TV channels & antenna towers in Shiloh, Pennsylvania

Shiloh has 34 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and Univision. About 20 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WGAL (NBC), 10 miles to the ENE.

34TV transmitters within 70 miles
6networks over the air
10 mito the closest tower
11,218population

Network channels in Shiloh

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
NBCWGALNBC8 10 mi68° ENE GoodLancaster, PA
ABCWHTM-TVABC27 25 mi341° NNW FairHarrisburg, PA
UNIWXBUUnivision15 26 mi352° N StrongLancaster, PA
CWWHP-TVCW21.3 26 mi352° N StrongHarrisburg, PA
FOXWPMTFox43 26 mi352° N GoodYork, PA
CWWNUVCW54 45 mi170° S GoodBaltimore, MD
FOXWBFFFox45 45 mi170° S GoodBaltimore, MD
CBSWJZ-TVCBS13 45 mi170° S FairBaltimore, MD
ABCWMAR-TVABC2 45 mi170° S GoodBaltimore, MD
NBCWBAL-TVNBC11 45 mi170° S FairBaltimore, MD

Over-the-air TV in Shiloh

With roughly 11,200 residents, Shiloh is a town in Pennsylvania. Our map shows 34 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 17 full-power, 1 Class A, 13 low-power and 3 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 20 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 11 at good or strong strength.

8 of them are within 25 miles of Shiloh, 8 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 18 are more than 45 miles out. Five of the 10 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 2 (WMAR-TV), CBS on channel 13 (WJZ-TV), NBC on channel 8 (WGAL), Fox on channel 45 (WBFF), CW on channel 21.3 (WHP-TV) and Univision on channel 15 (WXBU). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Univision (strong signal). 7 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 Shiloh

The main network towers around Shiloh are in different directions: ABC 170° S (45 mi), CBS 170° S (45 mi), NBC 68° ENE (10 mi) and Fox 170° S (45 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 26 miles north of Shiloh (352° N). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 10 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Shiloh at fair strength or better, 50% arrive from the south; the rest are spread across two other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Shiloh

The farthest main network tower for Shiloh is WJZ-TV (CBS), 45 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.

At this distance a low-noise preamplifier mounted on the mast, right below the antenna, helps more than an amplifier near the TV. It boosts the signal before cable loss eats into it. See the amplifier guide.

Other stations near Shiloh

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WLZH-LDLow power12 mi 114° ESEGoodHarrisburg/Lancaster, PA
WLHY-LDLow power12 mi 114° ESEGoodLebanon - Harrisburg - York - la-Caster, PA
WRZH-LDLow power18 mi 305° NWFairLancaster, PA
WLYHFull power25 mi 341° NNWFairRed Lion, PA
WHLZ-LDLow power25 mi 341° NNWFairHarrisburg, PA
W16EJ-DLow power25 mi 341° NNWFairHarrisburg, PA
WITF-TVFull power26 mi 352° NGoodHarrisburg, PA
WLZH-LDLow power34 mi 158° SSEWeakBaltimore, MD
WMPBFull power37 mi 179° SFairBaltimore, MD
WMJF-CDClass A41 mi 165° SSEWeakTowson, MD
WWDD-LDLow power44 mi 137° SEPoorBaltimore, MD
WUTBFull power45 mi 170° SGoodBaltimore, MD
W20EU-DTranslator51 mi 276° WPoorChambersburg, PA
W25FE-DLow power51 mi 276° WPoorChambersburg, PA
WCZS-LDLow power51 mi 276° WPoorChambersburg, PA
W24CS-DTranslator54 mi 61° ENEPoorReading, PA
WFPTFull power57 mi 209° SSWPoorFrederick, MD
W29FQ-DTranslator58 mi 33° NNEPoorPottsville, PA
WDWA-LDLow power60 mi 194° SSWPoorDamascus, VA
WWPBFull power66 mi 250° WSWFairHagerstown, MD
WMPTFull power68 mi 171° SWeakAnnapolis, MD
WQAW-LDLow power68 mi 171° SPoorLake Shore, MD
W10DE-DLow power68 mi 176° SPoorWashington, DC
WDDN-LDLow power69 mi 192° SSWPoorWashington, DC

How Shiloh compares with the rest of Pennsylvania

With 20 stations at fair strength or better, Shiloh ranks 616th of 1,015 places in Pennsylvania: fewer than the typical Pennsylvania town (24). Its nearest major network tower is 10 miles away, against a state median of 16 miles.

19% of Pennsylvania's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna. The nearest larger city is York, 3.8 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Shiloh: step by step

  1. Mount an outdoor antenna on the roof or a mast, as high as you can safely get it, with a clear view toward the towers.
  2. Point it toward 170° S, the direction of WJZ-TV (CBS), 45 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 20 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 Shiloh, PA?

ABC is on channel 2 from WMAR-TV, broadcasting from 45 miles S of Shiloh. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Shiloh, PA?

CBS is on channel 13 from WJZ-TV, broadcasting from 45 miles S of Shiloh. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in Shiloh, PA?

NBC is on channel 8 from WGAL, broadcasting from 10 miles ENE of Shiloh. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Shiloh, PA?

Fox is on channel 45 from WBFF, broadcasting from 45 miles S of Shiloh. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Shiloh, PA?

CW is on channel 21.3 from WHP-TV, broadcasting from 26 miles N of Shiloh. Estimated signal: strong.

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

34 transmitters within 70 miles of Shiloh; around 20 of them are likely to be receivable with outdoor directional 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 Shiloh?

The main network towers around Shiloh are in different directions: ABC 170° S (45 mi), CBS 170° S (45 mi), NBC 68° ENE (10 mi) and Fox 170° S (45 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

What kind of antenna do I need in Shiloh?

Outdoor directional antenna (45–70 miles). Some major towers are a long way off. Mount a directional antenna on the roof or a mast and aim it with the bearings below. The towers are spread over about 102° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Shiloh?

At this distance a low-noise preamplifier mounted on the mast, right below the antenna, helps more than an amplifier near the TV. It boosts the signal before cable loss eats into it. See the amplifier guide.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Shiloh?

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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