TV channels & antenna towers in Wormleysburg, Pennsylvania

Wormleysburg has 32 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and Univision. About 16 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WLYH, 4.1 miles to the NNW.

32TV transmitters within 70 miles
6networks over the air
4.1 mito the closest tower
3,079population

Network channels in Wormleysburg

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
ABCWHTM-TVABC27 4.1 mi332° NNW StrongHarrisburg, PA
UNIWXBUUnivision15 6.2 mi23° NNE StrongLancaster, PA
CWWHP-TVCW21.3 6.2 mi23° NNE StrongHarrisburg, PA
FOXWPMTFox43 6.2 mi23° NNE StrongYork, PA
NBCWGALNBC8 22 mi135° SE GoodLancaster, PA
CWWNUVCW54 66 mi168° SSE FairBaltimore, MD
FOXWBFFFox45 66 mi168° SSE FairBaltimore, MD
CBSWJZ-TVCBS13 66 mi168° SSE PoorBaltimore, MD
ABCWMAR-TVABC2 66 mi168° SSE WeakBaltimore, MD
NBCWBAL-TVNBC11 66 mi168° SSE PoorBaltimore, MD
CWWQMYCW53.3 66 mi351° N PoorWilliamsport, PA

Over-the-air TV in Wormleysburg

With roughly 3,080 residents, Wormleysburg is a town in Pennsylvania. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 32 licensed TV transmitters: 15 full-power, 3 Class A, 10 low-power and 4 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 16 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 9 at good or strong strength.

10 of them are within 25 miles of Wormleysburg, 2 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.

For the networks, the best local options 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 Wormleysburg

The main network towers around Wormleysburg are in different directions: ABC 332° NNW (4.1 mi), NBC 135° SE (22 mi) and Fox 23° NNE (6.2 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 6.2 miles northeast of Wormleysburg (23° NNE). That one direction covers every station on the site.

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

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Wormleysburg

The farthest main network tower for Wormleysburg is WGAL (NBC), 22 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.

WLYH is only 4.1 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 Wormleysburg

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WLYHFull power4.1 mi 332° NNWStrongRed Lion, PA
WHLZ-LDLow power4.2 mi 331° NNWGoodHarrisburg, PA
W16EJ-DLow power4.2 mi 331° NNWGoodHarrisburg, PA
WITF-TVFull power6.2 mi 23° NNEStrongHarrisburg, PA
WRZH-LDLow power13 mi 220° SWFairLancaster, PA
WLZH-LDLow power30 mi 145° SEFairHarrisburg/Lancaster, PA
WLHY-LDLow power30 mi 145° SEFairLebanon - Harrisburg - York - la-Caster, PA
W20EU-DTranslator46 mi 252° WSWPoorChambersburg, PA
W25FE-DLow power47 mi 252° WSWPoorChambersburg, PA
WCZS-LDLow power47 mi 252° WSWPoorChambersburg, PA
W29FQ-DTranslator47 mi 53° NEPoorPottsville, PA
W24CS-DTranslator54 mi 83° EPoorReading, PA
WLZH-LDLow power55 mi 160° SSEPoorBaltimore, MD
WMPBFull power57 mi 173° SFairBaltimore, MD
W26EQ-DLow power60 mi 302° WNWPoorState College, PA
WMJF-CDClass A62 mi 164° SSEPoorTowson, MD
WWDD-LDLow power63 mi 145° SEPoorBaltimore, MD
W36EY-DClass A63 mi 35° NEPoorBerwick, PA
WUTBFull power66 mi 168° SSEFairBaltimore, MD
W09DB-DClass A66 mi 358° NPoorWilliamsport, PA
W20AD-DTranslator68 mi 355° NPoorWilliamsport, PA

How Wormleysburg compares with the rest of Pennsylvania

With 16 stations at fair strength or better, Wormleysburg ranks 737th of 1,015 places in Pennsylvania: fewer than the typical Pennsylvania town (24). Its nearest major network tower is 4.1 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, 1.7 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Wormleysburg: step by step

  1. Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
  2. Point it toward 135° SE, the direction of WGAL (NBC), 22 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 16 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 Wormleysburg, PA?

ABC is on channel 27 from WHTM-TV, broadcasting from 4.1 miles NNW of Wormleysburg. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Wormleysburg, PA?

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

What channel is NBC in Wormleysburg, PA?

NBC is on channel 8 from WGAL, broadcasting from 22 miles SE of Wormleysburg. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Wormleysburg, PA?

Fox is on channel 43 from WPMT, broadcasting from 6.2 miles NNE of Wormleysburg. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CW in Wormleysburg, PA?

CW is on channel 21.3 from WHP-TV, broadcasting from 6.2 miles NNE of Wormleysburg. Estimated signal: strong.

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

32 transmitters within 70 miles of Wormleysburg; around 16 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 Wormleysburg?

The main network towers around Wormleysburg are in different directions: ABC 332° NNW (4.1 mi), NBC 135° SE (22 mi) and Fox 23° NNE (6.2 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

What kind of antenna do I need in Wormleysburg?

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 Wormleysburg?

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.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Wormleysburg?

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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