TV channels & antenna towers in Skyline View, Pennsylvania
Skyline View has 38 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and Univision. About 9 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WPMT (Fox), 7.6 miles to the W.
Network channels in Skyline View
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOXWPMTFox | 43 | 7.6 mi | 273° W | Strong | York, PA |
| UNIWXBUUnivision | 15 | 7.6 mi | 273° W | Strong | Lancaster, PA |
| CWWHP-TVCW | 21.3 | 7.6 mi | 273° W | Strong | Harrisburg, PA |
| ABCWHTM-TVABC | 27 | 12 mi | 262° W | Good | Harrisburg, PA |
| NBCWGALNBC | 8 | 22 mi | 165° SSE | Good | Lancaster, PA |
| CWWQMYCW | 53.3 | 63 mi | 341° NNW | Poor | Williamsport, PA |
| MeTVWFMZ-TVMeTV | 69.3 | 69 mi | 77° ENE | Poor | Allentown, PA |
| CWWNUVCW | 54 | 69 mi | 177° S | Weak | Baltimore, MD |
| FOXWBFFFox | 45 | 69 mi | 177° S | Weak | Baltimore, MD |
| CBSWJZ-TVCBS | 13 | 70 mi | 177° S | Poor | Baltimore, MD |
| ABCWMAR-TVABC | 2 | 70 mi | 177° S | Weak | Baltimore, MD |
| NBCWBAL-TVNBC | 11 | 70 mi | 177° S | Poor | Baltimore, MD |
Over-the-air TV in Skyline View
With roughly 4,000 residents, Skyline View is a town in Pennsylvania. Our map shows 38 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 19 full-power, 4 Class A, 10 low-power and 5 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 9 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 9 at good or strong strength.
10 of them are within 25 miles of Skyline View, 4 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 24 are more than 45 miles out. Five of the 12 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), Univision on channel 15 (WXBU) and MeTV on channel 69.3 (WFMZ-TV). 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 Skyline View
The main network towers around Skyline View are in different directions: ABC 262° W (12 mi), NBC 165° SSE (22 mi) and Fox 273° W (7.6 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 7.6 miles west of Skyline View (273° 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 Skyline View 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 Skyline View, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Skyline View
The farthest main network tower for Skyline View is WGAL (NBC), 22 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here.
WJZ-TV (CBS), 70 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 7.6 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 Skyline View
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 26; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WITF-TVFull power | 7.6 mi | 273° W | Strong | Harrisburg, PA |
| WLYHFull power | 12 mi | 262° W | Good | Red Lion, PA |
| WHLZ-LDLow power | 12 mi | 262° W | Good | Harrisburg, PA |
| W16EJ-DLow power | 12 mi | 262° W | Good | Harrisburg, PA |
| WRZH-LDLow power | 24 mi | 231° SW | Weak | Lancaster, PA |
| WLZH-LDLow power | 31 mi | 166° SSE | Weak | Harrisburg/Lancaster, PA |
| WLHY-LDLow power | 31 mi | 166° SSE | Weak | Lebanon - Harrisburg - York - la-Caster, PA |
| W29FQ-DTranslator | 36 mi | 50° NE | Poor | Pottsville, PA |
| W24CS-DTranslator | 44 mi | 88° E | Poor | Reading, PA |
| W36EY-DClass A | 53 mi | 30° NNE | Poor | Berwick, PA |
| W20EU-DTranslator | 58 mi | 250° WSW | Poor | Chambersburg, PA |
| WLZH-LDLow power | 58 mi | 171° S | Poor | Baltimore, MD |
| W25FE-DLow power | 58 mi | 250° WSW | Poor | Chambersburg, PA |
| WCZS-LDLow power | 58 mi | 250° WSW | Poor | Chambersburg, PA |
| WYLN-CDClass A | 59 mi | 43° NE | Poor | Hazleton, PA |
| WMPBFull power | 62 mi | 183° S | Weak | Baltimore, MD |
| W09DB-DClass A | 62 mi | 349° N | Poor | Williamsport, PA |
| WWDD-LDLow power | 62 mi | 156° SSE | Poor | Baltimore, MD |
| W20AD-DTranslator | 65 mi | 346° NNW | Poor | Williamsport, PA |
| WMJF-CDClass A | 65 mi | 174° S | Poor | Towson, MD |
| W26EQ-DLow power | 67 mi | 293° WNW | Poor | State College, PA |
| WPPTFull power | 69 mi | 77° ENE | Poor | Philadelphia, PA |
| WLVT-TVFull power | 69 mi | 77° ENE | Poor | Allentown, PA |
| WBPH-TVFull power | 69 mi | 77° ENE | Poor | Bethlehem, PA |
| WUTBFull power | 69 mi | 177° S | Weak | Baltimore, MD |
How Skyline View compares with the rest of Pennsylvania
With 9 stations at fair strength or better, Skyline View ranks 927th of 1,015 places in Pennsylvania: fewer than the typical Pennsylvania town (24). Its nearest major network tower is 7.6 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, 9.5 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Skyline View: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 165° SSE, the direction of WGAL (NBC), 22 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 9 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 Skyline View, PA?
ABC is on channel 27 from WHTM-TV, broadcasting from 12 miles W of Skyline View. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CBS in Skyline View, PA?
CBS is on channel 13 from WJZ-TV, broadcasting from 70 miles S of Skyline View. Estimated signal: very weak.
What channel is NBC in Skyline View, PA?
NBC is on channel 8 from WGAL, broadcasting from 22 miles SSE of Skyline View. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in Skyline View, PA?
Fox is on channel 43 from WPMT, broadcasting from 7.6 miles W of Skyline View. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CW in Skyline View, PA?
CW is on channel 21.3 from WHP-TV, broadcasting from 7.6 miles W of Skyline View. Estimated signal: strong.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Skyline View?
38 transmitters within 70 miles of Skyline View; around 9 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 Skyline View?
The main network towers around Skyline View are in different directions: ABC 262° W (12 mi), NBC 165° SSE (22 mi) and Fox 273° W (7.6 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.
What kind of antenna do I need in Skyline View?
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 70 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Skyline View?
WJZ-TV (CBS), 70 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 Skyline View?
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 Skyline View; signal estimates ignore terrain.