TV Channels in Philadelphia, PA

ZIP Code: 19126 • Coordinates: 40.0561°N, 75.1366°W

Major Network Coverage

ABC
WPVI-TV
Ch. 06-1 720p
-19 dBm
Excellent
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
-35 dBm
Excellent
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
-16 dBm
Excellent
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
-17 dBm
Excellent
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
WHYY-TV
Ch. 12-1 1080i
-28 dBm
Excellent
6 more
Also on this station:
365BLK Ch. 44-2
Heartland Ch. 44-4
Outlaw Ch. 44-3
PBS Encore Ch. 12-2
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 12-3
Shop LC Ch. 44-1
CW
WPHL-TV
Ch. 17-2 480i (w)
-20 dBm
Excellent
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)
-20 dBm
Excellent
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
-28 dBm
Excellent
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
-35 dBm
Excellent
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)
-20 dBm
Excellent
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

Coverage Map

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Signal Strength:
Excellent Good Moderate Weak Poor
>-30 -40 -50 -60 <-70
(dBm)

Top 5 Strongest Signals

Rank Station Channel Networks Signal Quality
#1 KYW-TV PHILADELPHIA, PA 03-1 1080i
CBSDablIndependent +2 more
-16 dBm Excellent
#2 WTXF-TV PHILADELPHIA, PA 29-1 720p
FOXBUZZRConfess +4 more
-17 dBm Excellent
#3 WPSG 33 Other -18 dBm Excellent
#4 WPVI-TV PHILADELPHIA, PA 06-1 720p
ABC365BLKCharge! +3 more
-19 dBm Excellent
#5 WPHL-TV PHILADELPHIA, PA 17-2 480i (w)
Antenna TVCWGrit +5 more
-20 dBm Excellent

Reception Analysis

Reliability Score
★★★½☆ 7/10
Signal varies 13 dB across area
Antenna Recommendation
Paperclip Test / Attenuator
Signal is extremely strong (-16 dBm). Standard antennas may overload your TV. Try inserting a simple metal paperclip into the antenna port first. If that fails, use a Variable Attenuator.
Signal Competition
Contested
Top 2 signals within 1 dB

About TV Reception in Philadelphia

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (19126) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from KYW-TV at -16 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+): Indoor antenna should work
  • Good (-65 to -50 dBm): Indoor antenna in good conditions
  • Fair (-80 to -65 dBm): Outdoor antenna recommended
  • Poor (-95 to -80 dBm): High-gain outdoor antenna required
  • No Signal (below -95 dBm): Unlikely to receive