You can get 25 free channels in ZIP 18701 (Wilkes-Barre, PA)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 18701 · 14 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
14 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: SE (143°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SE (143°), 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 18701
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | ABC | WNEP-TV Scranton, PA · Full Power | 4.3 mi | S (170°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 22 | CBS | WYOU Scranton, PA · Full Power | 4.2 mi | S (172°) | High VHF RF 12 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 28 | NBC | WBRE-TV Wilkes-Barre, PA · Full Power | 4.2 mi | S (172°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 56 | FOX | WOLF-TV Hazleton, PA · Full Power | 4.3 mi | S (169°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 44 | PBS | WVIA-TV Scranton, PA · Full Power | 4.3 mi | S (170°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 38 | CW | WSWB Scranton, PA · Full Power | 15.6 mi | NNE (31°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 64 | ION | WQPX-TV Scranton, PA · Full Power | 15.6 mi | NNE (32°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WBZM-LD Wilkes-Barre, PA · Low Power | 4.2 mi | SSE (167°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | W31FT-D Lopez, PA · Low Power | 4.2 mi | SSE (167°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | W09DJ-D Wilkes-Barre, Etc., PA · Class A | 4.6 mi | SE (132°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | W30EB-D Kingston, PA · Low Power | 5.0 mi | N (358°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | W24DB-D Clarks Summit, PA · Class A | 15.6 mi | NNE (31°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 26 | Local / LPTV | W28FN-D Scranton, PA · Low Power | 15.6 mi | NNE (31°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WSRG-LD Scranton, PA · Low Power | 15.6 mi | NNE (31°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 39 | PBS | WLVT-TV Allentown, PA · Full Power | 52.4 mi | SSE (154°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 69 | Independent | WFMZ-TV Allentown, PA · Full Power | 52.4 mi | SSE (154°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 60 | Independent | WBPH-TV Bethlehem, PA · Full Power | 52.4 mi | SSE (154°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W25GR-D Berwick, PA · Translator | 23.8 mi | SW (227°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 35 | Educational | WPPT Philadelphia, PA · Full Power | 52.4 mi | SSE (154°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 12 | CBS | WBNG-TV Binghamton, NY · Full Power | 56.4 mi | N (357°) | High VHF RF 8 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WYLN-CD Hazleton, PA · Class A | 19.3 mi | S (191°) | UHF RF 26 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 6 | ABC | WPVI-TV Philadelphia, PA · Full Power | 89.5 mi | SSE (158°) | Low VHF RF 6 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 2 | NBC | WDPN-TV Wilmington, DE · Full Power | 89.7 mi | SSE (158°) | Low VHF RF 2 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 40 | FOX | WICZ-TV Binghamton, NY · Full Power | 56.2 mi | N (357°) | High VHF RF 7 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W36EY-D Berwick, PA · Class A | 23.7 mi | SW (226°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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