ZIP 16801 40.7852° N  77.8423° W

TV Channels in State College, PA

ZIP Code: 16801 • Coordinates: 40.7852°N, 77.8423°W

Channels available
9 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-35 dBm · W26EQ-D
Reliability
8 / 10
Signal varies 8 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Rotator 248° WSW
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 6 dB
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Major Network Coverage

9 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
WHTM-TV
Ch. 27-1 · 720p
-67 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Grit Ch. 27-3
ION Ch. 27-2
Laff Ch. 27-4
Religious Ch. 49-1
NBC
W26EQ-D
Ch. 06-1 · 1080i
-35 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
CW+ Ch. 06-4
Charge! Ch. 06-2
Comet TV Ch. 06-3
The Nest Ch. 06-5
CBS
WHP-TV
Ch. 21-1 · 1080i
-65 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
CW Ch. 21-3
MyN Ch. 21-2
Univision Ch. 15-1
Charge! Ch. 21-4
FOX
WATM-TV
Ch. 23-1 · 720p
-74 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 23-1
COZI TV Ch. 23-3
Merit TV Ch. 23-4
PBS
WPSU-TV
Ch. 03-1 · 1080i
-41 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Create Ch. 03-2
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 03-4
World Channel Ch. 03-3
CW
WHP-TV
Ch. 21-1 · 1080i
-65 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 21-1
MyN Ch. 21-2
Univision Ch. 15-1
Charge! Ch. 21-4
MyN
WHVL-LD
Ch. 29-1 · 720p
-41 dBm
+ 1 more
Also on this station:
BUZZR Ch. 29-2
ION
WHTM-TV
Ch. 27-1 · 720p
-67 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 27-1
Grit Ch. 27-3
Laff Ch. 27-4
Religious Ch. 49-1
Telemundo
Not Available
Univision
WHP-TV
Ch. 21-1 · 1080i
-65 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 21-1
CW Ch. 21-3
MyN Ch. 21-2
Charge! Ch. 21-4
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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
W26EQ-D
STATE COLLEGE, PA
 06-1 1080i
NBCCW+Charge! +2
-35 dBm Excellent 209° SSW
#2
WPSU-TV
CLEARFIELD, PA
 03-1 1080i
PBSCreatePBS Kids 24/7 +1
-41 dBm Excellent 211° SSW
#3
WHVL-LD
STATE COLLEGE, ETC., PA
 29-1 720p
MyNBUZZR
-41 dBm Excellent 323° NW
#4
WSPZ-LD
STATE COLLEGE, PA
 19-1 nan
RadiantTV
-41 dBm Excellent 323° NW
#5
WRZH-LD
Lancaster, PA
 30-2 720p
Court TVBounce TVHeroes & Icons +4
-64 dBm Good 128° SE
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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 8 dB across the sample area — moderate variation; check the map for your block.

Antenna Recommendation
Rotator Recommended
Point 248° · WSW · Spread 120°

Towers spread 120° - rotator recommended

Signal Competition
Dominant Tower
#1 leads by 6 dB
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About TV Reception in State College

State College, Pennsylvania (16801) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from W26EQ-D at -35 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