TV channels & antenna towers in Waymart, Pennsylvania

Waymart has 29 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 13 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is W14CO-D, 16 miles to the WSW.

29TV transmitters within 70 miles
6networks over the air
16 mito the closest tower
1,279population

Network channels in Waymart

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
IONWQPX-TVION64 19 mi239° WSW StrongScranton, PA
CWWSWBCW38 19 mi239° WSW GoodScranton, PA
CWWOLF-TVCW56.2 36 mi221° SW GoodHazleton, PA
ABCWNEP-TVABC16 37 mi221° SW GoodScranton, PA
CBSWYOUCBS22 37 mi221° SW FairScranton, PA
NBCWBRE-TVNBC28 37 mi221° SW FairWilkes-Barre, PA
FOXWICZ-TVFox40 43 mi320° NW FairBinghamton, NY
ABCWIVTABC34 43 mi321° NW GoodBinghamton, NY
NBCWBGH-CDNBC20 43 mi321° NW PoorBinghamton, NY
CWWBNG-TVCW12.2 43 mi320° NW FairBinghamton, NY

Over-the-air TV in Waymart

Waymart, Pennsylvania has a population of about 1,280. Our map shows 29 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 11 full-power, 5 Class A, 4 low-power and 9 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 13 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 6 at good or strong strength.

6 of them are within 25 miles of Waymart, 13 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 10 are more than 45 miles out. Four of the 10 network stations in range are licensed to Scranton, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Scranton's stations.

The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 16 (WNEP-TV), 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 Waymart

The main network towers around Waymart are in different directions: ABC 221° SW (37 mi), CBS 221° SW (37 mi), NBC 221° SW (37 mi) and Fox 320° NW (43 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Four network stations, WOLF-TV, WNEP-TV, WYOU and WBRE-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 36 miles southwest of Waymart (221° SW). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 9 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Waymart at fair strength or better, 67% arrive from the southwest; the rest are spread across one other direction.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Waymart

The farthest main network tower for Waymart is WICZ-TV (Fox), 43 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.

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 Waymart

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
W14CO-DTranslator16 mi 242° WSWPoorClarks Summit, Etc., PA
W29EU-DTranslator16 mi 242° WSWWeakClarks Summit, Etc., PA
W24DB-DClass A19 mi 239° WSWFairClarks Summit, PA
WSRG-LDLow power19 mi 239° WSWFairScranton, PA
W30EB-DLow power31 mi 234° SWWeakKingston, PA
W09DJ-DClass A34 mi 219° SWPoorWilkes-Barre, Etc., PA
WBZM-LDLow power36 mi 221° SWWeakWilkes-Barre, PA
WVIA-TVFull power37 mi 221° SWGoodScranton, PA
WSKG-TVFull power43 mi 320° NWFairBinghamton, NY
WYLN-CDClass A51 mi 214° SWPoorHazleton, PA
W23EX-DTranslator54 mi 123° ESEPoorSussex, NJ
WYNB-LDLow power55 mi 82° EPoorEllenville, NY
W10CP-DTranslator56 mi 278° WPoorTowanda, PA
W15CO-DTranslator56 mi 278° WPoorTowanda, PA
W20EI-DTranslator56 mi 278° WPoorTowanda, PA
W29EV-DTranslator57 mi 151° SSEPoorHackettstown, NJ
W36EY-DClass A58 mi 227° SWPoorBerwick, PA
W27EC-DTranslator59 mi 162° SSEPoorBelvidere, NJ
W07DC-DTranslator70 mi 181° SPoorAllentown/Bethlehem, PA

How Waymart compares with the rest of Pennsylvania

With 13 stations at fair strength or better, Waymart ranks 845th 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 Scranton, 18 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Waymart: 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 320° NW, the direction of WICZ-TV (Fox), 43 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 13 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 Waymart, PA?

ABC is on channel 16 from WNEP-TV, broadcasting from 37 miles SW of Waymart. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Waymart, PA?

CBS is on channel 22 from WYOU, broadcasting from 37 miles SW of Waymart. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in Waymart, PA?

NBC is on channel 28 from WBRE-TV, broadcasting from 37 miles SW of Waymart. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is Fox in Waymart, PA?

Fox is on channel 40 from WICZ-TV, broadcasting from 43 miles NW of Waymart. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CW in Waymart, PA?

CW is on channel 38 from WSWB, broadcasting from 19 miles WSW of Waymart. Estimated signal: good.

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

29 transmitters within 70 miles of Waymart; around 13 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 Waymart?

The main network towers around Waymart are in different directions: ABC 221° SW (37 mi), CBS 221° SW (37 mi), NBC 221° SW (37 mi) and Fox 320° NW (43 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

What kind of antenna do I need in Waymart?

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. The towers are spread over about 99° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Waymart?

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.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Waymart?

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 Waymart; signal estimates ignore terrain.