ZIP 17980 40.5187° N  76.6446° W

TV Channels in Tower City, PA

ZIP Code: 17980 • Coordinates: 40.5187°N, 76.6446°W

Channels available
9 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-35 dBm · WGAL
Reliability
7 / 10
Signal varies 29 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Directional 212° SSW
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 4 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
-49 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Grit Ch. 27-3
ION Ch. 27-2
Laff Ch. 27-4
Religious Ch. 49-1
NBC
WGAL
Ch. 08-1 · 1080i
-35 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
-39 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
-41 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
PBS Ch. 33-1
Antenna TV Ch. 43-2
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 33-2
PBS
WITF-TV
Ch. 43-1 · 720p
-41 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 43-1
Antenna TV Ch. 43-2
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 33-2
CW
WHP-TV
Ch. 21-1 · 1080i
-39 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
-39 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
-49 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
-39 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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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
WGAL
LANCASTER, PA
 08-1 1080i
NBCHSNION Plus +4
-35 dBm Excellent 178° S
#2
WHP-TV
HARRISBURG, PA
 21-1 1080i
CBSCWMyN +2
-39 dBm Excellent 225° SW
#3
WHP-TV
HARRISBURG, PA
 21-1 1080i
CBSCWMyN +2
-39 dBm Excellent 225° SW
#4
WHP-TV
HARRISBURG, PA
 21-1 1080i
CBSCWMyN +2
-39 dBm Excellent 225° SW
#5
WHP-TV
HARRISBURG, PA
 21-1 1080i
CBSCWMyN +2
-39 dBm Excellent 225° SW
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Reception Analysis

How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers
Reliability Score
7 / 10

Signal varies 29 dB across the sample area — significant address-level variation expected. Check the map.

Antenna Recommendation
Directional Antenna
Point 212° · SSW · Spread 34°

Towers clustered within 34°

Signal Competition
Contested
Top 2 signals within 4 dB
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About TV Reception in Tower City

Tower City, Pennsylvania (17980) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WGAL 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