Antenna TV channels in Wilkes-Barre-Scranton-Hazleton
26 stations broadcast free TV around Wilkes-Barre-Scranton-Hazleton, carrying 33 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 Wilkes-Barre-Scranton-Hazleton
For the big networks (ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX and PBS) that reach each home, an indoor antenna is likely enough for about 3% of people in the Wilkes-Barre-Scranton-Hazleton market; about 81% need an attic or roof antenna, and for about 16% reception depends on the exact spot. A typical home gets about 17 free channels from 8 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 | 63% | 43% |
| CBS | 68% | <1% |
| NBC | 67% | 1% |
| FOX | 62% | 49% |
| PBS | 75% | 43% |
| The CW | 61% | 50% |
| Univision | 2% | 0% |
| Telemundo | <1% | 0% |
Share of the market's 1,428k people, across its 337 ZIP codes.
Town by town
| Town | Antenna | Point | Channels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scranton ZIP 18503 | Attic or outdoor | southwest (214°) | 32 |
| Wilkes-Barre ZIP 18702 | Attic or outdoor | south (174°) | 32 |
| Hazleton ZIP 18201 | Attic or outdoor | north-northeast (19°) | 22 |
| Williamsport ZIP 17701 | Attic or outdoor | southwest (236°, most) | 5 |
| Dunmore ZIP 18512 | Attic or outdoor | southwest (217°) | 32 |
| Kingston ZIP 18704 | Attic or outdoor | south (170°) | 30 |
| Bloomsburg ZIP 17815 | Attic or outdoor | east-northeast (68°) | 17 |
| Pottsville ZIP 17901 | Spotty | – | 0 |
| Nanticoke ZIP 18634 | Attic or outdoor | east (99°) | 30 |
| Berwick ZIP 18603 | Attic or outdoor | east-northeast (67°) | 17 |
| Sunbury ZIP 17801 | Spotty | – | 0 |
| East Stroudsburg ZIP 18301 | Roof | west-northwest (288°, most) | 16 |
| Carbondale ZIP 18407 | Attic or outdoor | southwest (214°) | 30 |
| Old Forge ZIP 18518 | Attic or outdoor | south-southwest (208°) | 32 |
| Pittston ZIP 18640 | Attic or outdoor | south-southwest (205°) | 32 |
For the ZIP nearest each town's centre. Tap a town for its full channel list.
What channel is each network on in Wilkes-Barre-Scranton-Hazleton?
| Network | Channel | Station |
|---|---|---|
 CBS | 22.1 | WYOU |
 NBC | 28.1 | WBRE-TV |
 ABC | 16.1 | WNEP-TV |
 FOX | 53.2 also 56.1 | WQMY |
 PBS | 44.1 | WVIA-TV |
 The CW | 38.1 also 53.3 | WSWB |
 MyNetworkTV | 53.1 | WQMY |
 ION | 64.1 | WQPX-TV |
The best TV antenna for Wilkes-Barre-Scranton-Hazleton
Get an antenna rated for both VHF and UHF. Most homes here need a roof antenna, aimed; by our estimate an indoor one is likely enough for only about 3% of people.
- 8 channels reach ordinary TVs only on VHF (WYOU, WBRE-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 Scranton, Hazleton, Williamsport and nearby
Aim at the main tower site (WYOU, WBRE-TV, WOLF-TV, WVIA-TV and others). From the largest towns around Wilkes-Barre-Scranton-Hazleton:
| From | Point | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Scranton, PA | southwest (215°) | 19 mi |
| Hazleton, PA | north-northeast (18°) | 17 mi |
| Williamsport, PA | east (93°) | 61 mi |
| Bloomsburg, PA | east-northeast (68°) | 33 mi |
| East Stroudsburg, PA | west-northwest (289°) | 38 mi |
| Sayre, PA | south-southeast (149°) | 65 mi |
| Mount Pocono, PA | west (279°) | 27 mi |
| West Wyoming, PA | south (184°) | 10 mi |
3 full-power stations transmit from elsewhere: WSWB (19 mi away), WQPX-TV (19 mi away), WQMY (65 mi away). If you live near one of them, it may need a separate aim.
Where the Wilkes-Barre-Scranton-Hazleton TV towers are
Map of 18 tower sites around Wilkes-Barre-Scranton-Hazleton. The list below has every site.
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4 stations · 15 mi north-northeast of the centre
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2 stations · 4 mi south of the centre
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2 stations · 4 mi south of the centre
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2 stations · 4 mi south of the centre
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2 stations · 18 mi north-northeast of the centre
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2 stations · 43 mi northwest of the centre
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1 station · 4 mi south of the centre
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1 station · 4 mi southeast of the centre
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1 station · 15 mi north-northeast of the centre
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1 station · 20 mi south-southwest of the centre
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1 station · 24 mi southwest of the centre
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1 station · 56 mi west of the centre
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1 station · 65 mi west of the centre
Every Wilkes-Barre-Scranton-Hazleton 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.
Full power (8)
- WNEP-TV Scranton, PA · UHF
- 16.1 ABC
- 16.2 Antenna TV
- WYOU Scranton, PA · VHF
- 22.1 CBS
- 22.2 Ion Mystery
- 22.3 Great
- 22.4 Cozi TV
- WBRE-TV Wilkes-Barre, PA · VHF
- 28.1 NBC
- 28.2 Laff
- 28.3 Rewind TV
- 28.4 Defy
- WSWB Scranton, PA · UHF
- 38.1 The CW
- 38.2 MeTV
- 38.3 Comet
- 38.4 The Nest
- WVIA-TV Scranton, PA · UHF
- 44.1 PBS
- WQMY Williamsport, PA · UHF
- 53.1 MyNetworkTV
- 53.2 Fox
- 53.3 The CW
- WOLF-TV Hazleton, PA · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
Its signal also carries 56.1, 56.2, 56.3, 56.4, 56.5 for partner stations.
- WQPX-TV Scranton, PA · UHF
- 64.1 Ion Television
- 64.2 Bounce TV
- 64.3 Court TV
- 64.4 Grit
- 64.5 Ion Plus
- 64.6 Busted
- 64.7 Game Show Central
- 64.8 HSN
- 64.9 QVC
Class A (5)
- W09DB-D Williamsport, PA · VHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
Its signal also carries 35.1 for partner stations.
- W36EY-D Berwick, PA · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
Its signal also carries 35.1 for partner stations.
- WYLN-CD Hazleton, PA · UHF
- 35.1 YTA TV
- W24DB-D Clarks Summit, PA · UHF
- 56.1 FOX
- 56.2 The CW in SD
- 56.3 WQMY in HD · on WOLF-TV's signal
- 56.4 Charge! · on WOLF-TV's signal
- 56.5 Roar
- W09DJ-D Wilkes-Barre, Etc., PA · VHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
Low power (4)
- W28FN-D Scranton, PA · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- WBZM-LD Wilkes-Barre, PA · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- WRLD-LD Kingston, PA · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- WSRG-LD Scranton, PA · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
Translator (9)
- W10CP-D Towanda, PA · VHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- W14CO-D Clarks Summit, Etc., PA · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- W15CO-D Towanda, PA · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- W20AD-D Williamsport, PA · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- W20EI-D Towanda, PA · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- W25GR-D Berwick, PA · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- W29EU-D Clarks Summit, Etc., PA · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- W29FQ-D Pottsville, PA · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- W31FT-D Lopez, PA · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
Questions about antenna TV in Wilkes-Barre-Scranton-Hazleton
What channel is CBS on antenna in Wilkes-Barre-Scranton-Hazleton?
What channel is NBC on antenna in Wilkes-Barre-Scranton-Hazleton?
What channel is ABC on antenna in Wilkes-Barre-Scranton-Hazleton?
What channel is FOX on antenna in Wilkes-Barre-Scranton-Hazleton?
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For the curious: tower and licence details
- W31FT-D · facility 794117 · RF 31 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2026-10-13
- WBZM-LD · facility 187451 · RF 23 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 14.5 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2026-07-02
- WYOU · facility 17010 · RF 12 (VHF-high) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 30 kW · HAAT 471 m · licensed 2020-07-16
- WBRE-TV · facility 71225 · RF 11 (VHF-high) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 30 kW · HAAT 471 m · licensed 2006-02-01 · newer construction permit granted
- WOLF-TV · facility 73375 · RF 22 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 220 kW · HAAT 510 m · licensed 2019-10-16
- W09DJ-D · facility 16962 · RF 9 (VHF-high) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 0.4 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2023-10-18
- WVIA-TV · facility 47929 · RF 21 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 760 kW · HAAT 509.2 m · licensed 2023-03-09
- WNEP-TV · facility 73318 · RF 21 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 760 kW · HAAT 509.2 m · licensed 2023-03-09
- WRLD-LD · facility 168563 · RF 30 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 9.5 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2023-06-07 · newer construction permit granted
- W24DB-D · facility 52077 · 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 2015-09-01
- WSRG-LD · facility 68090 · 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 2025-01-14
- W28FN-D · facility 794323 · RF 28 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2026-08-05
- WSWB · facility 73374 · RF 34 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 120 kW · HAAT 357.7 m · licensed 2019-08-05
- WQPX-TV · facility 64690 · RF 33 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 700 kW · HAAT 377 m · licensed 2019-08-15
- W29EU-D · facility 167207 · RF 29 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 0.9 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2018-10-11
- W14CO-D · facility 73326 · RF 14 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 0.09 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2009-08-18
- WYLN-CD · facility 68135 · RF 26 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 5.5 kW · HAAT 160.6 m · licensed 2019-08-02 · newer construction permit granted
- W36EY-D · facility 68136 · 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 2020-02-14 · newer construction permit granted
- W25GR-D · facility 794398 · RF 25 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2026-11-02
- W29FQ-D · facility 73327 · RF 29 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 0.8 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2021-11-03
- W10CP-D · facility 73320 · RF 10 (VHF-high) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 0.07 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2009-08-18
- W15CO-D · facility 73324 · RF 15 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 0.03 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2008-12-02
- W20EI-D · facility 49431 · RF 20 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 3.6 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2020-08-19
- W09DB-D · facility 68143 · RF 9 (VHF-high) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 0.75 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2015-06-03 · newer construction permit granted
- W20AD-D · facility 73321 · RF 20 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 0.06 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2009-08-18
- WQMY · facility 52075 · RF 29 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 50 kW · HAAT 243 m · licensed 2011-04-18 · 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