TV Channels in Mahanoy City, PA
ZIP Code: 17948 • Coordinates: 40.8204°N, 76.1440°W
Channels available
10 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-49 dBm · WGAL
Reliability
10 / 10
Recommended antenna
Directional 223° SW
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 3 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
-55 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
WGAL
Ch. 08-1 · 1080i
-49 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
HSN Ch. 08-7
ION Plus Ch. 08-5
Me-TV Ch. 08-2
Nosey Ch. 08-8
QVC Ch. 08-6
Story Television Ch. 08-4
CBS
WHP-TV
Ch. 21-1 · 1080i
-52 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
CW Ch. 21-3
MyN Ch. 21-2
Univision Ch. 15-1
Charge! Ch. 21-4
FOX
WITF-TV
Ch. 43-1 · 720p
-61 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
PBS Ch. 33-1
Antenna TV Ch. 43-2
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 33-2
PBS
WBPH-TV
Ch. 39-1 · 720p
-53 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
WHP-TV
Ch. 21-1 · 1080i
-52 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 21-1
MyN Ch. 21-2
Univision Ch. 15-1
Charge! Ch. 21-4
MyN
WHP-TV
Ch. 21-1 · 1080i
-52 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 21-1
CW Ch. 21-3
Univision Ch. 15-1
Charge! Ch. 21-4
ION
WHTM-TV
Ch. 27-1 · 720p
-59 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 27-1
Grit Ch. 27-3
Laff Ch. 27-4
Religious Ch. 49-1
Telemundo
WCAU
Ch. 10-1 · 1080i
-63 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
WHP-TV
Ch. 21-1 · 1080i
-52 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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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 | WGAL LANCASTER, PA | 08-1 1080i | NBCHSNION Plus +4 | -49 dBm | Excellent | 205° SSW |
| #2 | WHP-TV HARRISBURG, PA | 21-1 1080i | CBSCWMyN +2 | -52 dBm | Good | 229° SW |
| #3 | WHP-TV HARRISBURG, PA | 21-1 1080i | CBSCWMyN +2 | -52 dBm | Good | 229° SW |
| #4 | WHP-TV HARRISBURG, PA | 21-1 1080i | CBSCWMyN +2 | -52 dBm | Good | 229° SW |
| #5 | WHP-TV HARRISBURG, PA | 21-1 1080i | CBSCWMyN +2 | -52 dBm | Good | 229° SW |
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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 1 dB across the sample area — minimal variation across this ZIP.
Antenna Recommendation
Directional Antenna
Towers clustered within 18°
Signal Competition
Contested
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About TV Reception in Mahanoy City
Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania (17948) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WGAL at -49 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