You can get 24 free channels in ZIP 17049 (Newport, PA)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 17049 · 2 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 7 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 (139°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SE (139°), 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 17049
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | CBS | WHP-TV Harrisburg, PA · Full Power | 29.5 mi | SE (136°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 15 | CW | WXBU Lancaster, PA · Full Power | 29.5 mi | SE (136°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 27 | ABC | WHTM-TV Harrisburg, PA · Full Power | 28.3 mi | SE (145°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 8 | NBC | WGAL Lancaster, PA · Full Power | 54.4 mi | SE (141°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 43 | FOX | WPMT York, PA · Full Power | 29.5 mi | SE (136°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 33 | PBS | WITF-TV Harrisburg, PA · Full Power | 29.5 mi | SE (136°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 49 | Independent | WLYH Red Lion, PA · Full Power | 28.3 mi | SE (145°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 23 | ABC | WATM-TV Altoona, PA · Full Power | 62.4 mi | W (265°) | UHF RF 31 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 10 | CBS | WTAJ-TV Altoona, PA · Full Power | 62.3 mi | W (265°) | UHF RF 24 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 3 | PBS | WPSU-TV Clearfield, PA · Full Power | 33.8 mi | W (277°) | UHF RF 15 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 47 | Independent | WKBS-TV Altoona, PA · Full Power | 62.2 mi | W (265°) | Low VHF RF 6 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | W14FG-D Harrisburg, PA · Low Power | 28.3 mi | SE (145°) | UHF RF 14 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | W16EJ-D Reading, PA · Low Power | 28.3 mi | SE (145°) | UHF RF 16 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | W21EU-D Harrisburg, PA · Translator | 28.3 mi | SE (145°) | UHF RF 21 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 30 | Local / LPTV | W03CE-D Lancaster, PA · Translator | 37.9 mi | SSE (165°) | Low VHF RF 3 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 16 | ABC | WNEP-TV Scranton, PA · Full Power | 81.2 mi | ENE (63°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 22 | CBS | WYOU Scranton, PA · Full Power | 81.1 mi | ENE (63°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 28 | NBC | WBRE-TV Wilkes-Barre, PA · Full Power | 81.1 mi | ENE (63°) | High VHF RF 11 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 44 | PBS | WVIA-TV Scranton, PA · Full Power | 81.2 mi | ENE (63°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 53 | MyNetworkTV | WQMY Williamsport, PA · Full Power | 38.6 mi | N (11°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W26EQ-D State College, PA · Low Power | 33.5 mi | W (278°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W19FN-D Harrisburg, PA · Translator | 41.7 mi | WNW (297°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WHVL-LD State College, Etc., PA · Low Power | 41.7 mi | WNW (297°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W31FV-D Williamsport, PA · Low Power | 42.2 mi | NNE (22°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Newport, PA Free TV Channels (13.6 mi from ZIP 17049 center) · Browse all Pennsylvania cities & ZIPs.
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