You can get 24 free channels in ZIP 17980 (Lykens, PA)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 17980 · 7 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
7 stations arrive with a Strong signal here. Place a quality indoor antenna near a window or wall facing the towers.
🧭 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: SW (226°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SW (226°), 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 17980
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | ABC | WHTM-TV Harrisburg, PA · Full Power | 21.3 mi | SW (229°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 21 | CBS | WHP-TV Harrisburg, PA · Full Power | 16.8 mi | SW (225°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 8 | NBC | WGAL Lancaster, PA · Translator | 16.8 mi | SW (225°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 43 | FOX | WPMT York, PA · Full Power | 16.8 mi | SW (225°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 33 | PBS | WITF-TV Harrisburg, PA · Full Power | 16.8 mi | SW (225°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 15 | CW | WXBU Lancaster, PA · Full Power | 16.8 mi | SW (225°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 49 | Independent | WLYH Red Lion, PA · Full Power | 21.3 mi | SW (229°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | W14FG-D Harrisburg, PA · Low Power | 21.4 mi | SW (229°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W16EJ-D Reading, PA · Low Power | 21.4 mi | SW (229°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W21EU-D Harrisburg, PA · Translator | 21.4 mi | SW (229°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 16 | ABC | WNEP-TV Scranton, PA · Full Power | 61.1 mi | NE (41°) | UHF RF 21 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 22 | CBS | WYOU Scranton, PA · Full Power | 61.1 mi | NE (41°) | High VHF RF 12 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 28 | NBC | WBRE-TV Wilkes-Barre, PA · Full Power | 61.1 mi | NE (41°) | High VHF RF 11 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 56 | FOX | WOLF-TV Hazleton, PA · Full Power | 61.2 mi | NE (41°) | UHF RF 22 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 44 | PBS | WVIA-TV Scranton, PA · Full Power | 61.1 mi | NE (41°) | UHF RF 21 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 39 | PBS | WLVT-TV Allentown, PA · Full Power | 63.3 mi | E (87°) | High VHF RF 9 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 69 | Independent | WFMZ-TV Allentown, PA · Full Power | 63.3 mi | E (87°) | High VHF RF 9 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 60 | Independent | WBPH-TV Bethlehem, PA · Full Power | 63.3 mi | E (87°) | High VHF RF 9 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 30 | Local / LPTV | W03CE-D Lancaster, PA · Translator | 35.4 mi | SW (219°) | Low VHF RF 3 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 35 | Educational | WPPT Philadelphia, PA · Full Power | 63.3 mi | E (87°) | High VHF RF 9 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 6 | ABC | WPVI-TV Philadelphia, PA · Full Power | 81.0 mi | ESE (113°) | Low VHF RF 6 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 3 | CBS | KYW-TV Philadelphia, PA · Full Power | 80.9 mi | ESE (114°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 2 | NBC | WDPN-TV Wilmington, DE · Full Power | 81.2 mi | ESE (114°) | Low VHF RF 2 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W19FN-D Harrisburg, PA · Translator | 35.4 mi | SW (219°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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