WNPB-TV
Full power TV station · Morgantown, West Virginia
WNPB-TV is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Morgantown, West Virginia. Its signal is estimated to reach about 303 cities and towns within 72 miles.
About WNPB-TV
Full-power stations are the main licensed broadcasters in a market. They may run the highest power from the tallest towers and are protected from interference, so they set the core of what you can receive.
At 660 kW effective radiated power, WNPB-TV runs more power than 67% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 448 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 64% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 62 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 72 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 303 cities and towns in our guide with about 1,820,000 residents, as far as Cranberry Township, PA (71 miles).
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Morgantown, WV |
| Tower location | 39.69583, -79.76222 |
| Effective radiated power | 660 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 448 m (1,470 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 71676 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WNPB-TV
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgantown, WV | 11 mi | 66° ENE | Strong |
| Uniontown, PA | 14 mi | 190° S | Strong |
| Fairmont, WV | 25 mi | 54° NE | Good |
| Washington, PA | 42 mi | 142° SE | Good |
| Jefferson Hills, PA | 42 mi | 168° SSE | Good |
| Clarksburg, WV | 42 mi | 47° NE | Good |
| South Park Township, PA | 43 mi | 164° SSE | Good |
| Greensburg, PA | 43 mi | 196° SSW | Good |
| Jeannette, PA | 44 mi | 190° S | Good |
| McKeesport, PA | 45 mi | 173° S | Good |
| Baldwin, PA | 46 mi | 165° SSE | Good |
| Bethel Park, PA | 46 mi | 161° SSE | Good |
| West Mifflin, PA | 46 mi | 173° S | Good |
| North Versailles, PA | 47 mi | 177° S | Good |
| Upper Saint Clair, PA | 47 mi | 159° SSE | Good |
| Whitehall, PA | 48 mi | 165° SSE | Good |
| Brentwood, PA | 48 mi | 166° SSE | Good |
| Mount Lebanon, PA | 48 mi | 161° SSE | Good |
| Munhall, PA | 49 mi | 171° S | Good |
| Monroeville, PA | 50 mi | 178° S | Good |
| Murrysville, PA | 51 mi | 184° S | Good |
| Wilkinsburg, PA | 52 mi | 173° S | Good |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 53 mi | 166° SSE | Good |
| Cumberland, MD | 53 mi | 274° W | Good |
| Plum, PA | 56 mi | 181° S | Good |
| Penn Hills, PA | 56 mi | 176° S | Good |
| Wheeling, WV | 57 mi | 116° ESE | Good |
| Lower Burrell, PA | 59 mi | 180° S | Good |
| New Kensington, PA | 60 mi | 180° S | Good |
| Allison Park, PA | 61 mi | 170° S | Good |
| Carnot-Moon, PA | 62 mi | 157° SSE | Good |
| Johnstown, PA | 62 mi | 226° SW | Good |
| Franklin Park, PA | 64 mi | 164° SSE | Good |
| Weirton Heights, WV | 64 mi | 140° SE | Fair |
| Steubenville, OH | 66 mi | 135° SE | Fair |
| Weirton, WV | 66 mi | 139° SE | Fair |
| Economy, PA | 67 mi | 158° SSE | Fair |
| Cranberry Township, PA | 71 mi | 165° SSE | Fair |
| Indiana, PA | 72 mi | 207° SSW | Fair |
| Fernway, PA | 72 mi | 164° SSE | Fair |
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WNPB-TV transmitter tower?
WNPB-TV broadcasts from a tower at 39.6958, -79.7622, near Cheat Lake, WV. It is licensed to Morgantown, West Virginia.
How far does WNPB-TV broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 72 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 81 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WNPB-TV with an antenna?
About 1,820,000 people live in the 303 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WNPB-TV?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WNPB-TV tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.