You can get 10 free channels in ZIP 16838 (Curwensville, PA)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 16838 · 2 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 5 Strong/Moderate channels. An attic or 2nd-floor window antenna will lock in way more channels than a basic flat panel.
🧭 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: SE (143°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SE (143°), 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 16838
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | NBC | WJAC-TV Johnstown, PA · Translator | 3.8 mi | NW (316°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 3 | PBS | WPSU-TV Clearfield, PA · Full Power | 13.6 mi | NE (54°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 23 | ABC | WATM-TV Altoona, PA · Full Power | 32.1 mi | SSE (160°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 10 | CBS | WTAJ-TV Altoona, PA · Full Power | 32.3 mi | SSE (160°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 47 | Independent | WKBS-TV Altoona, PA · Full Power | 32.2 mi | SSE (160°) | Low VHF RF 6 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WTOO-LD Altoona, PA · Low Power | 32.2 mi | SSE (160°) | UHF RF 17 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 8 | FOX | WWCP-TV Johnstown, PA · Full Power | 62.7 mi | SSW (205°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 13 | PBS | WQED Pittsburgh, PA · Full Power | 78.9 mi | WSW (241°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W19FN-D Harrisburg, PA · Translator | 35.8 mi | E (99°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WHVL-LD State College, Etc., PA · Low Power | 35.8 mi | E (99°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Curwensville, PA Free TV Channels (7.3 mi from ZIP 16838 center) · Browse all Pennsylvania cities & ZIPs.
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