You can get 34 free channels in ZIP 17261 (Mont Alto, PA)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 17261 · 1 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 13 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: NE (48°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NE (48°), 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 17261
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| – | Local / LPTV | W30FH-D Chambersburg, PA · Translator | 18.1 mi | NW (315°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 27 | ABC | WHTM-TV Harrisburg, PA · Full Power | 43.3 mi | NE (43°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 21 | CBS | WHP-TV Harrisburg, PA · Full Power | 47.7 mi | NE (45°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 8 | NBC | WGAL Lancaster, PA · Full Power | 48.8 mi | ENE (75°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 31 | PBS | WWPB Hagerstown, MD · Full Power | 28.3 mi | WSW (240°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 15 | CW | WXBU Lancaster, PA · Full Power | 47.7 mi | NE (45°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 49 | Independent | WLYH Red Lion, PA · Full Power | 43.3 mi | NE (43°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W24FK-D Waynesboro, PA · Low Power | 9.9 mi | WSW (241°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W04EI-D Chambersburg, PA · Low Power | 18.1 mi | NW (316°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W07ED-D Chambersburg, PA · Low Power | 18.1 mi | NW (316°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W11EH-D Chambersburg, PA · Low Power | 18.1 mi | NW (316°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W12EE-D Chambersburg, PA · Low Power | 18.1 mi | NW (316°) | High VHF RF 12 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W20EU-D Chambersburg, PA · Translator | 18.1 mi | NW (317°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 13 | CBS | WJZ-TV Baltimore, MD · Full Power | 58.5 mi | SE (128°) | High VHF RF 11 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 11 | NBC | WBAL-TV Baltimore, MD · Full Power | 58.5 mi | SE (128°) | High VHF RF 12 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 25 | NBC | WDVM-TV Hagerstown, MD · Full Power | 68.2 mi | SSW (204°) | UHF RF 23 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 43 | FOX | WPMT York, PA · Full Power | 47.8 mi | NE (45°) | UHF RF 36 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 33 | PBS | WITF-TV Harrisburg, PA · Full Power | 47.8 mi | NE (45°) | UHF RF 36 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 60 | ION | WWPX-TV Martinsburg, WV · Full Power | 45.1 mi | SSW (198°) | High VHF RF 13 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 30 | Local / LPTV | W03CE-D Lancaster, PA · Translator | 29.6 mi | NE (52°) | Low VHF RF 3 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | W19FN-D Harrisburg, PA · Translator | 29.6 mi | NE (52°) | UHF RF 29 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 2 | ABC | WMAR-TV Baltimore, MD · Full Power | 58.5 mi | SE (128°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 7 | ABC | WJLA-TV Washington, DC · Full Power | 66.9 mi | SSE (160°) | High VHF RF 7 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 23 | ABC | WATM-TV Altoona, PA · Full Power | 69.4 mi | NW (315°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 9 | CBS | WUSA Washington, DC · Full Power | 66.9 mi | SSE (160°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 10 | CBS | WTAJ-TV Altoona, PA · Full Power | 69.2 mi | NW (315°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 45 | FOX | WBFF Baltimore, MD · Full Power | 58.4 mi | SE (128°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 62 | PBS | WFPT Frederick, MD · Full Power | 42.8 mi | SSE (166°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 67 | PBS | WMPB Baltimore, MD · Full Power | 48.3 mi | SE (126°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 3 | PBS | WPSU-TV Clearfield, PA · Full Power | 62.4 mi | NNW (341°) | UHF RF 15 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 54 | CW | WNUV Baltimore, MD · Full Power | 58.4 mi | SE (128°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 24 | MyNetworkTV | WUTB Baltimore, MD · Full Power | 58.4 mi | SE (128°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 68 | Univision | WJAL Silver Spring, MD · Full Power | 66.9 mi | SSE (160°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 47 | Independent | WKBS-TV Altoona, PA · Full Power | 69.2 mi | NW (315°) | Low VHF RF 6 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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