You can get 26 free channels in ZIP 16947 (Troy, PA)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 16947 · 2 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 8 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: N (3°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing N (3°), 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 16947
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | NBC | WETM-TV Elmira, NY · Full Power | 24.2 mi | N (352°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | W20CP-D Mansfield, PA · Translator | 6.2 mi | W (270°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 36 | ABC | WENY-TV Elmira, NY · Full Power | 29.9 mi | NNW (332°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 12 | CBS | WBNG-TV Binghamton, NY · Full Power | 48.5 mi | ENE (65°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 48 | FOX | WYDC Corning, NY · Full Power | 29.9 mi | NNW (332°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 40 | FOX | WICZ-TV Binghamton, NY · Full Power | 48.7 mi | ENE (65°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 30 | PBS | WSKA Corning, NY · Full Power | 29.9 mi | NNW (332°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W20EI-D Towanda, PA · Translator | 17.4 mi | ESE (107°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 16 | ABC | WNEP-TV Scranton, PA · Full Power | 62.7 mi | SE (129°) | UHF RF 21 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 22 | CBS | WYOU Scranton, PA · Full Power | 62.5 mi | SE (129°) | High VHF RF 12 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 34 | NBC | WIVT Binghamton, NY · Full Power | 48.9 mi | ENE (65°) | UHF RF 27 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 28 | NBC | WBRE-TV Wilkes-Barre, PA · Full Power | 62.5 mi | SE (129°) | High VHF RF 11 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 56 | FOX | WOLF-TV Hazleton, PA · Full Power | 62.7 mi | SE (129°) | UHF RF 22 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 46 | PBS | WSKG-TV Binghamton, NY · Full Power | 48.8 mi | ENE (64°) | UHF RF 31 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 44 | PBS | WVIA-TV Scranton, PA · Full Power | 62.7 mi | SE (129°) | UHF RF 21 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 64 | ION | WQPX-TV Scranton, PA · Full Power | 60.0 mi | ESE (112°) | UHF RF 33 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | W26CV-D Mansfield, PA · Translator | 6.2 mi | W (270°) | UHF RF 26 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | W10CP-D Towanda, PA · Translator | 17.5 mi | ESE (108°) | High VHF RF 10 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | W36FQ-D Elmira, NY · Low Power | 29.9 mi | NNW (332°) | UHF RF 36 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 38 | CW | WSWB Scranton, PA · Full Power | 59.9 mi | ESE (112°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 53 | MyNetworkTV | WQMY Williamsport, PA · Full Power | 42.0 mi | SSW (203°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W29EZ-D Elmira, NY · Low Power | 18.9 mi | N (3°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WJKP-LD Corning, NY · Low Power | 29.9 mi | NNW (332°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W15EG-D Corning, NY · Low Power | 29.9 mi | NNW (332°) | UHF RF 15 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W31FV-D Williamsport, PA · Low Power | 38.2 mi | SSW (192°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 52 | Daystar | WNYI Ithaca, NY · Full Power | 74.4 mi | NNE (15°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Troy, PA Free TV Channels (1.8 mi from ZIP 16947 center) · Browse all Pennsylvania cities & ZIPs.
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