You can get 13 free channels in ZIP 16509 (Erie, PA)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 16509 · 10 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
10 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: SSW (209°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SSW (209°), 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 16509
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | ABC | WJET-TV Erie, PA · Full Power | 1.8 mi | SW (220°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 35 | CBS | WSEE-TV Erie, PA · Full Power | 1.8 mi | SSW (208°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 12 | NBC | WICU-TV Erie, PA · Full Power | 1.8 mi | SSW (208°) | High VHF RF 12 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 66 | FOX | WFXP Erie, PA · Full Power | 1.8 mi | SW (220°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 54 | PBS | WQLN Erie, PA · Full Power | 1.6 mi | SW (219°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WXTM-LD Erie, PA · Low Power | 1.8 mi | SSW (208°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | W32DH-D Erie, PA · Low Power | 1.8 mi | SSW (208°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WEPA-LD Erie, PA · Low Power | 3.2 mi | NNW (338°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | W35ES-D Erie, PA · Low Power | 4.5 mi | NNW (348°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | W24EU-D Erie, PA · Low Power | 14.9 mi | E (93°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 26 | Independent | WNYB Jamestown, NY · Full Power | 47.7 mi | ENE (61°) | Low VHF RF 5 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 33 | ABC | WYTV Youngstown, OH · Full Power | 76.0 mi | SSW (204°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 27 | CBS | WKBN-TV Youngstown, OH · Full Power | 76.0 mi | SSW (204°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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