You can get 15 free channels in ZIP 16602 (Altoona, PA)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 16602 · 5 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
5 stations arrive with a Strong signal here. Place a quality indoor antenna near a window or wall facing the towers.
🧭 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: NNW (342°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NNW (342°), 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 16602
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | ABC | WATM-TV Altoona, PA · Full Power | 6.3 mi | NNW (337°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 10 | CBS | WTAJ-TV Altoona, PA · Full Power | 6.1 mi | NNW (338°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 6 | NBC | WJAC-TV Johnstown, PA · Translator | 6.3 mi | NNW (339°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 47 | Independent | WKBS-TV Altoona, PA · Full Power | 6.1 mi | NNW (338°) | Low VHF RF 6 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WTOO-LD Altoona, PA · Low Power | 6.1 mi | NNW (338°) | UHF RF 17 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 3 | PBS | WPSU-TV Clearfield, PA · Full Power | 44.1 mi | N (357°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 8 | FOX | WWCP-TV Johnstown, PA · Full Power | 44.9 mi | WSW (242°) | High VHF RF 8 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WTOO-CD Johnstown, PA · Class A | 31.9 mi | WSW (256°) | UHF RF 22 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 21 | CBS | WHP-TV Harrisburg, PA · Full Power | 81.0 mi | E (96°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 31 | PBS | WWPB Hagerstown, MD · Full Power | 61.9 mi | SSE (159°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 13 | PBS | WQED Pittsburgh, PA · Full Power | 82.4 mi | W (269°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 19 | CW | WPCW Jeannette, PA · Translator | 43.9 mi | WSW (242°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 15 | CW | WXBU Lancaster, PA · Full Power | 81.0 mi | E (96°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W19FN-D Harrisburg, PA · Translator | 37.3 mi | NE (36°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WHVL-LD State College, Etc., PA · Low Power | 37.3 mi | NE (36°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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