You can get 13 free channels in ZIP 16686 (Tyrone, PA)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 16686 · 6 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
6 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: SW (229°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SW (229°), 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 16686
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | ABC | WATM-TV Altoona, PA · Full Power | 12.8 mi | WSW (237°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 10 | CBS | WTAJ-TV Altoona, PA · Full Power | 12.7 mi | SW (236°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 6 | NBC | WJAC-TV Johnstown, PA · Translator | 12.6 mi | WSW (236°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 3 | PBS | WPSU-TV Clearfield, PA · Full Power | 18.1 mi | E (81°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 47 | Independent | WKBS-TV Altoona, PA · Full Power | 12.7 mi | SW (236°) | Low VHF RF 6 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WTOO-LD Altoona, PA · Low Power | 12.7 mi | SW (236°) | UHF RF 17 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | W26EQ-D State College, PA · Low Power | 18.5 mi | E (80°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W19FN-D Harrisburg, PA · Translator | 22.1 mi | NE (39°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WHVL-LD State College, Etc., PA · Low Power | 22.1 mi | NE (39°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 21 | CBS | WHP-TV Harrisburg, PA · Full Power | 75.5 mi | ESE (107°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 8 | FOX | WWCP-TV Johnstown, PA · Full Power | 58.6 mi | SW (235°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 15 | CW | WXBU Lancaster, PA · Full Power | 75.5 mi | ESE (107°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W21EY-D State College, PA · Low Power | 19.7 mi | ENE (60°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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