ZIP 16509 42.0605° N  80.0458° W

TV Channels in Erie, PA

ZIP Code: 16509 • Coordinates: 42.0605°N, 80.0458°W

Channels available
7 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-38 dBm · WFXP
Reliability
7 / 10
Signal varies 41 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Directional 219° SW
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 2 dB
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Major Network Coverage

7 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
-40 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
COZI TV Ch. 24-4
CW+ Ch. 24-2
ION Mystery Ch. 24-3
NBC
WICU-TV
Ch. 12-1 · 1080i
-56 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
-56 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
-38 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
-51 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
-56 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 21-1
Dabl Ch. 21-3
MyN
Not Available
ION
WICU-TV
Ch. 12-1 · 1080i
-56 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
WFXP
ERIE, PA
 66-1 720p
FOXAntenna TVGrit +1
-38 dBm Excellent 220° SW
#2
WJET-TV
ERIE, PA
 24-1 720p
ABCCOZI TVCW+ +1
-40 dBm Excellent 220° SW
#3
WQLN
ERIE, PA
 54-1 1080i
PBSCreatePBS Kids 24/7 +1
-51 dBm Good 219° SW
#4
WICU-TV
ERIE, PA
 12-1 1080i
NBCIONMe-TV +1
-56 dBm Good 208° SSW
#5
WICU-TV
ERIE, PA
 12-1 1080i
NBCIONMe-TV +1
-56 dBm Good 208° SSW
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Reception Analysis

How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers
Reliability Score
7 / 10

Signal varies 41 dB across the sample area — significant address-level variation expected. Check the map.

Antenna Recommendation
Directional Antenna
Point 219° · SW · Spread 11°

Towers clustered within 11°

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

Erie, Pennsylvania (16509) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WFXP 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