TV channels & antenna towers in Trexlertown, Pennsylvania

Trexlertown has 62 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, 8.8 miles to the E.

62TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
8.8 mito the closest tower
1,988population

Network channels in Trexlertown

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
MeTVWFMZ-TVMeTV69.3 8.8 mi83° E GoodAllentown, PA
ABCWPVI-TVABC6 40 mi151° SSE FairPhiladelphia, PA
IONWPPX-TVION61 40 mi151° SSE GoodWilmington, DE
CBSKYW-TVCBS3 40 mi151° SSE GoodPhiladelphia, PA
UNIWUVP-DTUnivision65 40 mi151° SSE GoodVineland, NJ
CWWPHL-TVCW17 40 mi151° SSE GoodPhiladelphia, PA
MeTVWDPN-TVMeTV2.1 40 mi151° SSE FairWilmington, DE
TLMWWSITelemundo62 40 mi151° SSE GoodMount Laurel, NJ
NBCWCAUNBC10 40 mi151° SSE GoodPhiladelphia, PA
FOXWTXF-TVFox29 40 mi151° SSE GoodPhiladelphia, PA
ABCWNEP-TVABC16 46 mi343° NNW GoodScranton, PA
CWWOLF-TVCW56.2 46 mi343° NNW GoodHazleton, PA
CBSWYOUCBS22 46 mi342° NNW FairScranton, PA
NBCWBRE-TVNBC28 46 mi342° NNW FairWilkes-Barre, PA
IONWQPX-TVION64 62 mi354° N FairScranton, PA
CWWSWBCW38 62 mi354° N FairScranton, PA
NBCWGALNBC8 64 mi237° WSW WeakLancaster, PA
FOXWPMTFox43 68 mi259° WSW WeakYork, PA
UNIWXBUUnivision15 68 mi258° WSW FairLancaster, PA
CWWHP-TVCW21.3 68 mi258° WSW FairHarrisburg, PA

Over-the-air TV in Trexlertown

Trexlertown is a small community of about 1,990 people in Pennsylvania. There are 62 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 34 full-power, 9 Class A, 11 low-power and 8 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 27 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 15 at good or strong strength.

6 of them are within 25 miles of Trexlertown, 27 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 29 are more than 45 miles 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 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). 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 Trexlertown

Point your antenna SSE, at about 151°. The main network towers for Trexlertown 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 40 miles southeast of Trexlertown (151° SSE). That one direction covers every station on the site.

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

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Trexlertown

The farthest main network tower for Trexlertown is WTXF-TV (Fox), 40 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here.

WNEP-TV (ABC), 46 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 Trexlertown

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 42; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WPPTFull power8.8 mi 83° EGoodPhiladelphia, PA
WLVT-TVFull power8.8 mi 83° EGoodAllentown, PA
WBPH-TVFull power8.8 mi 83° EGoodBethlehem, PA
W07DC-DTranslator9.3 mi 80° EPoorAllentown/Bethlehem, PA
W24CS-DTranslator20 mi 229° SWFairReading, PA
W27EC-DTranslator32 mi 61° ENEPoorBelvidere, NJ
W29FQ-DTranslator32 mi 286° WNWPoorPottsville, PA
WYLN-CDClass A34 mi 328° NNWWeakHazleton, PA
WEFG-LDLow power39 mi 146° SEPoorPhiladelphia, PA
WPSGFull power40 mi 151° SSEGoodPhiladelphia, PA
WMCN-TVFull power40 mi 151° SSEFairPrinceton, NJ
WHYY-TVFull power40 mi 151° SSEFairWilmington, DE
WDUM-LDLow power40 mi 151° SSEPoorPhiladelphia, PA
WTVEFull power40 mi 151° SSEFairWillow Grove, PA
WPHA-CDClass A40 mi 151° SSEWeakPhiladelphia, PA
W25FG-DLow power40 mi 151° SSEPoorPhiladelphia, PA
WFPA-CDClass A40 mi 151° SSEWeakPhiladelphia, PA
WPHY-CDClass A40 mi 151° SSEWeakTrenton, NJ
WELL-LDLow power40 mi 151° SSEPoorPhiladelphia, PA
WPSJ-CDClass A40 mi 151° SSEWeakHammonton, NJ
WQAV-CDClass A40 mi 151° SSEWeakPhiladelphia, PA
W29EV-DTranslator44 mi 61° ENEPoorHackettstown, NJ
W36EY-DClass A45 mi 315° NWPoorBerwick, PA
WVIA-TVFull power46 mi 343° NNWGoodScranton, PA
WBZM-LDLow power46 mi 343° NNWPoorWilkes-Barre, PA

How Trexlertown compares with the rest of Pennsylvania

With 27 stations at fair strength or better, Trexlertown ranks 288th of 1,015 places in Pennsylvania: more than the typical Pennsylvania town (24). Its nearest major network tower is 8.8 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, 7.4 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Trexlertown: 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 151° SSE, the direction of WTXF-TV (Fox), 40 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 Trexlertown, PA?

ABC is on channel 16 from WNEP-TV, broadcasting from 46 miles NNW of Trexlertown. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Trexlertown, PA?

CBS is on channel 3 from KYW-TV, broadcasting from 40 miles SSE of Trexlertown. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Trexlertown, PA?

NBC is on channel 10 from WCAU, broadcasting from 40 miles SSE of Trexlertown. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Trexlertown, PA?

Fox is on channel 29 from WTXF-TV, broadcasting from 40 miles SSE of Trexlertown. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Trexlertown, PA?

CW is on channel 17 from WPHL-TV, broadcasting from 40 miles SSE of Trexlertown. Estimated signal: good.

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

62 transmitters within 70 miles of Trexlertown; 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 Trexlertown?

Point your antenna SSE, at about 151°. The main network towers for Trexlertown sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Trexlertown?

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 46 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Trexlertown?

WNEP-TV (ABC), 46 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 Trexlertown?

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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