You can get 22 free channels in ZIP 17236 (Mercersburg, PA)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 17236 · 2 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 5 Strong/Moderate channels. An attic or 2nd-floor window antenna will lock in way more channels than a basic flat panel.
🧭 Broadcast Tower Compass — Which Way to Point Your Antenna
Each dot is a local TV tower relative to your center point (● Green = Strong, ● Blue = Moderate, ● Amber = Weak).
Primary Aim Direction: S (177°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing S (177°), or aim your attic/rooftop antenna toward that compass bearing for the strongest signal lock.
After placing or moving your antenna, always run a fresh TV channel rescan.
Channel Lineup & Tower Directions for ZIP 17236
Sorted with Strong signals and major broadcast networks first. Channel is the virtual channel number your TV displays; Band / RF Ch. is the actual radio frequency that determines whether you need a VHF-capable antenna. How we calculate signals.
| Channel | Network | Station | Distance | Point Antenna | Band / RF Ch. | Estimated Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | PBS | WWPB Hagerstown, MD · Full Power | 10.4 mi | S (187°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | W24FK-D Waynesboro, PA · Low Power | 14.5 mi | E (93°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 60 | ION | WWPX-TV Martinsburg, WV · Full Power | 39.9 mi | SSE (166°) | High VHF RF 13 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W30FH-D Chambersburg, PA · Translator | 19.8 mi | NNE (31°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W27EE-D Martinsburg, WV · Low Power | 24.3 mi | SSW (195°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 10 | CBS | WTAJ-TV Altoona, PA · Full Power | 59.0 mi | NNW (334°) | UHF RF 24 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 25 | NBC | WDVM-TV Hagerstown, MD · Full Power | 58.5 mi | S (184°) | UHF RF 23 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 8 | NBC | WGAL Lancaster, PA · Full Power | 72.3 mi | ENE (77°) | High VHF RF 8 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 47 | Independent | WKBS-TV Altoona, PA · Full Power | 59.1 mi | NNW (334°) | Low VHF RF 6 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | W20EU-D Chambersburg, PA · Translator | 20.3 mi | NNE (32°) | UHF RF 20 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 23 | ABC | WATM-TV Altoona, PA · Full Power | 59.2 mi | NNW (334°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 27 | ABC | WHTM-TV Harrisburg, PA · Full Power | 63.6 mi | NE (56°) | High VHF RF 10 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 7 | ABC | WJLA-TV Washington, DC · Full Power | 74.8 mi | SE (141°) | High VHF RF 7 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 21 | CBS | WHP-TV Harrisburg, PA · Full Power | 68.3 mi | NE (56°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 9 | CBS | WUSA Washington, DC · Full Power | 74.8 mi | SE (141°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 13 | CBS | WJZ-TV Baltimore, MD · Full Power | 76.2 mi | ESE (115°) | High VHF RF 11 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 6 | NBC | WJAC-TV Johnstown, PA · Full Power | 67.4 mi | NW (306°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 11 | NBC | WBAL-TV Baltimore, MD · Full Power | 76.2 mi | ESE (115°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 42 | PBS | WVPY New Market, VA · Full Power | 61.6 mi | SSW (200°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 15 | CW | WXBU Lancaster, PA · Full Power | 68.3 mi | NE (56°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 68 | Univision | WJAL Silver Spring, MD · Full Power | 74.8 mi | SE (141°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 49 | Independent | WLYH Red Lion, PA · Full Power | 63.6 mi | NE (56°) | High VHF RF 10 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Mercersburg, PA Free TV Channels (3.2 mi from ZIP 17236 center) · Browse all Pennsylvania cities & ZIPs.
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