You can get 21 free channels in ZIP 16342 (Franklin, PA)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 16342 · 0 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 3 Strong/Moderate channels. An attic or 2nd-floor window antenna will lock in way more channels than a basic flat panel.
🧭 Broadcast Tower Compass — Which Way to Point Your Antenna
Each dot is a local TV tower relative to your center point (● Green = Strong, ● Blue = Moderate, ● Amber = Weak).
Primary Aim Direction: WSW (245°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing WSW (245°), or aim your attic/rooftop antenna toward that compass bearing for the strongest signal lock.
After placing or moving your antenna, always run a fresh TV channel rescan.
Channel Lineup & Tower Directions for ZIP 16342
Sorted with Strong signals and major broadcast networks first. Channel is the virtual channel number your TV displays; Band / RF Ch. is the actual radio frequency that determines whether you need a VHF-capable antenna. How we calculate signals.
| Channel | Network | Station | Distance | Point Antenna | Band / RF Ch. | Estimated Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | ABC | WYTV Youngstown, OH · Full Power | 41.3 mi | WSW (245°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 27 | CBS | WKBN-TV Youngstown, OH · Full Power | 41.3 mi | WSW (245°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 21 | NBC | WFMJ-TV Youngstown, OH · Full Power | 40.4 mi | WSW (247°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 2 | CBS | KDKA-TV Pittsburgh, PA · Full Power | 56.9 mi | S (185°) | UHF RF 25 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 11 | NBC | WPXI Pittsburgh, PA · Translator | 31.4 mi | SW (217°) | UHF RF 34 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 12 | NBC | WICU-TV Erie, PA · Full Power | 50.4 mi | N (352°) | High VHF RF 12 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 13 | PBS | WQED Pittsburgh, PA · Full Power | 60.0 mi | S (182°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 19 | CW | WPCW Jeannette, PA · Full Power | 56.9 mi | S (185°) | High VHF RF 11 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | W23FH-D New Castle, PA · Low Power | 19.3 mi | SSW (207°) | UHF RF 35 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | W30EI-D Sharon, PA · Low Power | 26.6 mi | WSW (259°) | UHF RF 30 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 24 | ABC | WJET-TV Erie, PA · Full Power | 50.6 mi | N (352°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 35 | CBS | WSEE-TV Erie, PA · Full Power | 50.4 mi | N (352°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 9 | NBC | WTOV-TV Steubenville, OH · Full Power | 76.3 mi | SSW (209°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 66 | FOX | WFXP Erie, PA · Full Power | 50.6 mi | N (352°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 53 | FOX | WPGH-TV Pittsburgh, PA · Full Power | 56.8 mi | S (184°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 54 | PBS | WQLN Erie, PA · Full Power | 50.8 mi | N (352°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 45 | PBS | WNEO Alliance, OH · Full Power | 58.4 mi | WSW (241°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 3 | PBS | WPSU-TV Clearfield, PA · Full Power | 78.4 mi | E (99°) | UHF RF 15 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 22 | MyNetworkTV | WPNT Pittsburgh, PA · Full Power | 56.8 mi | S (184°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 16 | Independent | WINP-TV Pittsburgh, PA · Full Power | 60.0 mi | S (182°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WYFX-LD Youngstown, OH · Low Power | 41.3 mi | WSW (245°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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