ZIP 16720 41.6032° N  78.0098° W

TV Channels in Austin, PA

ZIP Code: 16720 • Coordinates: 41.6032°N, 78.0098°W

Channels available
7 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-61 dBm · WHVL-LD
Reliability
5 / 10
Signal varies 24 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Rotator 168° SSE
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 3 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
WENY-TV
Ch. 36-1 · 720p
-72 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 36-2
ION Ch. 36-4
CW+ Ch. 36-3
NBC
WETM-TV
Ch. 18-1 · 720p
-68 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Antenna TV Ch. 18-3
CW+ Ch. 18-2
ION Mystery Ch. 18-4
CBS
WENY-TV
Ch. 36-1 · 720p
-72 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 36-1
ION Ch. 36-4
CW+ Ch. 36-3
FOX
WYDC
Ch. 48-1 · 720p
-75 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
Grit Ch. 48-4
MyN Ch. 48-2
Bounce TV Ch. 48-5
ION Plus Ch. 48-7
Me-TV Ch. 48-3
Scripps News Ch. 48-6
PBS
WPSU-TV
Ch. 03-1 · 1080i
-66 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Create Ch. 03-2
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 03-4
World Channel Ch. 03-3
CW
Not Available
MyN
WHVL-LD
Ch. 29-1 · 720p
-61 dBm
+ 1 more
Also on this station:
BUZZR Ch. 29-2
ION
WENY-TV
Ch. 36-1 · 720p
-72 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 36-1
CBS Ch. 36-2
CW+ Ch. 36-3
Telemundo
Not Available
Univision
Not Available
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Coverage Map

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Showing ABC coverage and towers
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
WHVL-LD
STATE COLLEGE, ETC., PA
 29-1 720p
MyNBUZZR
-61 dBm Good 178° S
#2
WSPZ-LD
STATE COLLEGE, PA
 19-1 nan
RadiantTV
-64 dBm Good 178° S
#3
WPSU-TV
CLEARFIELD, PA
 03-1 1080i
PBSCreatePBS Kids 24/7 +1
-66 dBm Fair 175° S
#4
WPSU-TV
CLEARFIELD, PA
 03-1 1080i
PBSCreatePBS Kids 24/7 +1
-66 dBm Fair 175° S
#5
WETM-TV
ELMIRA, NY
 18-1 720p
NBCAntenna TVCW+ +1
-68 dBm Fair 59° ENE
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Reception Analysis

How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers
Reliability Score
5 / 10

Signal varies 24 dB across the sample area — significant address-level variation expected. Check the map.

Antenna Recommendation
Rotator Recommended
Point 168° · SSE · Spread 109°

Towers spread 109° - rotator recommended

Signal Competition
Contested
Top 2 signals within 3 dB
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About TV Reception in Austin

Austin, Pennsylvania (16720) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WHVL-LD at -61 dBm, rated as "Good" 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