WXBU (Univision) · Channel 15
Full power TV station · Lancaster, Pennsylvania
WXBU is a full power over-the-air TV station affiliated with Univision on virtual channel 15, licensed to Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Its signal is estimated to reach about 407 cities and towns within 69 miles.
About WXBU
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, WXBU 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).
WXBU shares its transmitter site with WHP-TV (CW), WPMT (Fox) and WITF-TV. One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
The nearest other Univision station in our data is WUVP-DT in Vineland, NJ, 89 miles away. Viewers between the two can sometimes receive both.
Univision is the largest Spanish-language broadcast network in the U.S., carrying telenovelas, news, entertainment and soccer.
Station facts
| Network | Univision |
| Virtual channel | 15 |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Lancaster, PA |
| Tower location | 40.34531, -76.86897 |
| Effective radiated power | 1,000 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 369 m (1,211 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 23338 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WXBU
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 WXBU transmitter tower?
WXBU broadcasts from a tower at 40.3453, -76.8690, near Marysville, PA. It is licensed to Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
What channel is WXBU on?
WXBU appears as virtual channel 15 (15.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying Univision.
How far does WXBU 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 WXBU 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 WXBU?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WXBU tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.