You can get 15 free channels in ZIP 17728 (Williamsport, PA)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 17728 · 2 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: SSW (193°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SSW (193°), 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 17728
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53 | MyNetworkTV | WQMY Williamsport, PA · Full Power | 9.5 mi | SSW (193°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | W31FV-D Williamsport, PA · Low Power | 10.2 mi | SE (142°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 16 | ABC | WNEP-TV Scranton, PA · Full Power | 63.6 mi | E (99°) | UHF RF 21 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 22 | CBS | WYOU Scranton, PA · Full Power | 63.5 mi | E (99°) | High VHF RF 12 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 28 | NBC | WBRE-TV Wilkes-Barre, PA · Full Power | 63.5 mi | E (99°) | High VHF RF 11 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 56 | FOX | WOLF-TV Hazleton, PA · Full Power | 63.7 mi | E (99°) | UHF RF 22 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 44 | PBS | WVIA-TV Scranton, PA · Translator | 10.7 mi | SE (144°) | UHF RF 17 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | W09DB-D Williamsport, PA · Class A | 10.2 mi | SE (142°) | High VHF RF 9 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 36 | ABC | WENY-TV Elmira, NY · Full Power | 55.8 mi | N (0°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 21 | CBS | WHP-TV Harrisburg, PA · Full Power | 69.2 mi | S (171°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 12 | CBS | WBNG-TV Binghamton, NY · Full Power | 76.7 mi | NE (49°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 18 | NBC | WETM-TV Elmira, NY · Full Power | 54.4 mi | NNE (11°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 3 | PBS | WPSU-TV Clearfield, PA · Full Power | 72.3 mi | WSW (259°) | UHF RF 15 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 15 | CW | WXBU Lancaster, PA · Full Power | 69.2 mi | S (171°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 64 | ION | WQPX-TV Scranton, PA · Full Power | 70.5 mi | E (84°) | UHF RF 33 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Williamsport, PA Free TV Channels (6.9 mi from ZIP 17728 center) · Browse all Pennsylvania cities & ZIPs.
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