TV channels & antenna towers in Toftrees, Pennsylvania

Toftrees has 26 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, Fox, CW, ION and Univision. About 12 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is W26EQ-D, 7.6 miles to the S.

26TV transmitters within 70 miles
6networks over the air
7.6 mito the closest tower
2,053population

Network channels in Toftrees

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
IONWKBS-TVION47.4 34 mi239° WSW WeakAltoona, PA
CBSWTAJ-TVCBS10 34 mi239° WSW GoodAltoona, PA
ABCWATM-TVABC23 34 mi239° WSW GoodAltoona, PA
CWWQMYCW53.3 47 mi57° ENE FairWilliamsport, PA
ABCWHTM-TVABC27 60 mi125° SE WeakHarrisburg, PA
UNIWXBUUnivision15 63 mi122° ESE FairLancaster, PA
CWWHP-TVCW21.3 63 mi122° ESE FairHarrisburg, PA
FOXWPMTFox43 63 mi122° ESE FairYork, PA
CWWJAC-TVCW6.4 66 mi242° WSW FairJohnstown, PA

Over-the-air TV in Toftrees

Toftrees, Pennsylvania has a population of about 2,050. Our map shows 26 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 12 full-power, 2 Class A, 9 low-power and 3 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 12 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 6 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 3 transmitters are within 25 miles, 5 between 25 and 45 miles, and 18 farther out. Three of the 9 network stations in range are licensed to Altoona, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Altoona's stations.

The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 23 (WATM-TV), CBS on channel 10 (WTAJ-TV), Fox on channel 43 (WPMT), CW on channel 21.3 (WHP-TV), ION on channel 47.4 (WKBS-TV) and Univision on channel 15 (WXBU). No NBC affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is WGAL in Lancaster, PA, 86 miles to the southeast. Spanish-language viewers can pick up Univision (fair signal). 3 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 Toftrees

Point your antenna WSW, at about 239°. The main network towers for Toftrees sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Three network stations, WKBS-TV, WTAJ-TV and WATM-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 34 miles southwest of Toftrees (239° WSW). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 7 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Toftrees at fair strength or better, 43% arrive from the southwest; the rest are spread across two other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Toftrees

The farthest main network tower for Toftrees is WATM-TV (ABC), 34 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here.

WPMT (Fox), 63 miles southeast, 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 Toftrees

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
W26EQ-DLow power7.6 mi 185° SGoodState College, PA
WHVL-LDLow power8.1 mi 323° NWGoodState College, Etc., PA
WSPZ-LDLow power8.1 mi 323° NWGoodState College, PA
WPSU-TVFull power36 mi 305° NWGoodClearfield, PA
WTOO-LDLow power40 mi 295° WNWPoorClearfield, PA
W20AD-DTranslator53 mi 56° ENEPoorWilliamsport, PA
W20EU-DTranslator54 mi 172° SPoorChambersburg, PA
W25FE-DLow power54 mi 173° SPoorChambersburg, PA
WCZS-LDLow power54 mi 173° SPoorChambersburg, PA
W09DB-DClass A55 mi 60° ENEPoorWilliamsport, PA
WHLZ-LDLow power60 mi 126° SEPoorHarrisburg, PA
W16EJ-DLow power60 mi 126° SEPoorHarrisburg, PA
WLYHFull power60 mi 125° SEWeakRed Lion, PA
WITF-TVFull power63 mi 122° ESEFairHarrisburg, PA
WRZH-LDLow power65 mi 138° SEPoorLancaster, PA
WTOO-CDClass A66 mi 242° WSWPoorJohnstown, PA
W36FK-DTranslator67 mi 268° WPoorAltoona, PA

How Toftrees compares with the rest of Pennsylvania

With 12 stations at fair strength or better, Toftrees ranks 875th of 1,015 places in Pennsylvania: fewer than the typical Pennsylvania town (24). Its nearest major network tower is 34 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 State College, 2.5 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Toftrees: 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 239° WSW, the direction of WATM-TV (ABC), 34 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 12 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 Toftrees, PA?

ABC is on channel 23 from WATM-TV, broadcasting from 34 miles WSW of Toftrees. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Toftrees, PA?

CBS is on channel 10 from WTAJ-TV, broadcasting from 34 miles WSW of Toftrees. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Toftrees, PA?

Fox is on channel 43 from WPMT, broadcasting from 63 miles ESE of Toftrees. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CW in Toftrees, PA?

CW is on channel 21.3 from WHP-TV, broadcasting from 63 miles ESE of Toftrees. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is Univision in Toftrees, PA?

Univision is on channel 15 from WXBU, broadcasting from 63 miles ESE of Toftrees. Estimated signal: fair.

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

26 transmitters within 70 miles of Toftrees; around 12 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 Toftrees?

Point your antenna WSW, at about 239°. The main network towers for Toftrees sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Toftrees?

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 Fox from up to 63 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Toftrees?

WPMT (Fox), 63 miles southeast, 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 Toftrees?

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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