABC), 58 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 Stony Creek Mills?
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 Stony Creek Mills; signal estimates ignore terrain.