ZIP 16506 42.0630° N  80.1560° W

TV Channels in Erie, PA

ZIP Code: 16506 • Coordinates: 42.0630°N, 80.1560°W

Channels available
8 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-38 dBm · WEPA-LD
Reliability
8 / 10
Signal varies 9 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Wide-beam 63° ENE
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 0 dB
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Major Network Coverage

8 of 10 networks reach this ZIP

Signal values are sampled near the ZIP centroid. Reception at your specific address can vary, especially in hilly areas — check the coverage map for your block.

ABC
WJET-TV
Ch. 24-1 · 720p
-57 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
COZI TV Ch. 24-4
CW+ Ch. 24-2
ION Mystery Ch. 24-3
NBC
WEPA-LD
Ch. 12-1 · 1080i
-38 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
ION Ch. 12-3
Me-TV Ch. 12-2
Start TV Ch. 12-4
CBS
WSEE-TV
Ch. 35-1 · 1080i
-66 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Heroes & Icons Ch. 35-4
ION Plus Ch. 35-6
Weather Ch. 35-2
Weather Ch. 35-3
FOX
WFXP
Ch. 66-1 · 720p
-56 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Antenna TV Ch. 66-4
Grit Ch. 66-2
Bounce TV Ch. 66-3
PBS
WQLN
Ch. 54-1 · 1080i
-63 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Create Ch. 54-2
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 54-4
World Channel Ch. 54-3
CW
WFMJ-TV
Ch. 21-1 · 1080i
-71 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 21-1
Dabl Ch. 21-3
MyN
WYTV
Ch. 33-1 · 720p
-71 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 33-1
CBS Ch. 27-1
FOX Ch. 27-2
ION
WEPA-LD
Ch. 12-1 · 1080i
-38 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 12-1
Me-TV Ch. 12-2
Start TV Ch. 12-4
Telemundo
Not Available
Univision
Not Available
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Coverage Map

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Signal strength · dBm
>-30 Excellent → Poor <-70
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Top 5 Strongest Signals

Stations ranked by received power at the ZIP centroid · map shows full variation
Rank Station Channel Networks Signal Quality Bearing
#1
WEPA-LD
ERIE, PA
 12-1 1080i
NBCIONMe-TV +1
-38 dBm Excellent 57° ENE
#2
WEPA-LD
ERIE, PA
 12-1 1080i
NBCIONMe-TV +1
-38 dBm Excellent 57° ENE
#3
WFXP
ERIE, PA
 66-1 720p
FOXAntenna TVGrit +1
-56 dBm Good 109° ESE
#4
WJET-TV
ERIE, PA
 24-1 720p
ABCCOZI TVCW+ +1
-57 dBm Good 109° ESE
#5
WQLN
ERIE, PA
 54-1 1080i
PBSCreatePBS Kids 24/7 +1
-63 dBm Good 107° ESE
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Reception Analysis

How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers
Reliability Score
8 / 10

Signal varies 9 dB across the sample area — moderate variation; check the map for your block.

Antenna Recommendation
Wide-Beam Directional
Point 63° · ENE · Spread 46°

Towers within 46° arc

Signal Competition
Contested
Top 2 signals within 0 dB
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About TV Reception in Erie

Erie, Pennsylvania (16506) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WEPA-LD at -38 dBm, rated as "Excellent" quality.

For best reception, we recommend using an outdoor antenna mounted as high as possible. Indoor antennas may work for "Excellent" and "Good" rated signals.

Signal Quality Guide

  • Excellent −50 dBm and stronger Indoor antenna should work
  • Good −65 to −50 dBm Indoor antenna in good conditions
  • Fair −75 to −65 dBm Outdoor antenna recommended
  • Poor −85 to −75 dBm High-gain outdoor antenna required
  • No Signal below −85 dBm Below ATSC threshold — reception unlikely