TV channels & antenna towers in Elizabethville, Pennsylvania

Elizabethville has 32 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and Univision. About 13 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WPMT (Fox), 14 miles to the SSW.

32TV transmitters within 70 miles
6networks over the air
14 mito the closest tower
1,493population

Network channels in Elizabethville

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
FOXWPMTFox43 14 mi192° SSW GoodYork, PA
UNIWXBUUnivision15 14 mi192° SSW StrongLancaster, PA
CWWHP-TVCW21.3 14 mi192° SSW StrongHarrisburg, PA
ABCWHTM-TVABC27 18 mi204° SSW FairHarrisburg, PA
NBCWGALNBC8 37 mi164° SSE FairLancaster, PA
CWWQMYCW53.3 48 mi340° NNW FairWilliamsport, PA
CBSWYOUCBS22 66 mi48° NE WeakScranton, PA
NBCWBRE-TVNBC28 66 mi48° NE WeakWilkes-Barre, PA
ABCWNEP-TVABC16 66 mi48° NE GoodScranton, PA
CWWOLF-TVCW56.2 66 mi48° NE FairHazleton, PA

Over-the-air TV in Elizabethville

Elizabethville, Pennsylvania has a population of about 1,490. Our map shows 32 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 13 full-power, 4 Class A, 11 low-power and 4 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 13 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 6 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 8 transmitters are within 25 miles, 4 between 25 and 45 miles, and 20 farther out. Two of the 10 network stations in range are licensed to Lancaster, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Lancaster's stations.

For the networks, the best local options are ABC on channel 16 (WNEP-TV), CBS on channel 22 (WYOU), 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). 3 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 Elizabethville

Point your antenna S, at about 178°. The main network towers for Elizabethville sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Three network stations, WPMT, WXBU and WHP-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 14 miles south of Elizabethville (192° SSW). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 8 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Elizabethville at fair strength or better, 50% arrive from the south; the rest are spread across three other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Elizabethville

The farthest main network tower for Elizabethville is WGAL (NBC), 37 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here.

WNEP-TV (ABC), 66 miles northeast and WYOU (CBS), 66 miles northeast, are the exception: the nearest listed affiliates of those networks are 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 those.

WXBU is only 14 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.

Other stations near Elizabethville

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WITF-TVFull power14 mi 192° SSWGoodHarrisburg, PA
WLYHFull power18 mi 204° SSWFairRed Lion, PA
WHLZ-LDLow power18 mi 205° SSWFairHarrisburg, PA
W16EJ-DLow power18 mi 205° SSWFairHarrisburg, PA
WRZH-LDLow power32 mi 205° SSWWeakLancaster, PA
W29FQ-DTranslator33 mi 75° ENEPoorPottsville, PA
W36EY-DClass A44 mi 45° NEPoorBerwick, PA
WLZH-LDLow power46 mi 165° SSEPoorHarrisburg/Lancaster, PA
WLHY-LDLow power46 mi 165° SSEPoorLebanon - Harrisburg - York - la-Caster, PA
W09DB-DClass A47 mi 351° NPoorWilliamsport, PA
W20AD-DTranslator50 mi 347° NNWPoorWilliamsport, PA
W24CS-DTranslator50 mi 105° ESEPoorReading, PA
WYLN-CDClass A53 mi 57° ENEPoorHazleton, PA
W26EQ-DLow power58 mi 282° WNWPoorState College, PA
W20EU-DTranslator60 mi 235° SWPoorChambersburg, PA
W25FE-DLow power61 mi 235° SWPoorChambersburg, PA
WCZS-LDLow power61 mi 235° SWPoorChambersburg, PA
WVIA-TVFull power66 mi 48° NEGoodScranton, PA
WHVL-LDLow power66 mi 293° WNWPoorState College, Etc., PA
WSPZ-LDLow power66 mi 293° WNWPoorState College, PA
WBZM-LDLow power66 mi 48° NEPoorWilkes-Barre, PA
W09DJ-DClass A69 mi 49° NEPoorWilkes-Barre, Etc., PA

How Elizabethville compares with the rest of Pennsylvania

With 13 stations at fair strength or better, Elizabethville ranks 845th of 1,015 places in Pennsylvania: fewer than the typical Pennsylvania town (24). Its nearest major network tower is 14 miles away, against a state median of 16 miles.

44% of Pennsylvania's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an amplified indoor or attic antenna. The nearest larger city is Harrisburg, 19 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Elizabethville: step by step

  1. Mount the antenna in the attic or high on the wall facing the towers, keeping the cable to the TV as short as you can.
  2. Point it toward 164° SSE, the direction of WGAL (NBC), 37 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
  3. Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
  4. Expect around 13 stations, each with a few subchannels. If one you want is missing, turn the antenna 5–10° toward it and scan again.
  5. Rescan every few months, or whenever a channel disappears; stations occasionally change frequency.

Frequently asked questions

What channel is ABC in Elizabethville, PA?

ABC is on channel 16 from WNEP-TV, broadcasting from 66 miles NE of Elizabethville. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Elizabethville, PA?

CBS is on channel 22 from WYOU, broadcasting from 66 miles NE of Elizabethville. Estimated signal: weak.

What channel is NBC in Elizabethville, PA?

NBC is on channel 8 from WGAL, broadcasting from 37 miles SSE of Elizabethville. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is Fox in Elizabethville, PA?

Fox is on channel 43 from WPMT, broadcasting from 14 miles SSW of Elizabethville. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Elizabethville, PA?

CW is on channel 21.3 from WHP-TV, broadcasting from 14 miles SSW of Elizabethville. Estimated signal: strong.

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

32 transmitters within 70 miles of Elizabethville; around 13 of them are likely to be receivable with amplified indoor or attic 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 Elizabethville?

Point your antenna S, at about 178°. The main network towers for Elizabethville sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Elizabethville?

Amplified indoor or attic antenna (25–45 miles). Towers are at medium range. An amplified indoor antenna can work; an attic-mounted antenna is the safer choice. Picking up ABC and CBS from up to 66 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Elizabethville?

WNEP-TV (ABC), 66 miles northeast and WYOU (CBS), 66 miles northeast, are the exception: the nearest listed affiliates of those networks are 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 those.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Elizabethville?

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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