TV channels & antenna towers in Youngsville, Pennsylvania
Youngsville has 18 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and MeTV. About 9 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is W24EU-D, 26 miles to the WNW.
Network channels in Youngsville
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NBCWICU-TVNBC | 12 | 40 mi | 289° WNW | Weak | Erie, PA |
| CBSWSEE-TVCBS | 35 | 40 mi | 289° WNW | Fair | Erie, PA |
| FOXWFXPFox | 66 | 41 mi | 289° WNW | Good | Erie, PA |
| CWWJET-TVCW | 24.2 | 41 mi | 289° WNW | Good | Erie, PA |
| MeTVWBBZ-TVMeTV | 67.3 | 58 mi | 31° NNE | Poor | Springville, NY |
| ABCWKBW-TVABC | 7 | 65 mi | 33° NNE | Fair | Buffalo, NY |
| CBSWIVB-TVCBS | 4 | 66 mi | 32° NNE | Fair | Buffalo, NY |
| CWWNLOCW | 23 | 66 mi | 32° NNE | Fair | Buffalo, NY |
Over-the-air TV in Youngsville
Youngsville, Pennsylvania has a population of about 1,670. Our map shows 18 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 11 full-power and 7 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 9 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 3 at good or strong strength.
0 of them are within 25 miles of Youngsville, 11 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 7 are more than 45 miles out. Four of the 8 network stations in range are licensed to Erie, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Erie's stations.
The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 7 (WKBW-TV), CBS on channel 35 (WSEE-TV), NBC on channel 12 (WICU-TV), Fox on channel 66 (WFXP), CW on channel 24.2 (WJET-TV) and MeTV on channel 67.3 (WBBZ-TV). 3 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 Youngsville
Point your antenna WNW, at about 289°. The main network towers for Youngsville sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Four network stations, WICU-TV, WSEE-TV, WFXP and WJET-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 40 miles west of Youngsville (289° WNW). That one direction covers every station on the site.
Of the 6 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Youngsville at fair strength or better, 50% arrive from the west; the rest are spread across one other direction.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Youngsville, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Youngsville
The farthest main network tower for Youngsville is WFXP (Fox), 41 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here.
WKBW-TV (ABC), 65 miles northeast and WICU-TV (NBC), 40 miles west, are the exception: the nearest listed affiliates of those networks are 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 those.
An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.
Other stations near Youngsville
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W24EU-DLow power | 26 mi | 302° WNW | Fair | Erie, PA |
| WNYBFull power | 38 mi | 7° N | Weak | Jamestown, NY |
| W32DH-DLow power | 40 mi | 289° WNW | Poor | Erie, PA |
| W23FH-DLow power | 40 mi | 289° WNW | Poor | New Castle, PA |
| WXTM-LDLow power | 40 mi | 289° WNW | Poor | Erie, PA |
| WQLNFull power | 41 mi | 289° WNW | Good | Erie, PA |
| WEPA-LDLow power | 42 mi | 295° WNW | Poor | Erie, PA |
| WBUO-LDLow power | 62 mi | 29° NNE | Poor | Buffalo, NY |
| WTOO-LDLow power | 67 mi | 144° SE | Poor | Clearfield, PA |
| WPSU-TVFull power | 68 mi | 138° SE | Fair | Clearfield, PA |
How Youngsville compares with the rest of Pennsylvania
With 9 stations at fair strength or better, Youngsville ranks 927th of 1,015 places in Pennsylvania: fewer than the typical Pennsylvania town (24). Its nearest major network tower is 40 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 Jamestown, 17 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Youngsville: step by step
- 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.
- Point it toward 289° WNW, the direction of WFXP (Fox), 41 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 9 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 Youngsville, PA?
ABC is on channel 7 from WKBW-TV, broadcasting from 65 miles NNE of Youngsville. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is CBS in Youngsville, PA?
CBS is on channel 35 from WSEE-TV, broadcasting from 40 miles WNW of Youngsville. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is NBC in Youngsville, PA?
NBC is on channel 12 from WICU-TV, broadcasting from 40 miles WNW of Youngsville. Estimated signal: weak.
What channel is Fox in Youngsville, PA?
Fox is on channel 66 from WFXP, broadcasting from 41 miles WNW of Youngsville. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CW in Youngsville, PA?
CW is on channel 24.2 from WJET-TV, broadcasting from 41 miles WNW of Youngsville. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Youngsville?
18 transmitters within 70 miles of Youngsville; around 9 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 Youngsville?
Point your antenna WNW, at about 289°. The main network towers for Youngsville sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Youngsville?
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 and NBC from up to 65 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Youngsville?
WKBW-TV (ABC), 65 miles northeast and WICU-TV (NBC), 40 miles west, are the exception: the nearest listed affiliates of those networks are 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 those.
Is there an app to find TV towers in Youngsville?
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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