TV channels & antenna towers in Wayne, Pennsylvania

Wayne has 43 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 29 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WPSG, 7.7 miles to the E.

43TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
7.7 mito the closest tower
30,892population

Network channels in Wayne

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
CBSKYW-TVCBS3 7.7 mi91° E StrongPhiladelphia, PA
ABCWPVI-TVABC6 7.8 mi90° E GoodPhiladelphia, PA
IONWPPX-TVION61 7.8 mi90° E StrongWilmington, DE
UNIWUVP-DTUnivision65 7.8 mi91° E StrongVineland, NJ
CWWPHL-TVCW17 7.8 mi91° E StrongPhiladelphia, PA
FOXWTXF-TVFox29 7.9 mi92° E StrongPhiladelphia, PA
MeTVWDPN-TVMeTV2.1 8.0 mi91° E GoodWilmington, DE
TLMWWSITelemundo62 8.0 mi91° E StrongMount Laurel, NJ
NBCWCAUNBC10 8.0 mi91° E StrongPhiladelphia, PA
MeTVWFMZ-TVMeTV69.3 36 mi356° N FairAllentown, PA
NBCWGALNBC8 65 mi270° W WeakLancaster, PA

Over-the-air TV in Wayne

Wayne is a town of about 30,900 people in Pennsylvania. There are 43 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 23 full-power, 5 Class A, 10 low-power and 5 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 29 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 22 at good or strong strength.

22 of them are within 25 miles of Wayne, 10 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 11 are more than 45 miles out. Five of the 11 network stations in range are licensed to Philadelphia, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Philadelphia's stations.

For the networks, the best local options are ABC on channel 6 (WPVI-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 2.1 (WDPN-TV). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (strong signal) and Univision (strong signal). 12 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 Wayne

Point your antenna E, at about 91°. The main network towers for Wayne 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 7.7 miles east of Wayne (91° E). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 10 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Wayne at fair strength or better, 90% arrive from the east; the rest are spread across one other direction.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Wayne

The farthest main network tower for Wayne is WCAU (NBC), 8.0 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.

WPSG is only 7.7 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 Wayne

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 32; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WPSGFull power7.7 mi 91° EStrongPhiladelphia, PA
WMCN-TVFull power7.8 mi 91° EGoodPrinceton, NJ
WHYY-TVFull power7.8 mi 91° EGoodWilmington, DE
WPSJ-CDClass A8.0 mi 93° EGoodHammonton, NJ
WQAV-CDClass A8.0 mi 93° EGoodPhiladelphia, PA
WDUM-LDLow power8.0 mi 91° EFairPhiladelphia, PA
WTVEFull power8.0 mi 91° EGoodWillow Grove, PA
WPHA-CDClass A8.0 mi 91° EGoodPhiladelphia, PA
W25FG-DLow power8.0 mi 91° EFairPhiladelphia, PA
WFPA-CDClass A8.0 mi 91° EGoodPhiladelphia, PA
WPHY-CDClass A8.0 mi 91° EGoodTrenton, NJ
WELL-LDLow power8.0 mi 91° EGoodPhiladelphia, PA
WEFG-LDLow power11 mi 79° EGoodPhiladelphia, PA
W24CS-DTranslator34 mi 309° NWWeakReading, PA
WZPA-LDLow power36 mi 126° SEWeakPhiladelphia, PA
WACPFull power36 mi 126° SEFairAtlantic City, NJ
WPPTFull power36 mi 356° NFairPhiladelphia, PA
WLVT-TVFull power36 mi 356° NFairAllentown, PA
WBPH-TVFull power36 mi 356° NFairBethlehem, PA
WNJTFull power36 mi 127° SEGoodTrenton, NJ
WNJSFull power36 mi 127° SEGoodCamden, NJ
W07DC-DTranslator37 mi 356° NPoorAllentown/Bethlehem, PA
W24ET-DLow power48 mi 135° SEPoorAtlantic City, NJ
W29FF-DLow power48 mi 85° EPoorAtlantic City, NJ
W27EC-DTranslator53 mi 19° NNEPoorBelvidere, NJ

How Wayne compares with the rest of Pennsylvania

With 29 stations at fair strength or better, Wayne ranks 204th of 1,015 places in Pennsylvania: more than the typical Pennsylvania town (24). Its nearest major network tower is 7.7 miles away, against a state median of 16 miles.

37% of Pennsylvania's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an indoor antenna. The nearest larger city is Philadelphia, 13 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Wayne: step by step

  1. Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
  2. Point it toward 91° E, the direction of WCAU (NBC), 8.0 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 29 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 Wayne, PA?

ABC is on channel 6 from WPVI-TV, broadcasting from 7.8 miles E of Wayne. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Wayne, PA?

CBS is on channel 3 from KYW-TV, broadcasting from 7.7 miles E of Wayne. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Wayne, PA?

NBC is on channel 10 from WCAU, broadcasting from 8.0 miles E of Wayne. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Wayne, PA?

Fox is on channel 29 from WTXF-TV, broadcasting from 7.9 miles E of Wayne. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CW in Wayne, PA?

CW is on channel 17 from WPHL-TV, broadcasting from 7.8 miles E of Wayne. Estimated signal: strong.

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

43 transmitters within 70 miles of Wayne; around 29 of them are likely to be receivable with indoor 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 Wayne?

Point your antenna E, at about 91°. The main network towers for Wayne sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Wayne?

Indoor antenna (up to ~25 miles). The main towers are close. A flat indoor antenna near a window facing the towers should pull in the major networks.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Wayne?

WPSG is only 7.7 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.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Wayne?

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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