WHP-TV (CW) · Channel 21.3
Full power TV station · Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
WHP-TV is a full power over-the-air TV station affiliated with CW on virtual channel 21.3, licensed to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Its signal is estimated to reach about 407 cities and towns within 69 miles.
About WHP-TV
Full-power stations are the main licensed broadcasters in a market. They may run the highest power from the tallest towers and are protected from interference, so they set the core of what you can receive.
At 1,000 kW effective radiated power, WHP-TV runs more power than 79% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 369 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 49% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 57 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 69 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 407 cities and towns in our guide with about 2,360,000 residents, as far as Carney, MD (68 miles).
WHP-TV shares its transmitter site with WXBU (Univision), WPMT (Fox) and WITF-TV. One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
The nearest other CW station in our data is WQMY in Williamsport, PA, 61 miles away. Viewers between the two can sometimes receive both.
The CW is a commercial broadcast network carrying entertainment series and a growing slate of sports. In smaller markets it often runs as a subchannel of another station rather than its own transmitter.
Station facts
| Network | CW |
| Virtual channel | 21.3 |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Harrisburg, PA |
| Tower location | 40.34531, -76.86897 |
| Effective radiated power | 1,000 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 369 m (1,211 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 72313 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WHP-TV
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colonial Park, PA | 4.4 mi | 315° NW | Strong |
| Harrisburg, PA | 5.0 mi | 9° N | Strong |
| Hershey, PA | 12 mi | 290° WNW | Strong |
| Elizabethtown, PA | 19 mi | 314° NW | Strong |
| Carlisle, PA | 20 mi | 59° ENE | Strong |
| Lebanon, PA | 24 mi | 271° W | Strong |
| Weigelstown, PA | 25 mi | 354° N | Strong |
| York, PA | 27 mi | 344° NNW | Good |
| Lancaster, PA | 37 mi | 306° NW | Good |
| Hanover, PA | 38 mi | 9° N | Good |
| Ephrata, PA | 38 mi | 288° WNW | Good |
| Pottsville, PA | 42 mi | 237° WSW | Good |
| Reading, PA | 50 mi | 271° W | Good |
| Bloomsburg, PA | 50 mi | 206° SSW | Good |
| Chambersburg, PA | 50 mi | 56° NE | Good |
| Westminster, MD | 54 mi | 7° N | Good |
| Hunt Valley, MD | 60 mi | 348° NNW | Good |
| Reisterstown, MD | 61 mi | 358° N | Good |
| State College, PA | 61 mi | 120° ESE | Fair |
| Coatesville, PA | 61 mi | 295° WNW | Fair |
| Bel Air North, MD | 61 mi | 334° NNW | Fair |
| Cockeysville, MD | 61 mi | 349° N | Fair |
| North Bel Air, MD | 62 mi | 334° NNW | Fair |
| Williamsport, PA | 62 mi | 174° S | Fair |
| South Bel Air, MD | 63 mi | 334° NNW | Fair |
| Hazleton, PA | 63 mi | 228° SW | Fair |
| Lutherville-Timonium, MD | 64 mi | 348° NNW | Fair |
| Owings Mills, MD | 64 mi | 356° N | Fair |
| Pottstown, PA | 65 mi | 277° W | Fair |
| Bel Air South, MD | 65 mi | 334° NNW | Fair |
| Eldersburg, MD | 65 mi | 4° N | Fair |
| Hagerstown, MD | 66 mi | 43° NE | Fair |
| Towson, MD | 67 mi | 348° NNW | Fair |
| Joppatowne, MD | 67 mi | 336° NNW | Fair |
| Pikesville, MD | 68 mi | 353° N | Fair |
| Randallstown, MD | 68 mi | 357° N | Fair |
| Perry Hall, MD | 68 mi | 342° NNW | Fair |
| Carney, MD | 68 mi | 345° NNW | Fair |
| Havre de Grace, MD | 69 mi | 323° NW | Fair |
| Aberdeen, MD | 69 mi | 327° NNW | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WHP-TV transmitter tower?
WHP-TV broadcasts from a tower at 40.3453, -76.8690, near Marysville, PA. It is licensed to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
What channel is WHP-TV on?
WHP-TV appears as virtual channel 21.3 (21.3.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying CW.
How far does WHP-TV broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 69 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 78 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WHP-TV with an antenna?
About 2,360,000 people live in the 407 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WHP-TV?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WHP-TV tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.