You can get 31 free channels in ZIP 17938 (Tower, PA)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 17938 · 0 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 16 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: SE (124°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SE (124°), 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 17938
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | ABC | WHTM-TV Harrisburg, PA · Full Power | 33.2 mi | SW (225°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 16 | ABC | WNEP-TV Scranton, PA · Full Power | 49.1 mi | NE (42°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 21 | CBS | WHP-TV Harrisburg, PA · Full Power | 28.8 mi | SW (222°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 22 | CBS | WYOU Scranton, PA · Full Power | 49.1 mi | NE (42°) | High VHF RF 12 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 8 | NBC | WGAL Lancaster, PA · Full Power | 43.3 mi | S (188°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 28 | NBC | WBRE-TV Wilkes-Barre, PA · Full Power | 49.1 mi | NE (42°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 43 | FOX | WPMT York, PA · Full Power | 28.8 mi | SW (222°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 56 | FOX | WOLF-TV Hazleton, PA · Full Power | 49.2 mi | NE (42°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 33 | PBS | WITF-TV Harrisburg, PA · Full Power | 28.8 mi | SW (222°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 44 | PBS | WVIA-TV Scranton, PA · Full Power | 49.1 mi | NE (42°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 39 | PBS | WLVT-TV Allentown, PA · Full Power | 56.0 mi | E (96°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 15 | CW | WXBU Lancaster, PA · Full Power | 28.8 mi | SW (222°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 49 | Independent | WLYH Red Lion, PA · Full Power | 33.2 mi | SW (225°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 69 | Independent | WFMZ-TV Allentown, PA · Full Power | 56.0 mi | E (96°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 60 | Independent | WBPH-TV Bethlehem, PA · Full Power | 56.0 mi | E (96°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 35 | Educational | WPPT Philadelphia, PA · Full Power | 56.0 mi | E (96°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W29FQ-D Pottsville, PA · Translator | 16.0 mi | E (85°) | UHF RF 29 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | W25GR-D Berwick, PA · Translator | 28.5 mi | NNE (32°) | UHF RF 25 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 6 | ABC | WPVI-TV Philadelphia, PA · Full Power | 78.6 mi | ESE (122°) | Low VHF RF 6 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 3 | CBS | KYW-TV Philadelphia, PA · Full Power | 78.6 mi | ESE (122°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 2 | NBC | WDPN-TV Wilmington, DE · Full Power | 78.9 mi | ESE (122°) | Low VHF RF 2 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 10 | NBC | WCAU Philadelphia, PA · Full Power | 78.9 mi | ESE (122°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 29 | FOX | WTXF-TV Philadelphia, PA · Full Power | 78.9 mi | ESE (122°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 62 | Telemundo | WWSI Mount Laurel, NJ · Full Power | 78.9 mi | ESE (122°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W36EY-D Berwick, PA · Class A | 28.6 mi | NNE (32°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W14FG-D Harrisburg, PA · Low Power | 33.3 mi | SW (226°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W21EU-D Harrisburg, PA · Translator | 33.3 mi | SW (226°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W16EJ-D Reading, PA · Low Power | 39.4 mi | SE (126°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W31FV-D Williamsport, PA · Low Power | 45.7 mi | NNW (329°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 30 | Local / LPTV | W03CE-D Lancaster, PA · Translator | 47.4 mi | SW (219°) | Low VHF RF 3 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WBZM-LD Wilkes-Barre, PA · Low Power | 49.3 mi | NE (42°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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