TV channels & antenna towers in Lake Heritage, Pennsylvania
Lake Heritage has 53 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, PBS and CW. About 25 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WRZH-LD, 22 miles to the NNE.
Network channels in Lake Heritage
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NBCWGALNBC | 8 | 34 mi | 62° ENE | Fair | Lancaster, PA |
| ABCWHTM-TVABC | 27 | 37 mi | 19° NNE | Fair | Harrisburg, PA |
| UNIWXBUUnivision | 15 | 41 mi | 24° NNE | Good | Lancaster, PA |
| CWWHP-TVCW | 21.3 | 41 mi | 24° NNE | Good | Harrisburg, PA |
| FOXWPMTFox | 43 | 41 mi | 24° NNE | Fair | York, PA |
| CWWNUVCW | 54 | 43 mi | 139° SE | Good | Baltimore, MD |
| FOXWBFFFox | 45 | 43 mi | 139° SE | Good | Baltimore, MD |
| CBSWJZ-TVCBS | 13 | 43 mi | 139° SE | Fair | Baltimore, MD |
| ABCWMAR-TVABC | 2 | 43 mi | 139° SE | Good | Baltimore, MD |
| NBCWBAL-TVNBC | 11 | 43 mi | 139° SE | Fair | Baltimore, MD |
| IONWWPX-TVION | 60 | 50 mi | 219° SW | Weak | Martinsburg, WV |
| FOXWTTGFox | 5 | 59 mi | 176° S | Fair | Washington, DC |
| IONWPXW-TVION | 66 | 59 mi | 176° S | Fair | Manassas, VA |
| ABCWJLA-TVABC | 7 | 60 mi | 175° S | Poor | Washington, DC |
| PBSWHUT-TVPBS | 32 | 60 mi | 175° S | Weak | Washington, DC |
| CBSWUSACBS | 9 | 60 mi | 175° S | Poor | Washington, DC |
| PBSWETA-TVPBS | 26 | 60 mi | 175° S | Fair | Washington, DC |
| MeTVWDME-CDMeTV | 48.1 | 60 mi | 175° S | Poor | Washington, DC |
| CWWDCWCW | 50 | 60 mi | 175° S | Good | Washington, DC |
| NBCWRC-TVNBC | 4 | 60 mi | 175° S | Fair | Washington, DC |
| TLMWZDC-CDTelemundo | 44 | 60 mi | 175° S | Fair | Washington, DC |
| UNIWFDC-DTUnivision | 14 | 60 mi | 175° S | Weak | Arlington, VA |
Over-the-air TV in Lake Heritage
Lake Heritage is a small community of about 1,330 people in Pennsylvania. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 53 licensed TV transmitters: 29 full-power, 6 Class A, 16 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 25 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 8 at good or strong strength.
1 of them is within 25 miles of Lake Heritage, 25 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 27 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.
The strongest network signals here 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 (fair 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 Lake Heritage
The main network towers around Lake Heritage are in different directions: ABC 139° SE (43 mi), CBS 139° SE (43 mi), NBC 62° ENE (34 mi) and Fox 139° SE (43 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.
Five network stations, WNUV, WBFF, WJZ-TV, WMAR-TV and WBAL-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 43 miles southeast of Lake Heritage (139° SE). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.
Of the 16 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Lake Heritage at fair strength or better, 38% 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 Lake Heritage, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Lake Heritage
The farthest main network tower for Lake Heritage is WJZ-TV (CBS), 43 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here.
WETA-TV (PBS), 60 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 Lake Heritage
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 31; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WRZH-LDLow power | 22 mi | 16° NNE | Fair | Lancaster, PA |
| WLZH-LDLow power | 33 mi | 78° ENE | Weak | Harrisburg/Lancaster, PA |
| WLHY-LDLow power | 33 mi | 78° ENE | Weak | Lebanon - Harrisburg - York - la-Caster, PA |
| WMPBFull power | 33 mi | 139° SE | Fair | Baltimore, MD |
| W20EU-DTranslator | 34 mi | 299° WNW | Weak | Chambersburg, PA |
| W25FE-DLow power | 34 mi | 299° WNW | Poor | Chambersburg, PA |
| WCZS-LDLow power | 34 mi | 299° WNW | Weak | Chambersburg, PA |
| WHLZ-LDLow power | 37 mi | 19° NNE | Weak | Harrisburg, PA |
| W16EJ-DLow power | 37 mi | 19° NNE | Weak | Harrisburg, PA |
| WLYHFull power | 37 mi | 19° NNE | Fair | Red Lion, PA |
| WFPTFull power | 39 mi | 190° S | Fair | Frederick, MD |
| WLZH-LDLow power | 39 mi | 121° ESE | Poor | Baltimore, MD |
| WITF-TVFull power | 41 mi | 24° NNE | Fair | Harrisburg, PA |
| WMJF-CDClass A | 42 mi | 132° SE | Weak | Towson, MD |
| WWPBFull power | 43 mi | 256° WSW | Good | Hagerstown, MD |
| WUTBFull power | 43 mi | 139° SE | Good | Baltimore, MD |
| WDWA-LDLow power | 47 mi | 172° S | Poor | Damascus, VA |
| W08EE-DTranslator | 53 mi | 243° WSW | Poor | Martinsburg, WV |
| WWDD-LDLow power | 54 mi | 112° ESE | Poor | Baltimore, MD |
| WDDN-LDLow power | 56 mi | 173° S | Poor | Washington, DC |
| WDCAFull power | 59 mi | 176° S | Fair | Washington, DC |
| WJALFull power | 60 mi | 175° S | Poor | Silver Spring, MD |
| WDCO-CDClass A | 60 mi | 175° S | Poor | Woodstock, VA |
| WIAV-CDClass A | 60 mi | 175° S | Poor | Washington, DC |
| WMDO-CDClass A | 60 mi | 175° S | Poor | Washington, DC |
How Lake Heritage compares with the rest of Pennsylvania
With 25 stations at fair strength or better, Lake Heritage ranks 398th of 1,015 places in Pennsylvania: more than the typical Pennsylvania town (24). Its nearest major network tower is 34 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 York, 26 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Lake Heritage: step by step
- 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.
- Point it toward 139° SE, the direction of WJZ-TV (CBS), 43 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 25 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 Lake Heritage, PA?
ABC is on channel 2 from WMAR-TV, broadcasting from 43 miles SE of Lake Heritage. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CBS in Lake Heritage, PA?
CBS is on channel 13 from WJZ-TV, broadcasting from 43 miles SE of Lake Heritage. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is NBC in Lake Heritage, PA?
NBC is on channel 8 from WGAL, broadcasting from 34 miles ENE of Lake Heritage. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is Fox in Lake Heritage, PA?
Fox is on channel 45 from WBFF, broadcasting from 43 miles SE of Lake Heritage. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is PBS in Lake Heritage, PA?
PBS is on channel 26 from WETA-TV, broadcasting from 60 miles S of Lake Heritage. Estimated signal: fair.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Lake Heritage?
53 transmitters within 70 miles of Lake Heritage; around 25 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 Lake Heritage?
The main network towers around Lake Heritage are in different directions: ABC 139° SE (43 mi), CBS 139° SE (43 mi), NBC 62° ENE (34 mi) and Fox 139° SE (43 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.
What kind of antenna do I need in Lake Heritage?
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. The towers are spread over about 77° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help. Picking up PBS from up to 60 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Lake Heritage?
WETA-TV (PBS), 60 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.
Is there an app to find TV towers in Lake Heritage?
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 Lake Heritage; signal estimates ignore terrain.