TV channels & antenna towers in East Berlin, Pennsylvania
East Berlin has 54 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, PBS and CW. About 21 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WRZH-LD, 14 miles to the NNW.
Network channels in East Berlin
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NBCWGALNBC | 8 | 20 mi | 71° ENE | Good | Lancaster, PA |
| ABCWHTM-TVABC | 27 | 26 mi | 3° N | Fair | Harrisburg, PA |
| UNIWXBUUnivision | 15 | 29 mi | 12° NNE | Good | Lancaster, PA |
| CWWHP-TVCW | 21.3 | 29 mi | 12° NNE | Good | Harrisburg, PA |
| FOXWPMTFox | 43 | 29 mi | 12° NNE | Good | York, PA |
| CWWNUVCW | 54 | 45 mi | 157° SSE | Good | Baltimore, MD |
| FOXWBFFFox | 45 | 45 mi | 157° SSE | Good | Baltimore, MD |
| CBSWJZ-TVCBS | 13 | 45 mi | 157° SSE | Fair | Baltimore, MD |
| ABCWMAR-TVABC | 2 | 45 mi | 157° SSE | Good | Baltimore, MD |
| NBCWBAL-TVNBC | 11 | 45 mi | 157° SSE | Fair | Baltimore, MD |
| IONWWPX-TVION | 60 | 64 mi | 221° SW | Poor | Martinsburg, WV |
| FOXWTTGFox | 5 | 68 mi | 186° S | Weak | Washington, DC |
| IONWPXW-TVION | 66 | 68 mi | 186° S | Weak | Manassas, VA |
| ABCWJLA-TVABC | 7 | 68 mi | 185° S | Poor | Washington, DC |
| PBSWHUT-TVPBS | 32 | 68 mi | 185° S | Poor | Washington, DC |
| CBSWUSACBS | 9 | 68 mi | 185° S | Poor | Washington, DC |
| PBSWETA-TVPBS | 26 | 68 mi | 185° S | Weak | Washington, DC |
| MeTVWDME-CDMeTV | 48.1 | 69 mi | 185° S | Poor | Washington, DC |
| CWWDCWCW | 50 | 69 mi | 185° S | Good | Washington, DC |
| NBCWRC-TVNBC | 4 | 69 mi | 185° S | Poor | Washington, DC |
| TLMWZDC-CDTelemundo | 44 | 69 mi | 185° S | Poor | Washington, DC |
| UNIWFDC-DTUnivision | 14 | 69 mi | 185° S | Poor | Arlington, VA |
Over-the-air TV in East Berlin
East Berlin is a small community of about 1,530 people in Pennsylvania. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 54 licensed TV transmitters: 29 full-power, 6 Class A, 15 low-power and 4 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 21 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 11 at good or strong strength.
4 of them are within 25 miles of East Berlin, 14 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 36 are more than 45 miles out. Nine of the 22 network stations in range are licensed to Washington, DC, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Washington's stations.
For the networks, the best local options are ABC on channel 2 (WMAR-TV), CBS on channel 13 (WJZ-TV), NBC on channel 8 (WGAL), Fox on channel 45 (WBFF), PBS on channel 26 (WETA-TV), CW on channel 21.3 (WHP-TV), ION on channel 66 (WPXW-TV), Telemundo on channel 44 (WZDC-CD), Univision on channel 15 (WXBU) and MeTV on channel 48.1 (WDME-CD). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (very weak signal) and Univision (good signal). 9 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 East Berlin
The main network towers around East Berlin are in different directions: ABC 157° SSE (45 mi), CBS 157° SSE (45 mi), NBC 71° ENE (20 mi), Fox 157° SSE (45 mi) and PBS 185° S (68 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 29 miles north of East Berlin (12° NNE). That one direction covers every station on the site.
Of the 11 full-power and Class A network signals that reach East Berlin at fair strength or better, 45% arrive from the southeast; the rest are spread across three other directions.
WETA-TV (PBS) lies beyond the radio horizon of its transmitter as seen from East Berlin. Past that point signals fade quickly, so antenna height matters more than amplification.
Antenna and amplifier advice for East Berlin
The farthest main network tower for East Berlin is WETA-TV (PBS), 68 miles away with a weak estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.
At this distance a low-noise preamplifier mounted on the mast, right below the antenna, helps more than an amplifier near the TV. It boosts the signal before cable loss eats into it. See the amplifier guide.
Other stations near East Berlin
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 32; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WRZH-LDLow power | 14 mi | 339° NNW | Fair | Lancaster, PA |
| WLZH-LDLow power | 21 mi | 96° E | Fair | Harrisburg/Lancaster, PA |
| WLHY-LDLow power | 21 mi | 96° E | Fair | Lebanon - Harrisburg - York - la-Caster, PA |
| WHLZ-LDLow power | 26 mi | 3° N | Fair | Harrisburg, PA |
| W16EJ-DLow power | 26 mi | 3° N | Fair | Harrisburg, PA |
| WLYHFull power | 26 mi | 3° N | Fair | Red Lion, PA |
| WITF-TVFull power | 29 mi | 12° NNE | Good | Harrisburg, PA |
| WMPBFull power | 35 mi | 163° SSE | Fair | Baltimore, MD |
| WLZH-LDLow power | 37 mi | 143° SE | Weak | Baltimore, MD |
| W20EU-DTranslator | 41 mi | 281° W | Poor | Chambersburg, PA |
| W25FE-DLow power | 42 mi | 281° W | Poor | Chambersburg, PA |
| WCZS-LDLow power | 42 mi | 281° W | Poor | Chambersburg, PA |
| WMJF-CDClass A | 42 mi | 151° SSE | Weak | Towson, MD |
| WUTBFull power | 45 mi | 157° SSE | Good | Baltimore, MD |
| WWDD-LDLow power | 49 mi | 126° SE | Poor | Baltimore, MD |
| WFPTFull power | 50 mi | 201° SSW | Weak | Frederick, MD |
| WDWA-LDLow power | 56 mi | 185° S | Poor | Damascus, VA |
| WWPBFull power | 56 mi | 250° WSW | Good | Hagerstown, MD |
| W24CS-DTranslator | 64 mi | 63° ENE | Poor | Reading, PA |
| WDDN-LDLow power | 65 mi | 184° S | Poor | Washington, DC |
| W29FQ-DTranslator | 66 mi | 39° NE | Poor | Pottsville, PA |
| W08EE-DTranslator | 66 mi | 241° WSW | Poor | Martinsburg, WV |
| WMPTFull power | 67 mi | 163° SSE | Weak | Annapolis, MD |
| WQAW-LDLow power | 67 mi | 163° SSE | Poor | Lake Shore, MD |
| W10DE-DLow power | 67 mi | 167° SSE | Poor | Washington, DC |
How East Berlin compares with the rest of Pennsylvania
With 21 stations at fair strength or better, East Berlin ranks 594th of 1,015 places in Pennsylvania: fewer than the typical Pennsylvania town (24). Its nearest major network tower is 20 miles away, against a state median of 16 miles.
19% of Pennsylvania's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna. The nearest larger city is York, 13 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in East Berlin: step by step
- Mount an outdoor antenna on the roof or a mast, as high as you can safely get it, with a clear view toward the towers.
- Point it toward 185° S, the direction of WETA-TV (PBS), 68 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 21 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 East Berlin, PA?
ABC is on channel 2 from WMAR-TV, broadcasting from 45 miles SSE of East Berlin. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CBS in East Berlin, PA?
CBS is on channel 13 from WJZ-TV, broadcasting from 45 miles SSE of East Berlin. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is NBC in East Berlin, PA?
NBC is on channel 8 from WGAL, broadcasting from 20 miles ENE of East Berlin. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in East Berlin, PA?
Fox is on channel 45 from WBFF, broadcasting from 45 miles SSE of East Berlin. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is PBS in East Berlin, PA?
PBS is on channel 26 from WETA-TV, broadcasting from 68 miles S of East Berlin. Estimated signal: weak.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in East Berlin?
54 transmitters within 70 miles of East Berlin; around 21 of them are likely to be receivable with outdoor directional 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 East Berlin?
The main network towers around East Berlin are in different directions: ABC 157° SSE (45 mi), CBS 157° SSE (45 mi), NBC 71° ENE (20 mi), Fox 157° SSE (45 mi) and PBS 185° S (68 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.
What kind of antenna do I need in East Berlin?
Outdoor directional antenna (45–70 miles). Some major towers are a long way off. Mount a directional antenna on the roof or a mast and aim it with the bearings below. The towers are spread over about 114° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in East Berlin?
At this distance a low-noise preamplifier mounted on the mast, right below the antenna, helps more than an amplifier near the TV. It boosts the signal before cable loss eats into it. See the amplifier guide.
Is there an app to find TV towers in East Berlin?
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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