TV channels & antenna towers in Weigelstown, Pennsylvania

Weigelstown 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), 11 miles to the ENE.

Open Weigelstown in the live finder

34TV transmitters within 70 miles

6networks over the air

11 mito the closest tower

12,875population

Network channels in Weigelstown

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
NBCWGALNBC	8	11 mi	72° ENE	Good	Lancaster, PA
ABCWHTM-TVABC	27	24 mi	344° NNW	Fair	Harrisburg, PA
UNIWXBUUnivision	15	25 mi	354° N	Strong	Lancaster, PA
CWWHP-TVCW	21.3	25 mi	354° N	Strong	Harrisburg, PA
FOXWPMTFox	43	25 mi	354° N	Good	York, PA
CWWNUVCW	54	46 mi	168° SSE	Good	Baltimore, MD
FOXWBFFFox	45	46 mi	168° SSE	Good	Baltimore, MD
CBSWJZ-TVCBS	13	46 mi	168° SSE	Fair	Baltimore, MD
ABCWMAR-TVABC	2	46 mi	168° SSE	Good	Baltimore, MD
NBCWBAL-TVNBC	11	46 mi	168° SSE	Fair	Baltimore, MD

Over-the-air TV in Weigelstown

Weigelstown is a town of about 12,900 people in Pennsylvania. There are 34 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 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 9 at good or strong strength.

8 of them are within 25 miles of Weigelstown, 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.

For the networks, the best local options 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 Weigelstown

The main network towers around Weigelstown are in different directions: ABC 168° SSE (46 mi), CBS 168° SSE (46 mi), NBC 72° ENE (11 mi) and Fox 168° SSE (46 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 25 miles north of Weigelstown (354° N). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 10 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Weigelstown 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 Weigelstown, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Weigelstown

The farthest main network tower for Weigelstown is WJZ-TV (CBS), 46 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.

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 Weigelstown

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	14 mi	113° ESE	Fair	Harrisburg/Lancaster, PA
WLHY-LDLow power	14 mi	113° ESE	Fair	Lebanon - Harrisburg - York - la-Caster, PA
WRZH-LDLow power	16 mi	306° NW	Fair	Lancaster, PA
WHLZ-LDLow power	24 mi	343° NNW	Fair	Harrisburg, PA
W16EJ-DLow power	24 mi	343° NNW	Fair	Harrisburg, PA
WLYHFull power	24 mi	344° NNW	Fair	Red Lion, PA
WITF-TVFull power	25 mi	354° N	Good	Harrisburg, PA
WLZH-LDLow power	35 mi	157° SSE	Weak	Baltimore, MD
WMPBFull power	37 mi	176° S	Fair	Baltimore, MD
WMJF-CDClass A	42 mi	164° SSE	Weak	Towson, MD
WWDD-LDLow power	45 mi	136° SE	Poor	Baltimore, MD
WUTBFull power	46 mi	168° SSE	Good	Baltimore, MD
W20EU-DTranslator	49 mi	276° W	Poor	Chambersburg, PA
W25FE-DLow power	49 mi	275° W	Poor	Chambersburg, PA
WCZS-LDLow power	49 mi	275° W	Poor	Chambersburg, PA
W24CS-DTranslator	55 mi	62° ENE	Poor	Reading, PA
WFPTFull power	56 mi	208° SSW	Poor	Frederick, MD
W29FQ-DTranslator	58 mi	34° NE	Poor	Pottsville, PA
WDWA-LDLow power	60 mi	193° SSW	Poor	Damascus, VA
WWPBFull power	65 mi	250° WSW	Fair	Hagerstown, MD
WMPTFull power	68 mi	170° S	Weak	Annapolis, MD
WQAW-LDLow power	68 mi	170° S	Poor	Lake Shore, MD
W10DE-DLow power	69 mi	175° S	Poor	Washington, DC
WDDN-LDLow power	69 mi	190° S	Poor	Washington, DC

How Weigelstown compares with the rest of Pennsylvania

With 20 stations at fair strength or better, Weigelstown ranks 616th of 1,015 places in Pennsylvania: fewer than the typical Pennsylvania town (24). Its nearest major network tower is 11 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, 5.2 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Weigelstown: 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 168° SSE, the direction of WJZ-TV (CBS), 46 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 Weigelstown, PA?

ABC is on channel 2 from WMAR-TV, broadcasting from 46 miles SSE of Weigelstown. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Weigelstown, PA?

CBS is on channel 13 from WJZ-TV, broadcasting from 46 miles SSE of Weigelstown. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in Weigelstown, PA?

NBC is on channel 8 from WGAL, broadcasting from 11 miles ENE of Weigelstown. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Weigelstown, PA?

Fox is on channel 45 from WBFF, broadcasting from 46 miles SSE of Weigelstown. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Weigelstown, PA?

CW is on channel 21.3 from WHP-TV, broadcasting from 25 miles N of Weigelstown. Estimated signal: strong.

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

34 transmitters within 70 miles of Weigelstown; 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 Weigelstown?

What kind of antenna do I need in Weigelstown?

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 96° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Weigelstown?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Weigelstown?

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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