ZIP 18821 41.9898° N  75.7227° W

TV Channels in Great Bend, PA

ZIP Code: 18821 • Coordinates: 41.9898°N, 75.7227°W

Channels available
8 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-50 dBm · WICZ-TV
Reliability
6 / 10
Signal varies 20 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Wide-beam 293° WNW
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 0 dB
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Major Network Coverage

8 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
WIVT
Ch. 34-1 · 720p
-62 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 34-2
Laff Ch. 34-3
ION Mystery Ch. 34-4
NBC
WETM-TV
Ch. 18-1 · 720p
-53 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Antenna TV Ch. 18-3
CW+ Ch. 18-2
ION Mystery Ch. 18-4
CBS
WBNG-TV
Ch. 12-1 · 1080i
-63 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
Court TV Ch. 12-4
Grit Ch. 12-5
CW+ Ch. 12-2
Me-TV Ch. 12-3
Outlaw Ch. 12-6
FOX
WICZ-TV
Ch. 40-1 · 1080i
-50 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
ION Ch. 40-3
MyN Ch. 40-2
PBS
WCNY-TV
Ch. 24-1 · 1080i
-71 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Create Ch. 24-2
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 24-4
World Channel Ch. 24-3
CW
WSTM-TV
Ch. 09-1 · 720p
-68 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 09-1
Antenna TV Ch. 09-2
Laff Ch. 09-4
Bounce TV Ch. 09-3
MyN
WICZ-TV
Ch. 40-1 · 1080i
-50 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 40-1
ION Ch. 40-3
ION
WICZ-TV
Ch. 40-1 · 1080i
-50 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 40-1
MyN Ch. 40-2
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
WICZ-TV
BINGHAMTON, NY
 40-1 1080i
FOXIONMyN
-50 dBm Good 292° WNW
#2
WICZ-TV
BINGHAMTON, NY
 40-1 1080i
FOXIONMyN
-50 dBm Good 292° WNW
#3
WICZ-TV
BINGHAMTON, NY
 40-1 1080i
FOXIONMyN
-50 dBm Good 292° WNW
#4
WETM-TV
ELMIRA, NY
 18-1 720p
NBCAntenna TVCW+ +1
-53 dBm Good 278° W
#5
WSYT
SYRACUSE, NY
 68-1 720p
FOXMyNCOZI TV +1
-59 dBm Good 339° NNW
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Reception Analysis

How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers
Reliability Score
6 / 10

Signal varies 20 dB across the sample area — significant address-level variation expected. Check the map.

Antenna Recommendation
Wide-Beam Directional
Point 293° · WNW · Spread 45°

Towers within 45° arc

Signal Competition
Contested
Top 2 signals within 0 dB
§ 05

About TV Reception in Great Bend

Great Bend, Pennsylvania (18821) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WICZ-TV at -50 dBm, rated as "Good" 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