You can get 25 free channels in ZIP 18837 (Athens, PA)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 18837 · 4 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
4 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: ESE (113°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing ESE (113°), 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 18837
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | CBS | WBNG-TV Binghamton, NY · Full Power | 20.6 mi | ENE (61°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 34 | NBC | WIVT Binghamton, NY · Full Power | 21.0 mi | ENE (61°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 40 | FOX | WICZ-TV Binghamton, NY · Full Power | 20.9 mi | ENE (62°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 46 | PBS | WSKG-TV Binghamton, NY · Full Power | 20.9 mi | ENE (61°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 36 | ABC | WENY-TV Elmira, NY · Full Power | 42.7 mi | WNW (292°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 16 | ABC | WNEP-TV Scranton, PA · Full Power | 55.4 mi | SSE (156°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 22 | CBS | WYOU Scranton, PA · Full Power | 55.3 mi | SSE (156°) | High VHF RF 12 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 18 | NBC | WETM-TV Elmira, NY · Full Power | 32.0 mi | WNW (295°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 28 | NBC | WBRE-TV Wilkes-Barre, PA · Full Power | 55.3 mi | SSE (156°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 44 | PBS | WVIA-TV Scranton, PA · Full Power | 55.4 mi | SSE (156°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 64 | ION | WQPX-TV Scranton, PA · Full Power | 44.6 mi | SE (138°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W20EI-D Towanda, PA · Translator | 18.5 mi | SSW (210°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W26GN-D Binghamton, NY · Low Power | 20.9 mi | ENE (61°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 48 | FOX | WYDC Corning, NY · Full Power | 42.7 mi | WNW (292°) | UHF RF 30 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 56 | FOX | WOLF-TV Hazleton, PA · Full Power | 55.3 mi | SSE (156°) | UHF RF 22 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 30 | PBS | WSKA Corning, NY · Full Power | 42.7 mi | WNW (292°) | UHF RF 25 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 38 | CW | WSWB Scranton, PA · Full Power | 44.4 mi | SE (138°) | UHF RF 34 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | W10CP-D Towanda, PA · Translator | 18.6 mi | SSW (210°) | High VHF RF 10 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 3 | NBC | WSTM-TV Syracuse, NY · Full Power | 71.8 mi | N (8°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 68 | FOX | WSYT Syracuse, NY · Full Power | 66.9 mi | N (5°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W15CO-D Towanda, PA · Translator | 18.6 mi | SSW (210°) | UHF RF 15 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W29EZ-D Elmira, NY · Low Power | 26.0 mi | WNW (288°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W36FQ-D Elmira, NY · Low Power | 42.7 mi | WNW (292°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 52 | Daystar | WNYI Ithaca, NY · Full Power | 61.6 mi | N (354°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 15 | Local / LPTV | WKOF Syracuse, NY · Full Power | 71.8 mi | N (8°) | UHF RF 15 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Athens, PA Free TV Channels (11.0 mi from ZIP 18837 center) · Browse all Pennsylvania cities & ZIPs.
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