TV channels & antenna towers in Willow Street, Pennsylvania

Willow Street has 53 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 26 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WLZH-LD, 17 miles to the WSW.

53TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
17 mito the closest tower
7,578population

Network channels in Willow Street

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
NBCWGALNBC8 19 mi282° WNW GoodLancaster, PA
FOXWPMTFox43 40 mi309° NW FairYork, PA
UNIWXBUUnivision15 40 mi309° NW GoodLancaster, PA
CWWHP-TVCW21.3 40 mi309° NW GoodHarrisburg, PA
ABCWHTM-TVABC27 43 mi303° WNW FairHarrisburg, PA
CWWNUVCW54 49 mi204° SSW GoodBaltimore, MD
FOXWBFFFox45 49 mi204° SSW GoodBaltimore, MD
CBSWJZ-TVCBS13 49 mi204° SSW FairBaltimore, MD
ABCWMAR-TVABC2 49 mi204° SSW GoodBaltimore, MD
NBCWBAL-TVNBC11 49 mi204° SSW FairBaltimore, MD
CBSKYW-TVCBS3 55 mi85° E GoodPhiladelphia, PA
ABCWPVI-TVABC6 55 mi85° E FairPhiladelphia, PA
IONWPPX-TVION61 55 mi85° E FairWilmington, DE
UNIWUVP-DTUnivision65 55 mi85° E GoodVineland, NJ
CWWPHL-TVCW17 55 mi85° E GoodPhiladelphia, PA
FOXWTXF-TVFox29 55 mi85° E GoodPhiladelphia, PA
MeTVWDPN-TVMeTV2.1 55 mi85° E FairWilmington, DE
TLMWWSITelemundo62 55 mi85° E GoodMount Laurel, NJ
NBCWCAUNBC10 55 mi85° E GoodPhiladelphia, PA
MeTVWFMZ-TVMeTV69.3 60 mi47° NE WeakAllentown, PA

Over-the-air TV in Willow Street

With roughly 7,580 residents, Willow Street is a town in Pennsylvania. Our map shows 53 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 32 full-power, 6 Class A, 12 low-power and 3 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 26 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 14 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 3 transmitters are within 25 miles, 13 between 25 and 45 miles, and 37 farther out. Five of the 20 network stations in range are licensed to Baltimore, MD, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Baltimore's stations.

For the networks, the best local options are ABC on channel 2 (WMAR-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 2.1 (WDPN-TV). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (good signal) and Univision (good 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 Street

The main network towers around Willow Street are in different directions: ABC 204° SSW (49 mi), CBS 85° E (55 mi), NBC 85° E (55 mi) and Fox 85° E (55 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Three network stations, WPMT, WXBU and WHP-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 40 miles northwest of Willow Street (309° NW). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 19 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Willow Street at fair strength or better, 47% arrive from the east; the rest are spread across three other directions.

WTXF-TV (Fox) lies beyond the radio horizon of its transmitter as seen from Willow Street. Past that point signals fade quickly, so antenna height matters more than amplification.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Willow Street

The farthest main network tower for Willow Street is WCAU (NBC), 55 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

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 Willow Street

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 33; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WLZH-LDLow power17 mi 253° WSWFairHarrisburg/Lancaster, PA
WLHY-LDLow power17 mi 253° WSWFairLebanon - Harrisburg - York - la-Caster, PA
WWDD-LDLow power32 mi 177° SWeakBaltimore, MD
W24CS-DTranslator33 mi 37° NEWeakReading, PA
WLZH-LDLow power35 mi 205° SSWWeakBaltimore, MD
WITF-TVFull power40 mi 309° NWFairHarrisburg, PA
WLYHFull power43 mi 303° WNWFairRed Lion, PA
WHLZ-LDLow power43 mi 303° WNWPoorHarrisburg, PA
W16EJ-DLow power43 mi 303° WNWPoorHarrisburg, PA
WRZH-LDLow power43 mi 283° WNWPoorLancaster, PA
WMJF-CDClass A43 mi 204° SSWWeakTowson, MD
WMPBFull power45 mi 216° SWFairBaltimore, MD
W29FQ-DTranslator48 mi 5° NPoorPottsville, PA
WUTBFull power49 mi 204° SSWGoodBaltimore, MD
WPSGFull power55 mi 85° EGoodPhiladelphia, PA
WMCN-TVFull power55 mi 85° EWeakPrinceton, NJ
WHYY-TVFull power55 mi 85° EWeakWilmington, DE
WPSJ-CDClass A55 mi 85° EPoorHammonton, NJ
WQAV-CDClass A55 mi 85° EPoorPhiladelphia, PA
WDUM-LDLow power55 mi 85° EPoorPhiladelphia, PA
WTVEFull power55 mi 85° EWeakWillow Grove, PA
WPHA-CDClass A55 mi 85° EPoorPhiladelphia, PA
W25FG-DLow power55 mi 85° EPoorPhiladelphia, PA
WFPA-CDClass A55 mi 85° EPoorPhiladelphia, PA
WPHY-CDClass A55 mi 85° EPoorTrenton, NJ

How Willow Street compares with the rest of Pennsylvania

With 26 stations at fair strength or better, Willow Street ranks 332nd of 1,015 places in Pennsylvania: more than the typical Pennsylvania town (24). Its nearest major network tower is 19 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 Lancaster, 4.3 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Willow Street: step by step

  1. 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.
  2. Point it toward 85° E, the direction of WCAU (NBC), 55 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 26 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 Street, PA?

ABC is on channel 2 from WMAR-TV, broadcasting from 49 miles SSW of Willow Street. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Willow Street, PA?

CBS is on channel 3 from KYW-TV, broadcasting from 55 miles E of Willow Street. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Willow Street, PA?

NBC is on channel 10 from WCAU, broadcasting from 55 miles E of Willow Street. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Willow Street, PA?

Fox is on channel 29 from WTXF-TV, broadcasting from 55 miles E of Willow Street. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Willow Street, PA?

CW is on channel 21.3 from WHP-TV, broadcasting from 40 miles NW of Willow Street. Estimated signal: good.

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

53 transmitters within 70 miles of Willow Street; around 26 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 Willow Street?

The main network towers around Willow Street are in different directions: ABC 204° SSW (49 mi), CBS 85° E (55 mi), NBC 85° E (55 mi) and Fox 85° E (55 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

What kind of antenna do I need in Willow Street?

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 119° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Willow Street?

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 Willow Street?

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 Street; signal estimates ignore terrain.