TV channels & antenna towers in West Wyoming, Pennsylvania

West Wyoming has 40 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 21 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is W30EB-D, 2.2 miles to the W.

40TV transmitters within 70 miles
7networks over the air
2.2 mito the closest tower
2,703population

Network channels in West Wyoming

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
CWWOLF-TVCW56.2 9.5 mi187° S StrongHazleton, PA
CBSWYOUCBS22 9.6 mi189° S GoodScranton, PA
NBCWBRE-TVNBC28 9.6 mi189° S GoodWilkes-Barre, PA
ABCWNEP-TVABC16 9.6 mi188° S StrongScranton, PA
CWWSWBCW38 10 mi37° NE GoodScranton, PA
IONWQPX-TVION64 10 mi38° NE StrongScranton, PA
FOXWICZ-TVFox40 51 mi354° N FairBinghamton, NY
CWWBNG-TVCW12.2 51 mi354° N FairBinghamton, NY
ABCWIVTABC34 51 mi354° N FairBinghamton, NY
NBCWBGH-CDNBC20 51 mi354° N PoorBinghamton, NY
MeTVWFMZ-TVMeTV69.3 56 mi158° SSE FairAllentown, PA
CWWQMYCW53.3 67 mi263° W PoorWilliamsport, PA

Over-the-air TV in West Wyoming

West Wyoming, Pennsylvania has a population of about 2,700. There are 40 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 16 full-power, 6 Class A, 4 low-power and 14 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 21 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 10 at good or strong strength.

15 of them are within 25 miles of West Wyoming, 4 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 21 are more than 45 miles out. Four of the 12 network stations in range are licensed to Scranton, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Scranton's stations.

For the networks, the best local options 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 56.2 (WOLF-TV), ION on channel 64 (WQPX-TV) and MeTV on channel 69.3 (WFMZ-TV). 5 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 West Wyoming

Point your antenna S, at about 188°. The main network towers for West Wyoming sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Four network stations, WOLF-TV, WYOU, WBRE-TV and WNEP-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 9.5 miles south of West Wyoming (187° S). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 10 full-power and Class A network signals that reach West Wyoming at fair strength or better, 50% arrive from the south; the rest are spread across two other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for West Wyoming

The farthest main network tower for West Wyoming is WNEP-TV (ABC), 9.6 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here.

WICZ-TV (Fox), 51 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.

W30EB-D is only 2.2 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 West Wyoming

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 28; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
W30EB-DLow power2.2 mi 261° WStrongKingston, PA
W09DJ-DClass A8.5 mi 171° SWeakWilkes-Barre, Etc., PA
WBZM-LDLow power9.5 mi 187° SGoodWilkes-Barre, PA
WVIA-TVFull power9.6 mi 188° SStrongScranton, PA
W24DB-DClass A10 mi 37° NEFairClarks Summit, PA
WSRG-LDLow power10 mi 37° NEGoodScranton, PA
W14CO-DTranslator13 mi 39° NEWeakClarks Summit, Etc., PA
W29EU-DTranslator13 mi 39° NEWeakClarks Summit, Etc., PA
WYLN-CDClass A25 mi 193° SSWFairHazleton, PA
W36EY-DClass A29 mi 221° SWFairBerwick, PA
W10CP-DTranslator41 mi 307° NWPoorTowanda, PA
W15CO-DTranslator41 mi 307° NWPoorTowanda, PA
W20EI-DTranslator41 mi 308° NWPoorTowanda, PA
W29FQ-DTranslator48 mi 203° SSWPoorPottsville, PA
WSKG-TVFull power51 mi 354° NFairBinghamton, NY
W27EC-DTranslator56 mi 133° SEPoorBelvidere, NJ
W07DC-DTranslator56 mi 157° SSEPoorAllentown/Bethlehem, PA
WPPTFull power56 mi 158° SSEFairPhiladelphia, PA
WLVT-TVFull power56 mi 158° SSEFairAllentown, PA
WBPH-TVFull power56 mi 158° SSEFairBethlehem, PA
W09DB-DClass A58 mi 263° WPoorWilliamsport, PA
W29EV-DTranslator60 mi 122° ESEPoorHackettstown, NJ
W20AD-DTranslator62 mi 266° WPoorWilliamsport, PA
W20CP-DTranslator64 mi 299° WNWPoorMansfield, PA
W26CV-DTranslator64 mi 299° WNWPoorMansfield, PA

How West Wyoming compares with the rest of Pennsylvania

With 21 stations at fair strength or better, West Wyoming ranks 594th of 1,015 places in Pennsylvania: fewer than the typical Pennsylvania town (24). Its nearest major network tower is 9.5 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 Wilkes-Barre, 5.4 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in West Wyoming: 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 188° S, the direction of WNEP-TV (ABC), 9.6 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 21 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 West Wyoming, PA?

ABC is on channel 16 from WNEP-TV, broadcasting from 9.6 miles S of West Wyoming. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in West Wyoming, PA?

CBS is on channel 22 from WYOU, broadcasting from 9.6 miles S of West Wyoming. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in West Wyoming, PA?

NBC is on channel 28 from WBRE-TV, broadcasting from 9.6 miles S of West Wyoming. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in West Wyoming, PA?

Fox is on channel 40 from WICZ-TV, broadcasting from 51 miles N of West Wyoming. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CW in West Wyoming, PA?

CW is on channel 56.2 from WOLF-TV, broadcasting from 9.5 miles S of West Wyoming. Estimated signal: strong.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in West Wyoming?

40 transmitters within 70 miles of West Wyoming; around 21 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 West Wyoming?

Point your antenna S, at about 188°. The main network towers for West Wyoming sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in West Wyoming?

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. Picking up Fox from up to 51 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in West Wyoming?

WICZ-TV (Fox), 51 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 West Wyoming?

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 West Wyoming; signal estimates ignore terrain.