You can get 7 free channels in ZIP 16749 (Smethport, PA)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 16749 · 0 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Outdoor Rooftop Directional Antenna
Signals here are mostly distant or weak. A rooftop directional antenna (with a mast preamp) gives you the best shot at reliable HD.
🧭 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: S (181°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing S (181°), 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 16749
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | PBS | WPSU-TV Clearfield, PA · Full Power | 44.1 mi | S (181°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 7 | ABC | WKBW-TV Buffalo, NY · Full Power | 61.5 mi | N (351°) | UHF RF 34 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 26 | Independent | WNYB Jamestown, NY · Full Power | 60.3 mi | NW (317°) | Low VHF RF 5 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 4 | CBS | WIVB-TV Buffalo, NY · Full Power | 63.0 mi | N (351°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 2 | NBC | WGRZ Buffalo, NY · Full Power | 66.6 mi | N (354°) | UHF RF 33 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 23 | CW | WNLO Buffalo, NY · Full Power | 63.0 mi | N (351°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 51 | ION | WPXJ-TV Batavia, NY · Full Power | 70.6 mi | N (359°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Smethport, PA Free TV Channels (3.6 mi from ZIP 16749 center) · Browse all Pennsylvania cities & ZIPs.
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