You can get 18 free channels in ZIP 16828 (Centre Hall, PA)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 16828 · 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: WSW (246°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing WSW (246°), 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 16828
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 | 12.4 mi | WSW (240°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | W26EQ-D State College, PA · Low Power | 11.9 mi | WSW (240°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | W19FN-D Harrisburg, PA · Translator | 16.6 mi | WNW (299°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WHVL-LD State College, Etc., PA · Low Power | 16.6 mi | WNW (299°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 23 | ABC | WATM-TV Altoona, PA · Full Power | 42.4 mi | WSW (248°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 10 | CBS | WTAJ-TV Altoona, PA · Full Power | 42.4 mi | WSW (248°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 47 | Independent | WKBS-TV Altoona, PA · Full Power | 42.3 mi | WSW (248°) | Low VHF RF 6 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W21EY-D State College, PA · Low Power | 11.5 mi | W (273°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 27 | ABC | WHTM-TV Harrisburg, PA · Full Power | 51.7 mi | SE (131°) | High VHF RF 10 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 21 | CBS | WHP-TV Harrisburg, PA · Full Power | 53.8 mi | SE (126°) | UHF RF 32 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 6 | NBC | WJAC-TV Johnstown, PA · Translator | 42.3 mi | WSW (248°) | UHF RF 33 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 15 | CW | WXBU Lancaster, PA · Full Power | 53.8 mi | SE (126°) | UHF RF 32 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 53 | MyNetworkTV | WQMY Williamsport, PA · Full Power | 40.6 mi | NE (48°) | UHF RF 29 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 49 | Independent | WLYH Red Lion, PA · Full Power | 51.7 mi | SE (131°) | High VHF RF 10 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 8 | NBC | WGAL Lancaster, PA · Full Power | 77.7 mi | SE (133°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 43 | FOX | WPMT York, PA · Full Power | 53.8 mi | SE (126°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 33 | PBS | WITF-TV Harrisburg, PA · Full Power | 53.8 mi | SE (126°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WTOO-LD Altoona, PA · Low Power | 42.3 mi | WSW (248°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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