TV channels & antenna towers in Hebron, Pennsylvania
Hebron has 55 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 24 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WGAL (NBC), 24 miles to the SSW.
Network channels in Hebron
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NBCWGALNBC | 8 | 24 mi | 209° SSW | Good | Lancaster, PA |
| FOXWPMTFox | 43 | 25 mi | 271° W | Good | York, PA |
| UNIWXBUUnivision | 15 | 25 mi | 271° W | Strong | Lancaster, PA |
| CWWHP-TVCW | 21.3 | 25 mi | 271° W | Strong | Harrisburg, PA |
| ABCWHTM-TVABC | 27 | 29 mi | 267° W | Fair | Harrisburg, PA |
| MeTVWFMZ-TVMeTV | 69.3 | 53 mi | 73° ENE | Fair | Allentown, PA |
| CBSKYW-TVCBS | 3 | 64 mi | 108° ESE | Fair | Philadelphia, PA |
| CBSWYOUCBS | 22 | 64 mi | 25° NNE | Weak | Scranton, PA |
| NBCWBRE-TVNBC | 28 | 64 mi | 25° NNE | Weak | Wilkes-Barre, PA |
| ABCWPVI-TVABC | 6 | 64 mi | 108° ESE | Weak | Philadelphia, PA |
| IONWPPX-TVION | 61 | 64 mi | 108° ESE | Weak | Wilmington, DE |
| ABCWNEP-TVABC | 16 | 64 mi | 25° NNE | Good | Scranton, PA |
| CWWOLF-TVCW | 56.2 | 65 mi | 25° NNE | Fair | Hazleton, PA |
| UNIWUVP-DTUnivision | 65 | 65 mi | 108° ESE | Fair | Vineland, NJ |
| CWWPHL-TVCW | 17 | 65 mi | 108° ESE | Fair | Philadelphia, PA |
| FOXWTXF-TVFox | 29 | 65 mi | 108° ESE | Fair | Philadelphia, PA |
| MeTVWDPN-TVMeTV | 2.1 | 65 mi | 108° ESE | Poor | Wilmington, DE |
| TLMWWSITelemundo | 62 | 65 mi | 108° ESE | Fair | Mount Laurel, NJ |
| NBCWCAUNBC | 10 | 65 mi | 108° ESE | Fair | Philadelphia, PA |
Over-the-air TV in Hebron
Hebron is a small community of about 1,310 people in Pennsylvania. There are 55 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 30 full-power, 10 Class A, 12 low-power and 3 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 24 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 7 at good or strong strength.
5 of them are within 25 miles of Hebron, 9 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 41 are more than 45 miles out. Five of the 19 network stations in range are licensed to Philadelphia, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Philadelphia's stations.
For the networks, the best local options are ABC on channel 16 (WNEP-TV), CBS on channel 3 (KYW-TV), NBC on channel 8 (WGAL), Fox on channel 43 (WPMT), CW on channel 21.3 (WHP-TV), ION on channel 61 (WPPX-TV), Telemundo on channel 62 (WWSI), Univision on channel 15 (WXBU) and MeTV on channel 69.3 (WFMZ-TV). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (fair signal) and Univision (strong signal). 11 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 Hebron
The main network towers around Hebron are in different directions: NBC 209° SSW (24 mi) and Fox 271° W (25 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.
Three network stations, WPMT, WXBU and WHP-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 25 miles west of Hebron (271° W). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.
Of the 14 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Hebron at fair strength or better, 50% arrive from the east; the rest are spread across three other directions.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Hebron, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Hebron
The farthest main network tower for Hebron is WPMT (Fox), 25 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here.
WNEP-TV (ABC), 64 miles northeast and KYW-TV (CBS), 64 miles east, 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.
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 Hebron
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 36; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WITF-TVFull power | 25 mi | 271° W | Good | Harrisburg, PA |
| W29FQ-DTranslator | 26 mi | 24° NNE | Weak | Pottsville, PA |
| W24CS-DTranslator | 26 mi | 88° E | Fair | Reading, PA |
| WLYHFull power | 29 mi | 267° W | Fair | Red Lion, PA |
| WHLZ-LDLow power | 29 mi | 267° W | Fair | Harrisburg, PA |
| W16EJ-DLow power | 29 mi | 267° W | Fair | Harrisburg, PA |
| WLZH-LDLow power | 32 mi | 198° SSW | Weak | Harrisburg/Lancaster, PA |
| WLHY-LDLow power | 32 mi | 198° SSW | Weak | Lebanon - Harrisburg - York - la-Caster, PA |
| WRZH-LDLow power | 38 mi | 247° WSW | Poor | Lancaster, PA |
| W36EY-DClass A | 47 mi | 12° NNE | Poor | Berwick, PA |
| WYLN-CDClass A | 49 mi | 28° NNE | Poor | Hazleton, PA |
| WPPTFull power | 53 mi | 73° ENE | Fair | Philadelphia, PA |
| WLVT-TVFull power | 53 mi | 73° ENE | Fair | Allentown, PA |
| WBPH-TVFull power | 53 mi | 73° ENE | Fair | Bethlehem, PA |
| W07DC-DTranslator | 53 mi | 72° ENE | Poor | Allentown/Bethlehem, PA |
| WWDD-LDLow power | 58 mi | 172° S | Poor | Baltimore, MD |
| WLZH-LDLow power | 58 mi | 189° S | Poor | Baltimore, MD |
| WPSGFull power | 64 mi | 108° ESE | Fair | Philadelphia, PA |
| WVIA-TVFull power | 64 mi | 25° NNE | Good | Scranton, PA |
| WMCN-TVFull power | 65 mi | 108° ESE | Poor | Princeton, NJ |
| WHYY-TVFull power | 65 mi | 108° ESE | Poor | Wilmington, DE |
| WBZM-LDLow power | 65 mi | 25° NNE | Poor | Wilkes-Barre, PA |
| WDUM-LDLow power | 65 mi | 108° ESE | Poor | Philadelphia, PA |
| WTVEFull power | 65 mi | 108° ESE | Poor | Willow Grove, PA |
| WPHA-CDClass A | 65 mi | 108° ESE | Poor | Philadelphia, PA |
How Hebron compares with the rest of Pennsylvania
With 24 stations at fair strength or better, Hebron ranks 455th of 1,015 places in Pennsylvania: the same as the typical Pennsylvania town (24). Its nearest major network tower is 24 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 Lebanon, 0.6 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Hebron: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 271° W, the direction of WPMT (Fox), 25 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 24 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 Hebron, PA?
ABC is on channel 16 from WNEP-TV, broadcasting from 64 miles NNE of Hebron. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CBS in Hebron, PA?
CBS is on channel 3 from KYW-TV, broadcasting from 64 miles ESE of Hebron. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is NBC in Hebron, PA?
NBC is on channel 8 from WGAL, broadcasting from 24 miles SSW of Hebron. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in Hebron, PA?
Fox is on channel 43 from WPMT, broadcasting from 25 miles W of Hebron. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CW in Hebron, PA?
CW is on channel 21.3 from WHP-TV, broadcasting from 25 miles W of Hebron. Estimated signal: strong.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Hebron?
55 transmitters within 70 miles of Hebron; around 24 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 Hebron?
The main network towers around Hebron are in different directions: NBC 209° SSW (24 mi) and Fox 271° W (25 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.
What kind of antenna do I need in Hebron?
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 ABC and CBS from up to 64 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Hebron?
WNEP-TV (ABC), 64 miles northeast and KYW-TV (CBS), 64 miles east, 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 Hebron?
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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More: all TV stations in Pennsylvania · Northeast region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Hebron; signal estimates ignore terrain.