TV channels & antenna towers in Susquehanna, Pennsylvania

Susquehanna has 31 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 11 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WICZ-TV (Fox), 19 miles to the WNW.

31TV transmitters within 70 miles
6networks over the air
19 mito the closest tower
1,809population

Network channels in Susquehanna

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
FOXWICZ-TVFox40 19 mi294° WNW FairBinghamton, NY
ABCWIVTABC34 19 mi295° WNW GoodBinghamton, NY
NBCWBGH-CDNBC20 19 mi295° WNW PoorBinghamton, NY
CWWBNG-TVCW12.2 20 mi294° WNW FairBinghamton, NY
CWWSWBCW38 36 mi191° S GoodScranton, PA
IONWQPX-TVION64 36 mi191° S GoodScranton, PA
CWWOLF-TVCW56.2 54 mi195° SSW FairHazleton, PA
CBSWYOUCBS22 54 mi195° SSW FairScranton, PA
NBCWBRE-TVNBC28 54 mi195° SSW FairWilkes-Barre, PA
ABCWNEP-TVABC16 54 mi195° SSW GoodScranton, PA
CWWETM-TVCW18.2 66 mi280° W WeakElmira, NY

Over-the-air TV in Susquehanna

With roughly 1,810 residents, Susquehanna is a small community in Pennsylvania. Our map shows 31 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 12 full-power, 5 Class A, 6 low-power and 8 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 11 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 6 at good or strong strength.

5 of them are within 25 miles of Susquehanna, 6 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 20 are more than 45 miles out. Four of the 11 network stations in range are licensed to Binghamton, NY, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Binghamton's stations.

The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 34 (WIVT), CBS on channel 22 (WYOU), NBC on channel 28 (WBRE-TV), Fox on channel 40 (WICZ-TV), CW on channel 38 (WSWB) and ION on channel 64 (WQPX-TV). 2 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 Susquehanna

Point your antenna WNW, at about 294°. The main network towers for Susquehanna sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Four network stations, WICZ-TV, WIVT, WBGH-CD and WBNG-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 19 miles northwest of Susquehanna (294° WNW). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 9 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Susquehanna at fair strength or better, 67% 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 Susquehanna, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Susquehanna

The farthest main network tower for Susquehanna is WIVT (ABC), 19 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here.

WYOU (CBS), 54 miles south and WBRE-TV (NBC), 54 miles south, are the exception: the nearest listed affiliates of those networks are 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 those.

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 Susquehanna

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WSKG-TVFull power20 mi 295° WNWGoodBinghamton, NY
W14CO-DTranslator33 mi 188° SPoorClarks Summit, Etc., PA
W29EU-DTranslator33 mi 188° SPoorClarks Summit, Etc., PA
W24DB-DClass A36 mi 191° SWeakClarks Summit, PA
WSRG-LDLow power36 mi 191° SWeakScranton, PA
W30EB-DLow power46 mi 199° SSWPoorKingston, PA
W20EI-DTranslator49 mi 249° WSWPoorTowanda, PA
W10CP-DTranslator49 mi 249° WSWPoorTowanda, PA
W15CO-DTranslator49 mi 249° WSWPoorTowanda, PA
W09DJ-DClass A53 mi 193° SSWPoorWilkes-Barre, Etc., PA
WBZM-LDLow power54 mi 195° SSWPoorWilkes-Barre, PA
WVIA-TVFull power54 mi 195° SSWGoodScranton, PA
WNYS-CDClass A57 mi 306° NWPoorIthaca, NY
W34FR-DTranslator61 mi 305° NWPoorIthaca, NY
W29EZ-DLow power61 mi 276° WPoorElmira, NY
W26BF-DLow power63 mi 282° WNWPoorElmira, NY
WYNB-LDLow power66 mi 105° ESEPoorEllenville, NY
W20CP-DTranslator69 mi 260° WPoorMansfield, PA
W26CV-DTranslator69 mi 260° WPoorMansfield, PA
WYLN-CDClass A70 mi 195° SSWPoorHazleton, PA

How Susquehanna compares with the rest of Pennsylvania

With 11 stations at fair strength or better, Susquehanna ranks 891st of 1,015 places in Pennsylvania: fewer than the typical Pennsylvania town (24). Its nearest major network tower is 19 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 Binghamton, 20 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Susquehanna: 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 295° WNW, the direction of WIVT (ABC), 19 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 11 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 Susquehanna, PA?

ABC is on channel 34 from WIVT, broadcasting from 19 miles WNW of Susquehanna. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Susquehanna, PA?

CBS is on channel 22 from WYOU, broadcasting from 54 miles SSW of Susquehanna. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in Susquehanna, PA?

NBC is on channel 28 from WBRE-TV, broadcasting from 54 miles SSW of Susquehanna. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is Fox in Susquehanna, PA?

Fox is on channel 40 from WICZ-TV, broadcasting from 19 miles WNW of Susquehanna. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CW in Susquehanna, PA?

CW is on channel 38 from WSWB, broadcasting from 36 miles S of Susquehanna. Estimated signal: good.

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

31 transmitters within 70 miles of Susquehanna; around 11 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 Susquehanna?

Point your antenna WNW, at about 294°. The main network towers for Susquehanna sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Susquehanna?

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 CBS and NBC from up to 54 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Susquehanna?

WYOU (CBS), 54 miles south and WBRE-TV (NBC), 54 miles south, are the exception: the nearest listed affiliates of those networks are 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 those.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Susquehanna?

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 Susquehanna; signal estimates ignore terrain.