TV channels & antenna towers in Dillsburg, Pennsylvania

Dillsburg has 31 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and Univision. About 18 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WRZH-LD, 2.0 miles to the WNW.

Open Dillsburg in the live finder

31TV transmitters within 70 miles

6networks over the air

2.0 mito the closest tower

2,569population

Network channels in Dillsburg

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
ABCWHTM-TVABC	27	15 mi	17° NNE	Good	Harrisburg, PA
UNIWXBUUnivision	15	18 mi	28° NNE	Strong	Lancaster, PA
CWWHP-TVCW	21.3	18 mi	28° NNE	Strong	Harrisburg, PA
FOXWPMTFox	43	18 mi	28° NNE	Good	York, PA
NBCWGALNBC	8	23 mi	103° ESE	Good	Lancaster, PA
CWWNUVCW	54	57 mi	159° SSE	Good	Baltimore, MD
FOXWBFFFox	45	57 mi	159° SSE	Good	Baltimore, MD
CBSWJZ-TVCBS	13	57 mi	159° SSE	Weak	Baltimore, MD
ABCWMAR-TVABC	2	57 mi	159° SSE	Fair	Baltimore, MD
NBCWBAL-TVNBC	11	57 mi	159° SSE	Weak	Baltimore, MD

Over-the-air TV in Dillsburg

Dillsburg, Pennsylvania has a population of about 2,570. There are 31 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 16 full-power, 1 Class A, 11 low-power and 3 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 18 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 12 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 10 transmitters are within 25 miles, 5 between 25 and 45 miles, and 16 farther out. Five of the 10 network stations in range are licensed to Baltimore, MD, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Baltimore's stations.

For the networks, the best local options are ABC on channel 27 (WHTM-TV), CBS on channel 13 (WJZ-TV), NBC on channel 8 (WGAL), Fox on channel 43 (WPMT), CW on channel 21.3 (WHP-TV) and Univision on channel 15 (WXBU). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Univision (strong signal). 6 full-power stations in range have no network listed in our data; these are typically public television, religious, shopping or independent stations.

Which way to point your antenna in Dillsburg

The main network towers around Dillsburg are in different directions: ABC 17° NNE (15 mi), NBC 103° ESE (23 mi) and Fox 28° NNE (18 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Three network stations, WXBU, WHP-TV and WPMT, transmit from the same tower site about 18 miles northeast of Dillsburg (28° NNE). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 8 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Dillsburg at fair strength or better, 38% arrive from the northeast; the rest are spread across three other directions.

All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Dillsburg, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Dillsburg

The farthest main network tower for Dillsburg is WGAL (NBC), 23 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here.

WJZ-TV (CBS), 57 miles south, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for that one.

An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.

Other stations near Dillsburg

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WRZH-LDLow power	2.0 mi	293° WNW	Good	Lancaster, PA
WHLZ-LDLow power	15 mi	17° NNE	Fair	Harrisburg, PA
W16EJ-DLow power	15 mi	17° NNE	Fair	Harrisburg, PA
WLYHFull power	15 mi	17° NNE	Good	Red Lion, PA
WITF-TVFull power	18 mi	28° NNE	Good	Harrisburg, PA
WLZH-LDLow power	28 mi	121° ESE	Fair	Harrisburg/Lancaster, PA
WLHY-LDLow power	28 mi	121° ESE	Fair	Lebanon - Harrisburg - York - la-Caster, PA
W20EU-DTranslator	38 mi	264° W	Weak	Chambersburg, PA
W25FE-DLow power	38 mi	263° W	Poor	Chambersburg, PA
WCZS-LDLow power	38 mi	263° W	Weak	Chambersburg, PA
WMPBFull power	48 mi	163° SSE	Fair	Baltimore, MD
WLZH-LDLow power	48 mi	148° SSE	Poor	Baltimore, MD
WMJF-CDClass A	54 mi	155° SSE	Poor	Towson, MD
WUTBFull power	57 mi	159° SSE	Good	Baltimore, MD
W29FQ-DTranslator	59 mi	48° NE	Poor	Pottsville, PA
WWPBFull power	59 mi	238° WSW	Good	Hagerstown, MD
WWDD-LDLow power	59 mi	134° SE	Poor	Baltimore, MD
WFPTFull power	61 mi	194° SSW	Poor	Frederick, MD
W26EQ-DLow power	62 mi	313° NW	Poor	State College, PA
W24CS-DTranslator	62 mi	74° ENE	Poor	Reading, PA
WDWA-LDLow power	68 mi	182° S	Poor	Damascus, VA

How Dillsburg compares with the rest of Pennsylvania

With 18 stations at fair strength or better, Dillsburg ranks 674th of 1,015 places in Pennsylvania: fewer than the typical Pennsylvania town (24). Its nearest major network tower is 15 miles away, against a state median of 16 miles.

37% of Pennsylvania's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an indoor antenna. The nearest larger city is Harrisburg, 14 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Dillsburg: step by step

Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
Point it toward 103° ESE, the direction of WGAL (NBC), 23 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
Expect around 18 stations, each with a few subchannels. If one you want is missing, turn the antenna 5–10° toward it and scan again.
Rescan every few months, or whenever a channel disappears; stations occasionally change frequency.

Frequently asked questions

What channel is ABC in Dillsburg, PA?

ABC is on channel 27 from WHTM-TV, broadcasting from 15 miles NNE of Dillsburg. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Dillsburg, PA?

CBS is on channel 13 from WJZ-TV, broadcasting from 57 miles SSE of Dillsburg. Estimated signal: weak.

What channel is NBC in Dillsburg, PA?

NBC is on channel 8 from WGAL, broadcasting from 23 miles ESE of Dillsburg. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Dillsburg, PA?

Fox is on channel 43 from WPMT, broadcasting from 18 miles NNE of Dillsburg. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Dillsburg, PA?

CW is on channel 21.3 from WHP-TV, broadcasting from 18 miles NNE of Dillsburg. Estimated signal: strong.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Dillsburg?

31 transmitters within 70 miles of Dillsburg; around 18 of them are likely to be receivable with indoor antenna. Each station usually carries several subchannels, so the total channel count after a scan is higher.

Which direction should I point my TV antenna in Dillsburg?

What kind of antenna do I need in Dillsburg?

Indoor antenna (up to ~25 miles). The main towers are close. A flat indoor antenna near a window facing the towers should pull in the major networks. Picking up CBS from up to 57 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Dillsburg?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Dillsburg?

Yes. The free RCA Signal Finder app for iPhone and Android uses your phone's GPS and compass to show which way each tower is from where you stand.

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