ZIP 16940 41.9775° N  77.2337° W

TV Channels in Nelson, PA

ZIP Code: 16940 • Coordinates: 41.9775°N, 77.2337°W

Channels available
7 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-74 dBm · WETM-TV
Reliability
5 / 10
Signal varies 10 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Directional 48° NE
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 0 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
-74 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
-74 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
-74 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 36-1
ION Ch. 36-4
CW+ Ch. 36-3
FOX
WICZ-TV
Ch. 40-1 · 1080i
-77 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
ION Ch. 40-3
MyN Ch. 40-2
PBS
WSKA
Ch. 30-1 · 1080i
-78 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Create Ch. 30-3
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 30-2
World Channel Ch. 30-4
CW
Not Available
MyN
WICZ-TV
Ch. 40-1 · 1080i
-77 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 40-1
ION Ch. 40-3
ION
WENY-TV
Ch. 36-1 · 720p
-74 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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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
WETM-TV
ELMIRA, NY
 18-1 720p
NBCAntenna TVCW+ +1
-74 dBm Fair 64° ENE
#2
WENY-TV
ELMIRA, NY
 36-1 720p
ABCCBSION +1
-74 dBm Fair 35° NE
#3
WENY-TV
ELMIRA, NY
 36-1 720p
ABCCBSION +1
-74 dBm Fair 35° NE
#4
WENY-TV
ELMIRA, NY
 36-1 720p
ABCCBSION +1
-74 dBm Fair 35° NE
#5
WICZ-TV
BINGHAMTON, NY
 40-1 1080i
FOXIONMyN
-77 dBm Poor 85° E
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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 10 dB across the sample area — significant address-level variation expected. Check the map.

Antenna Recommendation
Directional Antenna
Point 48° · NE · Spread 36°

Towers clustered within 36°

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

Nelson, Pennsylvania (16940) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WETM-TV at -74 dBm, rated as "Fair" 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