TV channels & antenna towers in Progress, Pennsylvania

Progress has 33 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and Univision. About 15 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WXBU (Univision), 4.6 miles to the NNW.

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33TV transmitters within 70 miles

6networks over the air

4.6 mito the closest tower

9,765population

Network channels in Progress

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
UNIWXBUUnivision	15	4.6 mi	335° NNW	Strong	Lancaster, PA
CWWHP-TVCW	21.3	4.6 mi	335° NNW	Strong	Harrisburg, PA
FOXWPMTFox	43	4.6 mi	335° NNW	Strong	York, PA
ABCWHTM-TVABC	27	6.6 mi	289° WNW	Good	Harrisburg, PA
NBCWGALNBC	8	21 mi	147° SSE	Good	Lancaster, PA
CWWQMYCW	53.3	65 mi	347° NNW	Poor	Williamsport, PA
CWWNUVCW	54	66 mi	172° S	Fair	Baltimore, MD
FOXWBFFFox	45	66 mi	172° S	Fair	Baltimore, MD
CBSWJZ-TVCBS	13	66 mi	172° S	Poor	Baltimore, MD
ABCWMAR-TVABC	2	66 mi	172° S	Weak	Baltimore, MD
NBCWBAL-TVNBC	11	66 mi	172° S	Poor	Baltimore, MD

Over-the-air TV in Progress

With roughly 9,770 residents, Progress is a town in Pennsylvania. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 33 licensed TV transmitters: 15 full-power, 4 Class A, 10 low-power and 4 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 15 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 9 at good or strong strength.

10 of them are within 25 miles of Progress, 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 strongest network signals here 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 Progress

The main network towers around Progress are in different directions: ABC 289° WNW (6.6 mi), NBC 147° SSE (21 mi) and Fox 335° NNW (4.6 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 4.6 miles northwest of Progress (335° NNW). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 7 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Progress at fair strength or better, 43% arrive from the northwest; the rest are spread across three other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Progress

The farthest main network tower for Progress is WGAL (NBC), 21 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here.

WJZ-TV (CBS), 66 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.

WXBU is only 4.6 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 Progress

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	4.6 mi	335° NNW	Strong	Harrisburg, PA
WLYHFull power	6.6 mi	289° WNW	Good	Red Lion, PA
WHLZ-LDLow power	6.7 mi	288° WNW	Good	Harrisburg, PA
W16EJ-DLow power	6.7 mi	288° WNW	Good	Harrisburg, PA
WRZH-LDLow power	17 mi	228° SW	Fair	Lancaster, PA
WLZH-LDLow power	29 mi	153° SSE	Fair	Harrisburg/Lancaster, PA
WLHY-LDLow power	29 mi	153° SSE	Fair	Lebanon - Harrisburg - York - la-Caster, PA
W29FQ-DTranslator	43 mi	51° NE	Poor	Pottsville, PA
W24CS-DTranslator	49 mi	84° E	Poor	Reading, PA
W20EU-DTranslator	51 mi	252° WSW	Poor	Chambersburg, PA
W25FE-DLow power	51 mi	251° WSW	Poor	Chambersburg, PA
WCZS-LDLow power	51 mi	251° WSW	Poor	Chambersburg, PA
WLZH-LDLow power	55 mi	165° SSE	Poor	Baltimore, MD
WMPBFull power	58 mi	177° S	Weak	Baltimore, MD
W36EY-DClass A	59 mi	33° NNE	Poor	Berwick, PA
WWDD-LDLow power	62 mi	149° SSE	Poor	Baltimore, MD
WMJF-CDClass A	62 mi	169° SSE	Poor	Towson, MD
W26EQ-DLow power	63 mi	298° WNW	Poor	State College, PA
W09DB-DClass A	65 mi	354° N	Poor	Williamsport, PA
WYLN-CDClass A	66 mi	44° NE	Poor	Hazleton, PA
WUTBFull power	66 mi	172° S	Fair	Baltimore, MD
W20AD-DTranslator	67 mi	351° N	Poor	Williamsport, PA

How Progress compares with the rest of Pennsylvania

With 15 stations at fair strength or better, Progress ranks 780th of 1,015 places in Pennsylvania: fewer than the typical Pennsylvania town (24). Its nearest major network tower is 4.6 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, 2.9 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Progress: step by step

Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
Point it toward 147° SSE, the direction of WGAL (NBC), 21 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 15 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 Progress, PA?

ABC is on channel 27 from WHTM-TV, broadcasting from 6.6 miles WNW of Progress. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Progress, PA?

CBS is on channel 13 from WJZ-TV, broadcasting from 66 miles S of Progress. Estimated signal: very weak.

What channel is NBC in Progress, PA?

NBC is on channel 8 from WGAL, broadcasting from 21 miles SSE of Progress. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Progress, PA?

Fox is on channel 43 from WPMT, broadcasting from 4.6 miles NNW of Progress. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CW in Progress, PA?

CW is on channel 21.3 from WHP-TV, broadcasting from 4.6 miles NNW of Progress. Estimated signal: strong.

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

33 transmitters within 70 miles of Progress; around 15 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 Progress?

What kind of antenna do I need in Progress?

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 66 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Progress?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Progress?

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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