TV channels & antenna towers in Yorklyn, Pennsylvania

Yorklyn has 32 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and Univision. About 18 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WGAL (NBC), 3.3 miles to the NNE.

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32TV transmitters within 70 miles

6networks over the air

3.3 mito the closest tower

1,912population

Network channels in Yorklyn

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
NBCWGALNBC	8	3.3 mi	27° NNE	Strong	Lancaster, PA
UNIWXBUUnivision	15	27 mi	334° NNW	Good	Lancaster, PA
CWWHP-TVCW	21.3	27 mi	334° NNW	Good	Harrisburg, PA
FOXWPMTFox	43	27 mi	334° NNW	Good	York, PA
ABCWHTM-TVABC	27	28 mi	324° NW	Fair	Harrisburg, PA
CWWNUVCW	54	45 mi	180° S	Good	Baltimore, MD
FOXWBFFFox	45	45 mi	180° S	Good	Baltimore, MD
CBSWJZ-TVCBS	13	45 mi	180° S	Fair	Baltimore, MD
ABCWMAR-TVABC	2	45 mi	180° S	Good	Baltimore, MD
NBCWBAL-TVNBC	11	45 mi	180° S	Fair	Baltimore, MD

Over-the-air TV in Yorklyn

With roughly 1,910 residents, Yorklyn is a small community in Pennsylvania. Our map shows 32 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 16 full-power, 1 Class A, 12 low-power and 3 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 18 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 11 at good or strong strength.

4 of them are within 25 miles of Yorklyn, 12 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 16 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 strongest network signals here 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 (good signal). 6 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 Yorklyn

The main network towers around Yorklyn are in different directions: ABC 180° S (45 mi), CBS 180° S (45 mi), NBC 27° NNE (3.3 mi) and Fox 180° 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 27 miles northwest of Yorklyn (334° NNW). 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 Yorklyn 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 Yorklyn, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Yorklyn

The farthest main network tower for Yorklyn is WJZ-TV (CBS), 45 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

WGAL is only 3.3 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 Yorklyn

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	6.9 mi	151° SSE	Good	Harrisburg/Lancaster, PA
WLHY-LDLow power	6.9 mi	151° SSE	Good	Lebanon - Harrisburg - York - la-Caster, PA
WRZH-LDLow power	24 mi	292° WNW	Weak	Lancaster, PA
WITF-TVFull power	27 mi	334° NNW	Good	Harrisburg, PA
WLYHFull power	28 mi	324° NW	Fair	Red Lion, PA
WHLZ-LDLow power	28 mi	324° NW	Fair	Harrisburg, PA
W16EJ-DLow power	28 mi	324° NW	Fair	Harrisburg, PA
WLZH-LDLow power	33 mi	172° S	Weak	Baltimore, MD
WMPBFull power	38 mi	191° S	Fair	Baltimore, MD
WWDD-LDLow power	39 mi	147° SSE	Poor	Baltimore, MD
WMJF-CDClass A	41 mi	177° S	Weak	Towson, MD
WUTBFull power	45 mi	180° S	Good	Baltimore, MD
W24CS-DTranslator	47 mi	57° ENE	Poor	Reading, PA
W29FQ-DTranslator	53 mi	26° NNE	Poor	Pottsville, PA
W20EU-DTranslator	58 mi	274° W	Poor	Chambersburg, PA
W25FE-DLow power	59 mi	274° W	Poor	Chambersburg, PA
WCZS-LDLow power	59 mi	274° W	Poor	Chambersburg, PA
WFPTFull power	62 mi	215° SW	Poor	Frederick, MD
WDWA-LDLow power	63 mi	201° SSW	Poor	Damascus, VA
WMPTFull power	68 mi	178° S	Weak	Annapolis, MD
WQAW-LDLow power	68 mi	178° S	Poor	Lake Shore, MD
W10DE-DLow power	69 mi	182° S	Poor	Washington, DC

How Yorklyn compares with the rest of Pennsylvania

With 18 stations at fair strength or better, Yorklyn ranks 674th of 1,015 places in Pennsylvania: fewer than the typical Pennsylvania town (24). Its nearest major network tower is 3.3 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, 4.8 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Yorklyn: 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 180° 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 18 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 Yorklyn, PA?

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

What channel is CBS in Yorklyn, PA?

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

What channel is NBC in Yorklyn, PA?

NBC is on channel 8 from WGAL, broadcasting from 3.3 miles NNE of Yorklyn. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Yorklyn, PA?

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

What channel is CW in Yorklyn, PA?

CW is on channel 21.3 from WHP-TV, broadcasting from 27 miles NNW of Yorklyn. Estimated signal: good.

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

32 transmitters within 70 miles of Yorklyn; around 18 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 Yorklyn?

What kind of antenna do I need in Yorklyn?

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 154° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Yorklyn?

WGAL is only 3.3 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.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Yorklyn?

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 Yorklyn; signal estimates ignore terrain.