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.
Network channels in Shiloh
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NBCWGALNBC | 8 | 10 mi | 68° ENE | Good | Lancaster, PA |
| ABCWHTM-TVABC | 27 | 25 mi | 341° NNW | Fair | Harrisburg, PA |
| UNIWXBUUnivision | 15 | 26 mi | 352° N | Strong | Lancaster, PA |
| CWWHP-TVCW | 21.3 | 26 mi | 352° N | Strong | Harrisburg, PA |
| FOXWPMTFox | 43 | 26 mi | 352° N | Good | York, PA |
| CWWNUVCW | 54 | 45 mi | 170° S | Good | Baltimore, MD |
| FOXWBFFFox | 45 | 45 mi | 170° S | Good | Baltimore, MD |
| CBSWJZ-TVCBS | 13 | 45 mi | 170° S | Fair | Baltimore, MD |
| ABCWMAR-TVABC | 2 | 45 mi | 170° S | Good | Baltimore, MD |
| NBCWBAL-TVNBC | 11 | 45 mi | 170° S | Fair | Baltimore, 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.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WLZH-LDLow power | 12 mi | 114° ESE | Good | Harrisburg/Lancaster, PA |
| WLHY-LDLow power | 12 mi | 114° ESE | Good | Lebanon - Harrisburg - York - la-Caster, PA |
| WRZH-LDLow power | 18 mi | 305° NW | Fair | Lancaster, PA |
| WLYHFull power | 25 mi | 341° NNW | Fair | Red Lion, PA |
| WHLZ-LDLow power | 25 mi | 341° NNW | Fair | Harrisburg, PA |
| W16EJ-DLow power | 25 mi | 341° NNW | Fair | Harrisburg, PA |
| WITF-TVFull power | 26 mi | 352° N | Good | Harrisburg, PA |
| WLZH-LDLow power | 34 mi | 158° SSE | Weak | Baltimore, MD |
| WMPBFull power | 37 mi | 179° S | Fair | Baltimore, MD |
| WMJF-CDClass A | 41 mi | 165° SSE | Weak | Towson, MD |
| WWDD-LDLow power | 44 mi | 137° SE | Poor | Baltimore, MD |
| WUTBFull power | 45 mi | 170° S | Good | Baltimore, MD |
| W20EU-DTranslator | 51 mi | 276° W | Poor | Chambersburg, PA |
| W25FE-DLow power | 51 mi | 276° W | Poor | Chambersburg, PA |
| WCZS-LDLow power | 51 mi | 276° W | Poor | Chambersburg, PA |
| W24CS-DTranslator | 54 mi | 61° ENE | Poor | Reading, PA |
| WFPTFull power | 57 mi | 209° SSW | Poor | Frederick, MD |
| W29FQ-DTranslator | 58 mi | 33° NNE | Poor | Pottsville, PA |
| WDWA-LDLow power | 60 mi | 194° SSW | Poor | Damascus, VA |
| WWPBFull power | 66 mi | 250° WSW | Fair | Hagerstown, MD |
| WMPTFull power | 68 mi | 171° S | Weak | Annapolis, MD |
| WQAW-LDLow power | 68 mi | 171° S | Poor | Lake Shore, MD |
| W10DE-DLow power | 68 mi | 176° S | Poor | Washington, DC |
| WDDN-LDLow power | 69 mi | 192° SSW | Poor | Washington, 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
- 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.
- Point it toward 170° S, the direction of WJZ-TV (CBS), 45 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 20 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 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.
TV channels in nearby Pennsylvania cities
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- York3.8 mi
- East York5.9 mi
- Red Lion11 mi
- Middletown16 mi
- Hanover16 mi
- Elizabethtown16 mi
- Columbia16 mi
- Parkville16 mi
- New Freedom17 mi
- Steelton18 mi
- Lower Allen18 mi
- Mount Joy18 mi
- New Cumberland18 mi
- Camp Hill19 mi
- Mechanicsburg20 mi
- Harrisburg21 mi
- Progress21 mi
- Colonial Park22 mi
- Hershey23 mi
- Enola23 mi
- Paxtonia23 mi
- Millersville23 mi
- Linglestown25 mi
More: all TV stations in Pennsylvania · Northeast region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Shiloh; signal estimates ignore terrain.