You can get 23 free channels in ZIP 18850 (Athens, PA)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 18850 · 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: E (91°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing E (91°), 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 18850
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 | 29.7 mi | ENE (64°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 18 | NBC | WETM-TV Elmira, NY · Full Power | 26.1 mi | NW (309°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 40 | FOX | WICZ-TV Binghamton, NY · Full Power | 30.0 mi | ENE (65°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | W20EI-D Towanda, PA · Translator | 13.0 mi | S (182°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 36 | ABC | WENY-TV Elmira, NY · Full Power | 36.2 mi | WNW (301°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 16 | ABC | WNEP-TV Scranton, PA · Full Power | 56.9 mi | SSE (147°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 22 | CBS | WYOU Scranton, PA · Full Power | 56.8 mi | SSE (147°) | High VHF RF 12 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 34 | NBC | WIVT Binghamton, NY · Full Power | 30.2 mi | ENE (64°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 28 | NBC | WBRE-TV Wilkes-Barre, PA · Full Power | 56.8 mi | SSE (147°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 48 | FOX | WYDC Corning, NY · Full Power | 36.2 mi | WNW (301°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 46 | PBS | WSKG-TV Binghamton, NY · Full Power | 30.1 mi | ENE (64°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 30 | PBS | WSKA Corning, NY · Full Power | 36.2 mi | WNW (301°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 44 | PBS | WVIA-TV Scranton, PA · Full Power | 56.9 mi | SSE (147°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 64 | ION | WQPX-TV Scranton, PA · Full Power | 49.0 mi | SE (128°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W10CP-D Towanda, PA · Translator | 13.2 mi | S (182°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 56 | FOX | WOLF-TV Hazleton, PA · Full Power | 56.9 mi | SSE (147°) | UHF RF 22 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 38 | CW | WSWB Scranton, PA · Full Power | 48.8 mi | SE (128°) | UHF RF 34 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | W15CO-D Towanda, PA · Translator | 13.2 mi | S (182°) | UHF RF 15 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | W26GN-D Binghamton, NY · Low Power | 30.0 mi | ENE (64°) | UHF RF 26 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | W29EZ-D Elmira, NY · Low Power | 19.4 mi | NW (305°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W20CP-D Mansfield, PA · Translator | 24.6 mi | WSW (252°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W36FQ-D Elmira, NY · Low Power | 36.2 mi | WNW (301°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 52 | Daystar | WNYI Ithaca, NY · Full Power | 64.2 mi | N (2°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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