TV channels & antenna towers in Wescosville, Pennsylvania

Wescosville has 58 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 25 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WPPT, 5.9 miles to the E.

58TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
5.9 mito the closest tower
5,872population

Network channels in Wescosville

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
MeTVWFMZ-TVMeTV69.3 5.9 mi92° E StrongAllentown, PA
ABCWPVI-TVABC6 40 mi155° SSE FairPhiladelphia, PA
IONWPPX-TVION61 40 mi155° SSE GoodWilmington, DE
CBSKYW-TVCBS3 40 mi156° SSE GoodPhiladelphia, PA
UNIWUVP-DTUnivision65 40 mi155° SSE GoodVineland, NJ
CWWPHL-TVCW17 40 mi155° SSE GoodPhiladelphia, PA
MeTVWDPN-TVMeTV2.1 40 mi155° SSE FairWilmington, DE
TLMWWSITelemundo62 40 mi155° SSE GoodMount Laurel, NJ
NBCWCAUNBC10 40 mi155° SSE GoodPhiladelphia, PA
FOXWTXF-TVFox29 40 mi155° SSE GoodPhiladelphia, PA
ABCWNEP-TVABC16 46 mi339° NNW GoodScranton, PA
CWWOLF-TVCW56.2 46 mi339° NNW GoodHazleton, PA
CBSWYOUCBS22 46 mi339° NNW FairScranton, PA
NBCWBRE-TVNBC28 46 mi339° NNW FairWilkes-Barre, PA
IONWQPX-TVION64 61 mi351° N FairScranton, PA
CWWSWBCW38 61 mi351° N FairScranton, PA
NBCWGALNBC8 67 mi237° WSW WeakLancaster, PA

Over-the-air TV in Wescosville

Wescosville is a town of about 5,870 people in Pennsylvania. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 58 licensed TV transmitters: 30 full-power, 9 Class A, 11 low-power and 8 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 25 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 15 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 6 transmitters are within 25 miles, 26 between 25 and 45 miles, and 26 farther out. Five of the 17 network stations in range are licensed to Philadelphia, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Philadelphia's stations.

The strongest network signals here 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). 13 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 Wescosville

Point your antenna SSE, at about 155°. The main network towers for Wescosville 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 Wescosville (155° SSE). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 16 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Wescosville at fair strength or better, 56% arrive from the southeast; the rest are spread across two other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Wescosville

The farthest main network tower for Wescosville 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.

WPPT is only 5.9 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 Wescosville

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 41; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WPPTFull power5.9 mi 92° EStrongPhiladelphia, PA
WLVT-TVFull power5.9 mi 92° EStrongAllentown, PA
WBPH-TVFull power5.9 mi 92° EStrongBethlehem, PA
W07DC-DTranslator6.4 mi 87° EWeakAllentown/Bethlehem, PA
W24CS-DTranslator23 mi 231° SWFairReading, PA
W27EC-DTranslator29 mi 61° ENEWeakBelvidere, NJ
W29FQ-DTranslator35 mi 283° WNWPoorPottsville, PA
WYLN-CDClass A35 mi 323° NWWeakHazleton, PA
WEFG-LDLow power39 mi 151° SSEPoorPhiladelphia, PA
WPSGFull power40 mi 156° SSEGoodPhiladelphia, PA
WMCN-TVFull power40 mi 155° SSEFairPrinceton, NJ
WHYY-TVFull power40 mi 155° SSEFairWilmington, DE
WDUM-LDLow power40 mi 155° SSEPoorPhiladelphia, PA
WTVEFull power40 mi 155° SSEFairWillow Grove, PA
WPHA-CDClass A40 mi 155° SSEWeakPhiladelphia, PA
W25FG-DLow power40 mi 155° SSEPoorPhiladelphia, PA
WFPA-CDClass A40 mi 155° SSEWeakPhiladelphia, PA
WPHY-CDClass A40 mi 155° SSEWeakTrenton, NJ
WELL-LDLow power40 mi 155° SSEPoorPhiladelphia, PA
WPSJ-CDClass A40 mi 155° SSEWeakHammonton, NJ
WQAV-CDClass A40 mi 155° SSEWeakPhiladelphia, PA
W29EV-DTranslator41 mi 61° ENEPoorHackettstown, NJ
WVIA-TVFull power46 mi 339° NNWGoodScranton, PA
WBZM-LDLow power46 mi 339° NNWPoorWilkes-Barre, PA
W09DJ-DClass A46 mi 342° NNWPoorWilkes-Barre, Etc., PA

How Wescosville compares with the rest of Pennsylvania

With 25 stations at fair strength or better, Wescosville ranks 398th of 1,015 places in Pennsylvania: more than the typical Pennsylvania town (24). Its nearest major network tower is 5.9 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, 4.4 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Wescosville: 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 155° 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 25 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 Wescosville, PA?

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

What channel is CBS in Wescosville, PA?

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

What channel is NBC in Wescosville, PA?

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

What channel is Fox in Wescosville, PA?

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

What channel is CW in Wescosville, PA?

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

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

58 transmitters within 70 miles of Wescosville; around 25 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 Wescosville?

Point your antenna SSE, at about 155°. The main network towers for Wescosville sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Wescosville?

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 Wescosville?

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 Wescosville?

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 Wescosville; signal estimates ignore terrain.