TV channels & antenna towers in Linglestown, Pennsylvania

Linglestown has 33 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and Univision. About 10 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WPMT (Fox), 4.3 miles to the W.

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33TV transmitters within 70 miles

6networks over the air

4.3 mito the closest tower

6,334population

Network channels in Linglestown

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
FOXWPMTFox	43	4.3 mi	281° W	Strong	York, PA
UNIWXBUUnivision	15	4.3 mi	281° W	Strong	Lancaster, PA
CWWHP-TVCW	21.3	4.3 mi	281° W	Strong	Harrisburg, PA
ABCWHTM-TVABC	27	8.6 mi	262° W	Good	Harrisburg, PA
NBCWGALNBC	8	23 mi	156° SSE	Good	Lancaster, PA
CWWQMYCW	53.3	62 mi	344° NNW	Poor	Williamsport, PA
CWWNUVCW	54	69 mi	174° S	Weak	Baltimore, MD
FOXWBFFFox	45	69 mi	174° S	Weak	Baltimore, MD
CBSWJZ-TVCBS	13	69 mi	174° S	Poor	Baltimore, MD
ABCWMAR-TVABC	2	69 mi	174° S	Weak	Baltimore, MD
NBCWBAL-TVNBC	11	69 mi	174° S	Poor	Baltimore, MD

Over-the-air TV in Linglestown

Linglestown, Pennsylvania has a population of about 6,330. Our map shows 33 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 15 full-power, 4 Class A, 10 low-power and 4 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 10 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 9 at good or strong strength.

10 of them are within 25 miles of Linglestown, 3 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 20 are more than 45 miles out. Five of the 11 network stations in range are licensed to Baltimore, MD, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Baltimore's stations.

The best-placed network stations 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). 4 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 Linglestown

The main network towers around Linglestown are in different directions: ABC 262° W (8.6 mi), NBC 156° SSE (23 mi) and Fox 281° W (4.3 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 4.3 miles west of Linglestown (281° W). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 5 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Linglestown at fair strength or better, 80% arrive from the west; the rest are spread across one other direction.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Linglestown

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

WJZ-TV (CBS), 69 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.

WPMT is only 4.3 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 Linglestown

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WITF-TVFull power	4.3 mi	281° W	Strong	Harrisburg, PA
WLYHFull power	8.6 mi	262° W	Good	Red Lion, PA
WHLZ-LDLow power	8.7 mi	262° W	Good	Harrisburg, PA
W16EJ-DLow power	8.7 mi	262° W	Good	Harrisburg, PA
WRZH-LDLow power	21 mi	225° SW	Fair	Lancaster, PA
WLZH-LDLow power	32 mi	160° SSE	Weak	Harrisburg/Lancaster, PA
WLHY-LDLow power	32 mi	160° SSE	Weak	Lebanon - Harrisburg - York - la-Caster, PA
W29FQ-DTranslator	39 mi	53° NE	Poor	Pottsville, PA
W24CS-DTranslator	47 mi	88° E	Poor	Reading, PA
W20EU-DTranslator	54 mi	249° WSW	Poor	Chambersburg, PA
W25FE-DLow power	55 mi	249° WSW	Poor	Chambersburg, PA
WCZS-LDLow power	55 mi	249° WSW	Poor	Chambersburg, PA
W36EY-DClass A	55 mi	33° NNE	Poor	Berwick, PA
WLZH-LDLow power	58 mi	168° SSE	Poor	Baltimore, MD
WMPBFull power	61 mi	180° S	Weak	Baltimore, MD
W09DB-DClass A	62 mi	352° N	Poor	Williamsport, PA
WYLN-CDClass A	62 mi	45° NE	Poor	Hazleton, PA
WWDD-LDLow power	64 mi	153° SSE	Poor	Baltimore, MD
W26EQ-DLow power	64 mi	295° WNW	Poor	State College, PA
W20AD-DTranslator	64 mi	349° NNW	Poor	Williamsport, PA
WMJF-CDClass A	65 mi	171° S	Poor	Towson, MD
WUTBFull power	69 mi	174° S	Weak	Baltimore, MD

How Linglestown compares with the rest of Pennsylvania

With 10 stations at fair strength or better, Linglestown ranks 908th of 1,015 places in Pennsylvania: fewer than the typical Pennsylvania town (24). Its nearest major network tower is 4.3 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, 6.5 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Linglestown: step by step

Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
Point it toward 156° SSE, 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 10 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 Linglestown, PA?

ABC is on channel 27 from WHTM-TV, broadcasting from 8.6 miles W of Linglestown. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Linglestown, PA?

CBS is on channel 13 from WJZ-TV, broadcasting from 69 miles S of Linglestown. Estimated signal: very weak.

What channel is NBC in Linglestown, PA?

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

What channel is Fox in Linglestown, PA?

Fox is on channel 43 from WPMT, broadcasting from 4.3 miles W of Linglestown. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CW in Linglestown, PA?

CW is on channel 21.3 from WHP-TV, broadcasting from 4.3 miles W of Linglestown. Estimated signal: strong.

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

33 transmitters within 70 miles of Linglestown; around 10 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 Linglestown?

What kind of antenna do I need in Linglestown?

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 69 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Linglestown?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Linglestown?

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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