TV channels & antenna towers in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania

Willow Grove has 44 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 31 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WEFG-LD, 6.3 miles to the SW.

44TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
6.3 mito the closest tower
15,726population

Network channels in Willow Grove

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
MeTVWDPN-TVMeTV2.1 9.5 mi222° SW GoodWilmington, DE
TLMWWSITelemundo62 9.5 mi222° SW StrongMount Laurel, NJ
NBCWCAUNBC10 9.5 mi222° SW StrongPhiladelphia, PA
ABCWPVI-TVABC6 9.5 mi224° SW GoodPhiladelphia, PA
IONWPPX-TVION61 9.5 mi224° SW StrongWilmington, DE
UNIWUVP-DTUnivision65 9.6 mi223° SW StrongVineland, NJ
CWWPHL-TVCW17 9.6 mi223° SW StrongPhiladelphia, PA
FOXWTXF-TVFox29 9.6 mi222° SW StrongPhiladelphia, PA
CBSKYW-TVCBS3 9.7 mi224° SW StrongPhiladelphia, PA
MeTVWFMZ-TVMeTV69.3 34 mi330° NNW FairAllentown, PA

Over-the-air TV in Willow Grove

With roughly 15,700 residents, Willow Grove is a city in Pennsylvania. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 44 licensed TV transmitters: 22 full-power, 5 Class A, 12 low-power and 5 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 31 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 21 at good or strong strength.

22 of them are within 25 miles of Willow Grove, 12 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 10 are more than 45 miles out. Five of the 10 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 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 Willow Grove

Point your antenna SW, at about 223°. The main network towers for Willow Grove sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Nine network stations, WDPN-TV, WWSI, WCAU, WPVI-TV and WPPX-TV and others, transmit from the same tower site about 9.5 miles southwest of Willow Grove (222° SW). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 10 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Willow Grove at fair strength or better, 90% 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 Willow Grove, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Willow Grove

The farthest main network tower for Willow Grove is KYW-TV (CBS), 9.7 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

WWSI is only 9.5 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 Willow Grove

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 34; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WEFG-LDLow power6.3 mi 219° SWGoodPhiladelphia, PA
WDUM-LDLow power9.5 mi 222° SWFairPhiladelphia, PA
WTVEFull power9.5 mi 222° SWGoodWillow Grove, PA
WPHA-CDClass A9.5 mi 222° SWGoodPhiladelphia, PA
W25FG-DLow power9.5 mi 222° SWFairPhiladelphia, PA
WFPA-CDClass A9.5 mi 222° SWGoodPhiladelphia, PA
WPHY-CDClass A9.5 mi 222° SWGoodTrenton, NJ
WELL-LDLow power9.5 mi 222° SWGoodPhiladelphia, PA
WMCN-TVFull power9.6 mi 223° SWGoodPrinceton, NJ
WHYY-TVFull power9.6 mi 223° SWGoodWilmington, DE
WPSJ-CDClass A9.7 mi 221° SWFairHammonton, NJ
WQAV-CDClass A9.7 mi 221° SWGoodPhiladelphia, PA
WPSGFull power9.7 mi 224° SWStrongPhiladelphia, PA
WZPA-LDLow power32 mi 153° SSEWeakPhiladelphia, PA
WACPFull power32 mi 153° SSEFairAtlantic City, NJ
WNJTFull power32 mi 153° SSEGoodTrenton, NJ
WNJSFull power32 mi 153° SSEGoodCamden, NJ
W29FF-DLow power34 mi 94° EWeakAtlantic City, NJ
WPPTFull power34 mi 330° NNWFairPhiladelphia, PA
WLVT-TVFull power34 mi 330° NNWFairAllentown, PA
WBPH-TVFull power34 mi 330° NNWFairBethlehem, PA
W07DC-DTranslator34 mi 331° NNWPoorAllentown/Bethlehem, PA
W27EC-DTranslator43 mi 4° NPoorBelvidere, NJ
W24CS-DTranslator44 mi 290° WNWPoorReading, PA
W24ET-DLow power45 mi 154° SSEPoorAtlantic City, NJ

How Willow Grove compares with the rest of Pennsylvania

With 31 stations at fair strength or better, Willow Grove ranks 99th of 1,015 places in Pennsylvania: more 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 Norristown, 12 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Willow Grove: 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 224° SW, the direction of KYW-TV (CBS), 9.7 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 31 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 Willow Grove, PA?

ABC is on channel 6 from WPVI-TV, broadcasting from 9.5 miles SW of Willow Grove. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Willow Grove, PA?

CBS is on channel 3 from KYW-TV, broadcasting from 9.7 miles SW of Willow Grove. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Willow Grove, PA?

NBC is on channel 10 from WCAU, broadcasting from 9.5 miles SW of Willow Grove. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Willow Grove, PA?

Fox is on channel 29 from WTXF-TV, broadcasting from 9.6 miles SW of Willow Grove. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CW in Willow Grove, PA?

CW is on channel 17 from WPHL-TV, broadcasting from 9.6 miles SW of Willow Grove. Estimated signal: strong.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Willow Grove?

44 transmitters within 70 miles of Willow Grove; around 31 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 Willow Grove?

Point your antenna SW, at about 223°. The main network towers for Willow Grove sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Willow Grove?

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 Willow Grove?

WWSI is only 9.5 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 Willow Grove?

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 Willow Grove; signal estimates ignore terrain.