TV Channels in Pottsville, PA
ZIP Code: 17901 • Coordinates: 40.6947°N, 76.2748°W
Channels available
10 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-46 dBm · WDPN-TV
Reliability
10 / 10
Recommended antenna
Directional 115° ESE
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 4 dB
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10 of 10 networks reach this ZIP Major Network Coverage
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
WPVI-TV
Ch. 06-1 · 720p
-50 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
365BLK Ch. 57-5
Charge! Ch. 06-3
Localish Ch. 06-2
Nosey Ch. 57-4
QVC Ch. 06-4
NBC
WCAU
Ch. 10-1 · 1080i
-59 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
Telemundo Ch. 62-1
COZI TV Ch. 10-2
NBC True CRMZ Ch. 10-3
Oxygen Ch. 10-4
TeleXitos Ch. 62-2
CBS
KYW-TV
Ch. 03-1 · 1080i
-59 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Dabl Ch. 03-3
Independent Ch. 57-1
ROAR Ch. 03-4
Start TV Ch. 03-2
FOX
WTXF-TV
Ch. 29-1 · 720p
-61 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
BUZZR Ch. 29-4
Confess Ch. 57-3
FOX Weather Ch. 29-5
Movies! Ch. 29-2
QVC2 Ch. 29-3
The Nest Ch. 57-2
PBS
WBPH-TV
Ch. 39-1 · 720p
-51 dBm
+ 7 more
Also on this station:
France24 Ch. 39-3
Independent Ch. 69-1
Me-TV Ch. 69-3
PBS Encore Ch. 35-1
RadiantTV Ch. 60-2
Religious Ch. 60-1
Weather Ch. 69-2
CW
WPHL-TV
Ch. 17-2 · 480i (w)
-61 dBm
+ 7 more
Also on this station:
Antenna TV Ch. 17-2
Grit Ch. 17-3
MyN Ch. 17-2
Univision Ch. 65-1
Bounce TV Ch. 65-2
Comet TV Ch. 17-4
True Crime Network Ch. 65-3
MyN
WPHL-TV
Ch. 17-2 · 480i (w)
-61 dBm
+ 7 more
Also on this station:
Antenna TV Ch. 17-2
CW Ch. 17-1
Grit Ch. 17-3
Univision Ch. 65-1
Bounce TV Ch. 65-2
Comet TV Ch. 17-4
True Crime Network Ch. 65-3
ION
WPPX-TV
Ch. 61-1 · 720p
-67 dBm
+ 7 more
Also on this station:
Laff Ch. 61-3
Busted Ch. 61-5
Defy TV Ch. 61-4
Game Show Central Ch. 61-6
HSN Ch. 61-8
ION Plus Ch. 61-2
QVC Ch. 61-7
Telemundo
WCAU
Ch. 10-1 · 1080i
-59 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 10-1
COZI TV Ch. 10-2
NBC True CRMZ Ch. 10-3
Oxygen Ch. 10-4
TeleXitos Ch. 62-2
Univision
WPHL-TV
Ch. 17-2 · 480i (w)
-61 dBm
+ 7 more
Also on this station:
Antenna TV Ch. 17-2
CW Ch. 17-1
Grit Ch. 17-3
MyN Ch. 17-2
Bounce TV Ch. 65-2
Comet TV Ch. 17-4
True Crime Network Ch. 65-3
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Signal strength · dBm >-30 Excellent → Poor <-70
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Stations ranked by received power at the ZIP centroid
Top 5 Strongest Signals
| Rank | Station | Channel | Networks | Signal | Quality | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | WDPN-TV WILMINGTON, DE | 02-02 480i (w) | Court TVCatchy ComedyHeroes & Icons +7 | -46 dBm | Excellent | 129° SE |
| #2 | WPVI-TV PHILADELPHIA, PA | 06-1 720p | ABC365BLKCharge! +3 | -50 dBm | Good | 129° SE |
| #3 | WBPH-TV BETHLEHEM, PA | 39-1 720p | PBSFrance24Independent +5 | -51 dBm | Good | 101° E |
| #4 | WFMZ-TV | 9 | Other | -51 dBm | Good | 101° E |
| #5 | WLVT-TV | 9 | Other | -51 dBm | Good | 101° E |
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How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers Reception Analysis
Reliability Score
10 / 10
Signal varies 3 dB across the sample area — minimal variation across this ZIP.
Antenna Recommendation
Directional Antenna
Towers clustered within 14°
Signal Competition
Contested
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About TV Reception in Pottsville
Pottsville, Pennsylvania (17901) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WDPN-TV at -46 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