You can get 15 free channels in ZIP 16938 (Wellsboro, PA)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 16938 · 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: Multiple Directions
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing Multiple Directions, 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 16938
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | ABC | WENY-TV Elmira, NY · Full Power | 40.9 mi | NNE (22°) | UHF RF 35 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 18 | NBC | WETM-TV Elmira, NY · Full Power | 43.9 mi | NE (36°) | UHF RF 23 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 48 | FOX | WYDC Corning, NY · Full Power | 40.9 mi | NNE (22°) | UHF RF 30 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 30 | PBS | WSKA Corning, NY · Full Power | 40.9 mi | NNE (22°) | UHF RF 25 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 53 | MyNetworkTV | WQMY Williamsport, PA · Full Power | 30.0 mi | SSE (154°) | UHF RF 29 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | W31FV-D Williamsport, PA · Low Power | 33.5 mi | SE (140°) | UHF RF 31 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 16 | ABC | WNEP-TV Scranton, PA · Full Power | 82.7 mi | ESE (110°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 12 | CBS | WBNG-TV Binghamton, NY · Full Power | 79.9 mi | ENE (66°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 22 | CBS | WYOU Scranton, PA · Full Power | 82.6 mi | ESE (110°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 28 | NBC | WBRE-TV Wilkes-Barre, PA · Full Power | 82.6 mi | ESE (110°) | High VHF RF 11 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 56 | FOX | WOLF-TV Hazleton, PA · Full Power | 82.7 mi | ESE (109°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 3 | PBS | WPSU-TV Clearfield, PA · Full Power | 64.3 mi | WSW (240°) | UHF RF 15 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 44 | PBS | WVIA-TV Scranton, PA · Full Power | 82.7 mi | ESE (110°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W20CP-D Mansfield, PA · Translator | 25.8 mi | ENE (63°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W36FQ-D Elmira, NY · Low Power | 40.9 mi | NNE (22°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Wellsboro, PA Free TV Channels (11.2 mi from ZIP 16938 center) · Browse all Pennsylvania cities & ZIPs.
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