You can get 19 free channels in ZIP 17701 (Montoursville, PA)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 17701 · 3 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 (131°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SE (131°), 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 17701
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44 | PBS | WVIA-TV Scranton, PA · Translator | 10.8 mi | SSW (209°) | UHF RF 17 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 53 | MyNetworkTV | WQMY Williamsport, PA · Full Power | 16.9 mi | SW (234°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | W31FV-D Williamsport, PA · Low Power | 10.1 mi | SSW (211°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 16 | ABC | WNEP-TV Scranton, PA · Full Power | 52.4 mi | ESE (102°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 22 | CBS | WYOU Scranton, PA · Full Power | 52.3 mi | ESE (102°) | High VHF RF 12 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 28 | NBC | WBRE-TV Wilkes-Barre, PA · Full Power | 52.3 mi | ESE (102°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 56 | FOX | WOLF-TV Hazleton, PA · Full Power | 52.5 mi | ESE (102°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 64 | ION | WQPX-TV Scranton, PA · Full Power | 59.0 mi | E (84°) | UHF RF 33 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 36 | ABC | WENY-TV Elmira, NY · Full Power | 56.2 mi | NNW (348°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 12 | CBS | WBNG-TV Binghamton, NY · Full Power | 67.9 mi | NE (43°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 21 | CBS | WHP-TV Harrisburg, PA · Full Power | 69.1 mi | S (181°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 18 | NBC | WETM-TV Elmira, NY · Full Power | 52.6 mi | N (359°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 8 | NBC | WGAL Lancaster, PA · Full Power | 91.4 mi | S (172°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 40 | FOX | WICZ-TV Binghamton, NY · Full Power | 68.1 mi | NE (44°) | High VHF RF 7 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 38 | CW | WSWB Scranton, PA · Full Power | 58.9 mi | E (84°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 15 | CW | WXBU Lancaster, PA · Full Power | 69.1 mi | S (181°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W09DB-D Williamsport, PA · Class A | 10.1 mi | SSW (211°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W25GR-D Berwick, PA · Translator | 40.8 mi | SE (125°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WBZM-LD Wilkes-Barre, PA · Low Power | 52.6 mi | ESE (102°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Montoursville, PA Free TV Channels (7.5 mi from ZIP 17701 center) · Browse all Pennsylvania cities & ZIPs.
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