TV channels & antenna towers in Whitfield, Pennsylvania
Whitfield has 55 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 30 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is W24CS-D, 5.8 miles to the ENE.
Network channels in Whitfield
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MeTVWFMZ-TVMeTV | 69.3 | 34 mi | 62° ENE | Fair | Allentown, PA |
| NBCWGALNBC | 8 | 38 mi | 237° WSW | Fair | Lancaster, PA |
| CBSKYW-TVCBS | 3 | 45 mi | 116° ESE | Good | Philadelphia, PA |
| ABCWPVI-TVABC | 6 | 45 mi | 116° ESE | Fair | Philadelphia, PA |
| IONWPPX-TVION | 61 | 45 mi | 116° ESE | Good | Wilmington, DE |
| UNIWUVP-DTUnivision | 65 | 45 mi | 116° ESE | Good | Vineland, NJ |
| CWWPHL-TVCW | 17 | 45 mi | 116° ESE | Good | Philadelphia, PA |
| FOXWTXF-TVFox | 29 | 45 mi | 116° ESE | Good | Philadelphia, PA |
| MeTVWDPN-TVMeTV | 2.1 | 45 mi | 116° ESE | Fair | Wilmington, DE |
| TLMWWSITelemundo | 62 | 45 mi | 116° ESE | Good | Mount Laurel, NJ |
| NBCWCAUNBC | 10 | 45 mi | 116° ESE | Good | Philadelphia, PA |
| FOXWPMTFox | 43 | 45 mi | 271° W | Fair | York, PA |
| UNIWXBUUnivision | 15 | 45 mi | 271° W | Good | Lancaster, PA |
| CWWHP-TVCW | 21.3 | 45 mi | 271° W | Good | Harrisburg, PA |
| ABCWHTM-TVABC | 27 | 50 mi | 269° W | Fair | Harrisburg, PA |
| ABCWNEP-TVABC | 16 | 59 mi | 7° N | Good | Scranton, PA |
| CBSWYOUCBS | 22 | 59 mi | 7° N | Fair | Scranton, PA |
| NBCWBRE-TVNBC | 28 | 59 mi | 7° N | Fair | Wilkes-Barre, PA |
| CWWOLF-TVCW | 56.2 | 59 mi | 7° N | Fair | Hazleton, PA |
Over-the-air TV in Whitfield
With roughly 4,730 residents, Whitfield is a town in Pennsylvania. Our map shows 55 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 29 full-power, 8 Class A, 13 low-power and 5 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 30 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 13 at good or strong strength.
By distance, 1 transmitter is within 25 miles, 10 between 25 and 45 miles, and 44 farther out. Five of the 19 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 16 (WNEP-TV), CBS on channel 3 (KYW-TV), NBC on channel 10 (WCAU), Fox on channel 29 (WTXF-TV), CW on channel 21.3 (WHP-TV), ION on channel 61 (WPPX-TV), Telemundo on channel 62 (WWSI), Univision on channel 15 (WXBU) and MeTV on channel 69.3 (WFMZ-TV). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (good signal) and Univision (good signal). 10 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 Whitfield
The main network towers around Whitfield are in different directions: ABC 7° N (59 mi), CBS 116° ESE (45 mi), NBC 116° ESE (45 mi) and Fox 116° ESE (45 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.
Nine network stations, KYW-TV, WPVI-TV, WPPX-TV, WUVP-DT and WPHL-TV and others, transmit from the same tower site about 45 miles southeast of Whitfield (116° ESE). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.
Of the 19 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Whitfield at fair strength or better, 47% arrive from the southeast; the rest are spread across four other directions.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Whitfield, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Whitfield
The farthest main network tower for Whitfield is WNEP-TV (ABC), 59 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.
At this distance a low-noise preamplifier mounted on the mast, right below the antenna, helps more than an amplifier near the TV. It boosts the signal before cable loss eats into it. See the amplifier guide.
Other stations near Whitfield
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 36; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W24CS-DTranslator | 5.8 mi | 78° ENE | Good | Reading, PA |
| W29FQ-DTranslator | 26 mi | 337° NNW | Weak | Pottsville, PA |
| WPPTFull power | 34 mi | 62° ENE | Fair | Philadelphia, PA |
| WLVT-TVFull power | 34 mi | 62° ENE | Fair | Allentown, PA |
| WBPH-TVFull power | 34 mi | 62° ENE | Fair | Bethlehem, PA |
| W07DC-DTranslator | 34 mi | 61° ENE | Poor | Allentown/Bethlehem, PA |
| WLZH-LDLow power | 43 mi | 226° SW | Poor | Harrisburg/Lancaster, PA |
| WLHY-LDLow power | 43 mi | 226° SW | Poor | Lebanon - Harrisburg - York - la-Caster, PA |
| WYLN-CDClass A | 44 mi | 3° N | Weak | Hazleton, PA |
| WPSGFull power | 45 mi | 116° ESE | Good | Philadelphia, PA |
| WMCN-TVFull power | 45 mi | 116° ESE | Fair | Princeton, NJ |
| WHYY-TVFull power | 45 mi | 116° ESE | Fair | Wilmington, DE |
| WDUM-LDLow power | 45 mi | 116° ESE | Poor | Philadelphia, PA |
| WTVEFull power | 45 mi | 116° ESE | Fair | Willow Grove, PA |
| WPHA-CDClass A | 45 mi | 116° ESE | Poor | Philadelphia, PA |
| W25FG-DLow power | 45 mi | 116° ESE | Poor | Philadelphia, PA |
| WFPA-CDClass A | 45 mi | 116° ESE | Poor | Philadelphia, PA |
| WPHY-CDClass A | 45 mi | 116° ESE | Poor | Trenton, NJ |
| WELL-LDLow power | 45 mi | 116° ESE | Poor | Philadelphia, PA |
| WITF-TVFull power | 45 mi | 271° W | Fair | Harrisburg, PA |
| WPSJ-CDClass A | 45 mi | 117° ESE | Poor | Hammonton, NJ |
| WQAV-CDClass A | 45 mi | 117° ESE | Poor | Philadelphia, PA |
| WEFG-LDLow power | 47 mi | 113° ESE | Poor | Philadelphia, PA |
| W36EY-DClass A | 48 mi | 347° NNW | Poor | Berwick, PA |
| WLYHFull power | 50 mi | 269° W | Fair | Red Lion, PA |
How Whitfield compares with the rest of Pennsylvania
With 30 stations at fair strength or better, Whitfield ranks 121st of 1,015 places in Pennsylvania: more than the typical Pennsylvania town (24). Its nearest major network tower is 34 miles away, against a state median of 16 miles.
19% of Pennsylvania's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna. The nearest larger city is Reading, 4.2 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Whitfield: step by step
- Mount an outdoor antenna on the roof or a mast, as high as you can safely get it, with a clear view toward the towers.
- Point it toward 7° N, the direction of WNEP-TV (ABC), 59 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
- Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
- Expect around 30 stations, each with a few subchannels. If one you want is missing, turn the antenna 5–10° toward it and scan again.
- Rescan every few months, or whenever a channel disappears; stations occasionally change frequency.
Frequently asked questions
What channel is ABC in Whitfield, PA?
ABC is on channel 16 from WNEP-TV, broadcasting from 59 miles N of Whitfield. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CBS in Whitfield, PA?
CBS is on channel 3 from KYW-TV, broadcasting from 45 miles ESE of Whitfield. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in Whitfield, PA?
NBC is on channel 10 from WCAU, broadcasting from 45 miles ESE of Whitfield. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in Whitfield, PA?
Fox is on channel 29 from WTXF-TV, broadcasting from 45 miles ESE of Whitfield. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CW in Whitfield, PA?
CW is on channel 21.3 from WHP-TV, broadcasting from 45 miles W of Whitfield. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Whitfield?
55 transmitters within 70 miles of Whitfield; around 30 of them are likely to be receivable with outdoor directional 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 Whitfield?
The main network towers around Whitfield are in different directions: ABC 7° N (59 mi), CBS 116° ESE (45 mi), NBC 116° ESE (45 mi) and Fox 116° ESE (45 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.
What kind of antenna do I need in Whitfield?
Outdoor directional antenna (45–70 miles). Some major towers are a long way off. Mount a directional antenna on the roof or a mast and aim it with the bearings below. The towers are spread over about 110° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Whitfield?
At this distance a low-noise preamplifier mounted on the mast, right below the antenna, helps more than an amplifier near the TV. It boosts the signal before cable loss eats into it. See the amplifier guide.
Is there an app to find TV towers in Whitfield?
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.
TV channels in nearby Pennsylvania cities
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- Hamburg15 mi
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- Kutztown17 mi
- Leola20 mi
- Pottstown20 mi
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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 Whitfield; signal estimates ignore terrain.