You can get 21 free channels in ZIP 17044 (Lewistown, PA)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 17044 · 1 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 11 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: SSW (192°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SSW (192°), 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 17044
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 | 18.6 mi | WNW (299°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 27 | ABC | WHTM-TV Harrisburg, PA · Full Power | 38.3 mi | ESE (118°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 23 | ABC | WATM-TV Altoona, PA · Full Power | 44.8 mi | W (269°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 21 | CBS | WHP-TV Harrisburg, PA · Full Power | 41.3 mi | ESE (113°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 10 | CBS | WTAJ-TV Altoona, PA · Full Power | 44.7 mi | W (269°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 15 | CW | WXBU Lancaster, PA · Full Power | 41.3 mi | ESE (113°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 49 | Independent | WLYH Red Lion, PA · Full Power | 38.3 mi | ESE (118°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 47 | Independent | WKBS-TV Altoona, PA · Full Power | 44.6 mi | W (269°) | Low VHF RF 6 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W26EQ-D State College, PA · Low Power | 18.4 mi | WNW (301°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W19FN-D Harrisburg, PA · Translator | 30.8 mi | NW (319°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WHVL-LD State College, Etc., PA · Low Power | 30.8 mi | NW (319°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 8 | NBC | WGAL Lancaster, PA · Full Power | 63.7 mi | SE (126°) | High VHF RF 8 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 43 | FOX | WPMT York, PA · Full Power | 41.3 mi | ESE (113°) | UHF RF 36 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 33 | PBS | WITF-TV Harrisburg, PA · Full Power | 41.3 mi | ESE (113°) | UHF RF 36 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 6 | NBC | WJAC-TV Johnstown, PA · Translator | 44.6 mi | W (269°) | UHF RF 33 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W20EU-D Chambersburg, PA · Translator | 37.7 mi | SSW (193°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W30FH-D Chambersburg, PA · Translator | 38.1 mi | SSW (193°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W16EJ-D Reading, PA · Low Power | 38.3 mi | ESE (119°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W21EU-D Harrisburg, PA · Translator | 38.3 mi | ESE (119°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 30 | Local / LPTV | W03CE-D Lancaster, PA · Translator | 42.0 mi | SE (139°) | Low VHF RF 3 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WTOO-LD Altoona, PA · Low Power | 44.6 mi | W (269°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Lewistown, PA Free TV Channels (1.4 mi from ZIP 17044 center) · Browse all Pennsylvania cities & ZIPs.
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