WPGH-TV (Fox) · Channel 53
Full power TV station · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
WPGH-TV is a full power over-the-air TV station affiliated with Fox on virtual channel 53, licensed to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Its signal is estimated to reach about 347 cities and towns within 64 miles.
About WPGH-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 800 kW effective radiated power, WPGH-TV runs more power than 73% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 303 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 29% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 52 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 64 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 347 cities and towns in our guide with about 2,140,000 residents, as far as Morgantown, WV (60 miles).
WPGH-TV shares its transmitter site with WPNT (CW). One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
The nearest other Fox station in our data is WTOV-TV in Steubenville, OH, 34 miles away. Viewers between the two can sometimes receive both.
Fox is one of the four big commercial broadcast networks, known for its sports lineup including NFL, MLB and college football. Many Fox affiliates also produce local news.
Station facts
| Network | Fox |
| Virtual channel | 53 |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Pittsburgh, PA |
| Tower location | 40.49528, -80.00444 |
| Effective radiated power | 800 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 303 m (993 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 73875 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WPGH-TV
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh, PA | 3.8 mi | 353° N | Strong |
| Allison Park, PA | 5.0 mi | 208° SSW | Strong |
| Wilkinsburg, PA | 7.4 mi | 300° WNW | Strong |
| Franklin Park, PA | 7.5 mi | 144° SE | Strong |
| Penn Hills, PA | 8.7 mi | 267° W | Strong |
| Whitehall, PA | 9.3 mi | 356° N | Strong |
| Mount Lebanon, PA | 10.0 mi | 14° NNE | Strong |
| Baldwin, PA | 11 mi | 353° N | Strong |
| Carnot-Moon, PA | 11 mi | 98° E | Strong |
| West Mifflin, PA | 12 mi | 322° NW | Strong |
| Bethel Park, PA | 12 mi | 9° N | Strong |
| Upper Saint Clair, PA | 12 mi | 21° NNE | Strong |
| Monroeville, PA | 12 mi | 294° WNW | Strong |
| McKeesport, PA | 13 mi | 324° NW | Strong |
| Plum, PA | 13 mi | 269° W | Strong |
| Lower Burrell, PA | 14 mi | 253° WSW | Strong |
| South Park Township, PA | 14 mi | 358° N | Strong |
| New Kensington, PA | 14 mi | 248° WSW | Strong |
| Cranberry Township, PA | 14 mi | 158° SSE | Strong |
| Jefferson Hills, PA | 15 mi | 345° NNW | Strong |
| Fernway, PA | 15 mi | 154° SSE | Strong |
| Murrysville, PA | 17 mi | 286° WNW | Strong |
| Washington, PA | 26 mi | 30° NNE | Good |
| Butler, PA | 26 mi | 193° SSW | Good |
| Greensburg, PA | 28 mi | 299° WNW | Good |
| Weirton Heights, WV | 29 mi | 78° ENE | Good |
| Weirton, WV | 31 mi | 80° E | Good |
| Steubenville, OH | 34 mi | 75° ENE | Good |
| New Castle, PA | 39 mi | 153° SSE | Good |
| Indiana, PA | 46 mi | 259° W | Good |
| Wheeling, WV | 48 mi | 51° NE | Good |
| Boardman, OH | 50 mi | 136° SE | Good |
| Salem, OH | 53 mi | 122° ESE | Good |
| Youngstown, OH | 54 mi | 141° SE | Good |
| Hermitage, PA | 56 mi | 155° SSE | Fair |
| Sharon, PA | 57 mi | 153° SSE | Fair |
| Austintown, OH | 58 mi | 136° SE | Fair |
| Johnstown, PA | 58 mi | 282° WNW | Fair |
| Morgantown, WV | 60 mi | 358° N | Fair |
| Niles, OH | 62 mi | 140° SE | Fair |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the WPGH-TV transmitter tower?
WPGH-TV broadcasts from a tower at 40.4953, -80.0044, near Millvale, PA. It is licensed to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
What channel is WPGH-TV on?
WPGH-TV appears as virtual channel 53 (53.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying Fox.
How far does WPGH-TV broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 64 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 73 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WPGH-TV with an antenna?
About 2,140,000 people live in the 347 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WPGH-TV?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WPGH-TV tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.