Antenna TV channels in Philadelphia
42 stations broadcast free TV around Philadelphia, carrying 106 channels including Subchannel An extra channel a station sends alongside its main one, like 2.2 or 2.3. More in the glossary . The full-power stations transmit from several sites, so the direction to aim depends on where you live.
Updated from FCC data
How well antenna TV works around Philadelphia
For the big networks (ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX and PBS) that reach each home, an indoor antenna is likely enough for about 0% of people in the Philadelphia market; about 99% need an attic or roof antenna. A typical home gets about 93 free channels from 33 stations, some from neighbouring markets.
Estimates from our terrain predictions for an antenna about 30 ft up, adjusted for indoor use. They are not yet checked against real channel scans; VHF channels never count as indoor. How we work it out
Each network's reach
| Network | Reaches | Indoor likely |
|---|---|---|
| ABC | 97% | 1% |
| CBS | 95% | 78% |
| NBC | 96% | 77% |
| FOX | 95% | 77% |
| PBS | 99% | 57% |
| The CW | 94% | 70% |
| Univision | 93% | 75% |
| Telemundo | 92% | 77% |
Share of the market's 8,761k people, across its 601 ZIP codes.
Town by town
| Town | Antenna | Point | Channels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia ZIP 19140 | Attic or outdoor | west-northwest (293°, most) | 101 |
| Allentown ZIP 18101 | Roof | south-southeast (154°, most) | 61 |
| Reading ZIP 19601 | Roof | west (270°, most) | 39 |
| Bethlehem ZIP 18018 | Roof | north-northwest (327°, most) | 59 |
| Wilmington ZIP 19801 | Attic or outdoor | northeast (38°, most) | 83 |
| Camden ZIP 08103 | Attic or outdoor | northwest (318°, most) | 93 |
| Vineland ZIP 08361 | Attic or outdoor | north-northwest (341°, most) | 86 |
| Dover ZIP 19901 | Attic or outdoor | north-northeast (23°, most) | 121 |
| Atlantic City ZIP 08401 | Roof | northwest (318°) | 63 |
| Norristown ZIP 19401 | Attic or outdoor | southeast (137°) | 86 |
| Chester ZIP 19013 | Attic or outdoor | north-northeast (29°, most) | 87 |
| Easton ZIP 18042 | Roof | southwest (235°, most) | 25 |
| Newark ZIP 19716 | Attic or outdoor | northeast (48°, most) | 117 |
| Bridgeton ZIP 08302 | Attic or outdoor | north (359°, most) | 93 |
| Millville ZIP 08332 | Attic or outdoor | north-northwest (347°, most) | 81 |
For the ZIP nearest each town's centre. Tap a town for its full channel list.
What channel is each network on in Philadelphia?
| Network | Channel | Station |
|---|---|---|
 CBS | 3.1 | KYW-TV |
 NBC | 10.1 | WCAU |
 ABC | 6.1 | WPVI-TV |
 FOX | 29.1 | WTXF-TV |
 PBS | 12.1 also 23.1, 35.1, 39.1, 52.1, 64.1 | WHYY-TV |
 The CW | 17.1 | WPHL-TV |
 ION | 61.1 | WPPX-TV |
 Telemundo | 62.1 | WWSI |
 Univision | 40.3 also 65.1 | WMGM-TV |
The best TV antenna for Philadelphia
Get an antenna rated for both VHF and UHF. For most homes an attic or outdoor antenna is the safe choice; by our estimate an indoor one is likely enough for only about 0% of people.
- 31 channels reach ordinary TVs only on VHF (WDPN-TV, WACP, WPVI-TV, WHYY-TV, WPPT, WLVT-TV, WMCN-TV, WBPH-TV, WFMZ-TV), and many flat indoor antennas are weak on VHF.
- The towers are spread out, so a wide-beam (multi-directional) antenna is safer than a narrow directional one.
Not sure about VHF Lower frequencies (RF 2–13). Needs an antenna with longer elements; many flat indoor antennas are weak here. More in the glossary and UHF Higher frequencies (RF 14–36). Most stations are here; almost any antenna picks it up. More in the glossary ? See the glossary. Any brand of the right type will do.
Which way to point your antenna from Allentown, Bethlehem, Wilmington and nearby
Aim at the main tower site (WCAU, WTVE, WDPN-TV, WWSI and others). From the largest towns around Philadelphia:
| From | Point | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Allentown, PA | south-southeast (162°) | 40 mi |
| Bethlehem, PA | south (170°) | 41 mi |
| Wilmington, DE | northeast (36°) | 26 mi |
| Camden, NJ | northwest (316°) | 10 mi |
| Atlantic City, NJ | northwest (318°) | 62 mi |
| Point Pleasant, NJ | west (268°) | 62 mi |
| West Chester, PA | east-northeast (74°) | 20 mi |
| Bristol, PA | west (259°) | 21 mi |
10 full-power stations transmit from elsewhere: WACP (30 mi away), WNJS (30 mi away), WNJT (30 mi away), WBPH-TV (38 mi away), WPPT (38 mi away), WLVT-TV (38 mi away), WFMZ-TV (38 mi away), WMGM-TV (68 mi away), WGTW-TV (68 mi away), WDPB (98 mi away). If you live near one of them, it may need a separate aim.
Where the Philadelphia TV towers are
Map of 20 tower sites around Philadelphia. The list below has every site.
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10 stations · 6 mi west-northwest of the centre
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4 stations · 6 mi west-northwest of the centre
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4 stations · 42 mi north-northwest of the centre
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3 stations · 25 mi southeast of the centre
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2 stations · 6 mi west-northwest of the centre
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2 stations · 6 mi west-northwest of the centre
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2 stations · 6 mi west-northwest of the centre
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2 stations · 25 mi southeast of the centre
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2 stations · 64 mi south-southeast of the centre
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1 station · 6 mi west-northwest of the centre
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1 station · 79 mi northeast of the centre
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1 station · 97 mi south-southwest of the centre
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1 station · 205 mi west of the centre
NextGen TV (ATSC 3.0) in Philadelphia
One station (WPSG) now sends the newer NextGen TV (ATSC 3.0) A newer broadcast format. Older TVs can't decode it, so stations also send the old format from a partner station. More in the glossary format. Older TVs can't decode it, so stations share: each channel that moved is also sent in the old format by a partner station (a Lighthouse (channel sharing) One station switches to NextGen TV and carries other stations' 3.0 versions; partners carry its old-format version. More in the glossary arrangement). Your TV shows the same number; at most you need a Rescan Asking your TV to search for channels again. Fixes most missing channels. More in the glossary .
WPSG sends NextGen TV on RF 33
- 57.1 Independent: ordinary TVs get it from no partner in our data
- 57.2 network unknown: ordinary TVs get it from no partner in our data
- 57.3 Confess by Nosey: ordinary TVs get it from no partner in our data
- 57.4 network unknown: ordinary TVs get it from no partner in our data
- 57.5 365BLK: ordinary TVs get it from no partner in our data
Every Philadelphia station and subchannel
Including Class A and low-power stations Smaller stations with a shorter range than full-power ones. More in the glossary stations. 4 subchannels have no confirmed network; we show them as "network unknown" rather than guess.
Full power (23)
- WDPN-TV Wilmington, DE · VHF
- 2.1 MeTV
- 2.2 Court TV
- 2.3 Ion Mystery
- 2.4 Heroes & Icons
- 2.5 Retro TV
- 2.6 Catchy Comedy
- 2.7 Story Television
- 2.8 Pocono Television Network
- 2.9 Newsmax2
- 2.10 MeTV Toons
- 2.11 69News Weather Channel
- KYW-TV Philadelphia, PA · UHF
- 3.1 CBS
- 3.2 Start TV
- 3.3 Dabl
- 3.4 Roar
- WACP Atlantic City, NJ · VHF
- 4.1 TCT
- 4.2 SonLife
- 4.3 Healing Streams TV
- 4.5 Jewelry TV
- 4.6 The Family Channel
- 4.7 Infomercials
- 4.8 Diya TV
- 4.9 OnTV4U
- 4.10 Biz TV
- WPVI-TV Philadelphia, PA · VHF
- 6.1 ABC
- 6.2 Localish
- 6.3 Charge!
- 6.4 QVC
- WCAU Philadelphia, PA · UHF
- 10.1 NBC
- 10.2 Cozi TV
- 10.3 NBC True CRMZ
- 10.4 Oxygen
- WHYY-TV Wilmington, DE · VHF
- 12.1 PBS
- WPHL-TV Philadelphia, PA · UHF
- 17.1 The CW
- 17.2 Antenna TV/MyNetworkTV
- 17.3 Grit
- 17.4 Comet
- WNJS Camden, NJ · UHF
- 23.1 PBS (NJ PBS)
- 23.2 TBN · on WDVB-CD's signal
- WTXF-TV Philadelphia, PA · UHF
- 29.1 Fox
- 29.2 Movies!
- 29.3 QVC2
- 29.4 Buzzr
- 29.5 Fox Weather
- WPPT Philadelphia, PA · VHF
- 35.1 PBS
- WLVT-TV Allentown, PA · VHF
- 39.1 PBS
- WMGM-TV Wildwood, NJ · UHF
- 40.1 True Crime Network
- 40.2 Great
- 40.3 Univision
- WMCN-TV Princeton, NJ · VHF
- 44.1 ShopLC
- WGTW-TV Millville, NJ · UHF
- 48.1 TBN
- WTVE Willow Grove, PA · UHF
- 51.1 SonLife
- 51.2 Estrella TV
- WNJT Trenton, NJ · UHF
- 52.1 PBS (NJ PBS)
- WPSG Philadelphia, PA · UHF · NextGen TV
- 57.1 Independent
- 57.2 network unknown
- 57.3 Confess by Nosey
- 57.4 network unknown
- 57.5 365BLK
- WBPH-TV Bethlehem, PA · VHF
- 60.1 Independent
- 60.2 Radiant TV
- WPPX-TV Wilmington, DE · UHF
- 61.1 Ion Television
- 61.2 Ion Plus
- 61.3 Laff
- 61.4 Defy
- 61.5 Busted
- 61.6 Game Show Central
- 61.7 QVC
- 61.8 HSN
- WWSI Mount Laurel, NJ · UHF
- 62.1 Telemundo
- 62.2 TeleXitos
- WDPB Seaford, DE · UHF
- 64.1 PBS
- WUVP-DT Vineland, NJ · UHF
- 65.1 Univision
- WFMZ-TV Allentown, PA · VHF
- 69.1 Independent
Class A (7)
- WPSJ-CD Hammonton, NJ · UHF
- 8.1 network unknown
- 8.2 LATV
- 8.3 America's Voice Español
- 8.4 Defy
- 8.5 Newsmax2
- 8.6 Infomercials
- WLPH-CD Allentown, PA · UHF
- 5.11 NBC UHF simulcast
- 9.1 Independent
- 9.2 Court TV
- 9.3 Grit
- 9.4 HSN
- 9.5 QVC
- 9.6 OnTV4U
- WDVB-CD Edison, NJ · UHF
- 54.1 network unknown
- 54.2 Infomercials
- 54.3 OnTV4U
- 54.4 Positiv
Its signal also carries 23.1, 23.2 for partner stations.
- WPHY-CD Trenton, NJ · UHF
- 25.1 Independent
- 25.2 SonLife
- 25.3 Jewelry TV
- WFPA-CD Philadelphia, PA · UHF
- 28.1 UniMas
- 28.2 Great
- 28.3 Quest
- 28.4 MovieSphere Gold
- 28.5 Infomercials
- WTOO-CD Johnstown, PA · UHF
- 50.1 Independent
- 50.2 Start TV
- 50.3 Catchy Comedy
- 50.4 Movies!
- 50.5 Story Television
- 50.6 MeTV Toons
- 50.7 Simulcast of WBPH-TV / Religious
- WPHA-CD Philadelphia, PA · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
Low power (8)
- WSJT-LD Atlantic City, NJ · VHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- W24ET-D Atlantic City, NJ · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- W25FG-D Millersburg, PA · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- W29FF-D New Brunswick, NJ · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- WDUM-LD Philadelphia, PA · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- WEFG-LD Philadelphia, PA · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- WELL-LD Philadelphia, PA · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- WZPA-LD Philadelphia, PA · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
Translator (4)
- W07DC-D Allentown/Bethlehem, PA · VHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- W24CS-D Reading, PA · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- W27EC-D Belvidere, NJ · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- W29EV-D Hackettstown, NJ · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
Questions about antenna TV in Philadelphia
What channels are CBS, NBC, ABC and FOX on antenna in Philadelphia?
What local channels can I get with an antenna in Philadelphia?
What is the best TV antenna for Philadelphia?
Which way should I point my antenna in Philadelphia?
Do I need a new TV for NextGen TV (ATSC 3.0) in Philadelphia?
For the curious: tower and licence details
- WEFG-LD · facility 167606 · RF 36 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2024-12-19
- WPSJ-CD · facility 167543 · RF 27 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 8.5 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2022-07-11
- WLPH-CD · facility 191822 · RF 26 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2022-12-21 · newer construction permit granted
- WPHY-CD · facility 74464 · RF 22 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2019-08-06
- WFPA-CD · facility 74216 · RF 35 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2019-08-05
- W25FG-D · facility 72535 · RF 25 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 2.5 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2020-12-30
- WPHA-CD · facility 72278 · RF 24 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2015-01-07 · newer construction permit granted
- WCAU · facility 63153 · RF 28 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 745 kW · HAAT 399.8 m · licensed 2023-07-31
- WELL-LD · facility 167028 · RF 29 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2021-06-23
- WTVE · facility 55305 · RF 22 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2019-08-06
- WDPN-TV · facility 1283 · RF 2 (VHF-low) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 45 kW · HAAT 310.8 m · licensed 2025-12-03
- WWSI · facility 23142 · RF 28 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 745 kW · HAAT 399.8 m · licensed 2019-08-05
- WDUM-LD · facility 19586 · RF 16 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 5 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2021-01-05 · newer construction permit granted
- WTXF-TV · facility 51568 · RF 31 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 1000 kW · HAAT 336 m · licensed 2023-07-31
- WUVP-DT · facility 60560 · RF 17 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 645 kW · HAAT 324 m · licensed 2023-07-31
- WPHL-TV · facility 73879 · RF 17 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 645 kW · HAAT 324 m · licensed 2018-01-29 · newer construction permit granted
- WMCN-TV · facility 9739 · RF 13 (VHF-high) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 30 kW · HAAT 294 m · licensed 2020-10-19
- WHYY-TV · facility 72338 · RF 13 (VHF-high) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 30 kW · HAAT 294 m · licensed 2020-10-19
- WPVI-TV · facility 8616 · RF 6 (VHF-low) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 45 kW · HAAT 342 m · licensed 2023-07-31
- WPPX-TV · facility 51984 · RF 34 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 310 kW · HAAT 324.13 m · licensed 2022-01-31
- WPSG · facility 12499 · RF 33 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 1000 kW · HAAT 386.7 m · licensed 2024-04-25
- KYW-TV · facility 25453 · RF 30 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 1000 kW · HAAT 370.8 m · licensed 2023-07-31
- WZPA-LD · facility 72536 · RF 32 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2021-01-25
- WACP · facility 189358 · RF 4 (VHF-low) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 34 kW · HAAT 258.4 m · licensed 2019-12-20 · newer construction permit granted
- WNJS · facility 48481 · RF 23 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 281 kW · HAAT 264 m · licensed 2020-10-29 · newer construction permit granted
- WSJT-LD · facility 191421 · RF 10 (VHF-high) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 3 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2026-10-30
- WNJT · facility 48465 · RF 23 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 281 kW · HAAT 264 m · licensed 2020-10-29
- W29FF-D · facility 68044 · RF 29 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2026-08-03
- W24ET-D · facility 127219 · RF 24 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2025-12-02 · newer construction permit granted
- WBPH-TV · facility 60850 · RF 9 (VHF-high) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 80.6 kW · HAAT 323 m · licensed 2023-01-30
- WPPT · facility 28480 · RF 9 (VHF-high) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 80.6 kW · HAAT 323 m · licensed 2023-01-30
- WLVT-TV · facility 36989 · RF 9 (VHF-high) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 80.6 kW · HAAT 323 m · licensed 2023-01-30
- WFMZ-TV · facility 39884 · RF 9 (VHF-high) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 80.6 kW · HAAT 323 m · licensed 2023-01-30
- W07DC-D · facility 73325 · RF 7 (VHF-high) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 0.03 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2009-08-18
- W24CS-D · facility 73087 · RF 24 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 5 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2019-02-12 · newer construction permit granted
- W27EC-D · facility 48484 · RF 27 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 1.5 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2018-08-09
- W29EV-D · facility 48482 · RF 29 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 1.5 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2019-07-30
- WMGM-TV · facility 61111 · RF 36 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 205 kW · HAAT 126.5 m · licensed 2017-11-15
- WGTW-TV · facility 7623 · RF 36 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 205 kW · HAAT 126.5 m · licensed 2017-11-15
- WDVB-CD · facility 168834 · RF 22 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2023-03-01
- WDPB · facility 72335 · RF 24 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 65.2 kW · HAAT 195 m · licensed 2019-09-09
- WTOO-CD · facility 68403 · RF 22 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2020-01-28 · newer construction permit granted
Where this comes from
- Stations, towers, channels and power: FCC Licensing and Management System (LMS) public database, data of .
- Networks and subchannels: our affiliations dataset, built from Wikipedia (used under CC BY-SA 4.0), the network field stations file with the FCC, and station websites; checked . Credits.
- Towns and distances: US Census Bureau: Vintage 2025 city population estimates (SUB-EST2025) and 2026 Gazetteer place coordinates; distances are straight-line from each town's Census centre point.
- Reception: Reception predictions over USGS terrain for every ZIP, FCC data 2026-11-03 00:00:00 (model 2026-11-11.4)
- Market area: Market area: counties assigned by FCC service-contour coverage of each market's full-power stations (FCC LMS market list, Census 2020).
Updated How we work this out