TV channels & antenna towers in Baldwin, Pennsylvania
Baldwin has 38 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 25 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WMVH-CD, 4.2 miles to the NNE.
Network channels in Baldwin
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IONWINP-TVION | 16 | 7.5 mi | 6° N | Strong | Pittsburgh, PA |
| NBCWPXINBC | 11 | 8.7 mi | 351° N | Strong | Pittsburgh, PA |
| ABCWTAE-TVABC | 4 | 10 mi | 113° ESE | Strong | Pittsburgh, PA |
| FOXWPGH-TVFox | 53 | 11 mi | 353° N | Strong | Pittsburgh, PA |
| CWWPNTCW | 22 | 11 mi | 353° N | Strong | Pittsburgh, PA |
| CBSKDKA-TVCBS | 2 | 11 mi | 349° N | Strong | Pittsburgh, PA |
| FOXWTOV-TVFox | 9.2 | 34 mi | 271° W | Fair | Steubenville, OH |
| ABCWWCP-TVABC | 8.2 | 45 mi | 104° ESE | Weak | Johnstown, PA |
| ABCWTRF-TVABC | 7.3 | 45 mi | 245° WSW | Fair | Wheeling, WV |
| CWWJAC-TVCW | 6.4 | 53 mi | 87° E | Good | Johnstown, PA |
| ABCWYTVABC | 33 | 61 mi | 325° NW | Good | Youngstown, OH |
| FOXWYFX-LDFox | 62 | 61 mi | 325° NW | Poor | Youngstown, OH |
| FOXWKBN-TVFox | 27.2 | 61 mi | 325° NW | Good | Youngstown, OH |
| CWWFMJ-TVCW | 21.2 | 62 mi | 326° NW | Fair | Youngstown, OH |
Over-the-air TV in Baldwin
Baldwin is a town of about 19,800 people in Pennsylvania. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 38 licensed TV transmitters: 18 full-power, 10 Class A, 6 low-power and 4 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 25 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 18 at good or strong strength.
18 of them are within 25 miles of Baldwin, 7 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 13 are more than 45 miles out. Six of the 14 network stations in range are licensed to Pittsburgh, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Pittsburgh's stations.
For the networks, the best local options are ABC on channel 4 (WTAE-TV), CBS on channel 2 (KDKA-TV), NBC on channel 11 (WPXI), Fox on channel 53 (WPGH-TV), CW on channel 22 (WPNT) and ION on channel 16 (WINP-TV). 5 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 Baldwin
The main network towers around Baldwin are in different directions: ABC 113° ESE (10 mi), CBS 349° N (11 mi), NBC 351° N (8.7 mi) and Fox 353° N (11 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.
Three network stations, WPGH-TV, WPNT and KDKA-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 11 miles north of Baldwin (353° N). That one direction covers every station on the site.
Of the 12 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Baldwin at fair strength or better, 42% arrive from the north; the rest are spread across five other directions.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Baldwin, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Baldwin
The farthest main network tower for Baldwin is KDKA-TV (CBS), 11 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.
WINP-TV is only 7.5 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 Baldwin
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WMVH-CDClass A | 4.2 mi | 15° NNE | Good | Charleroi, PA |
| WPDN-LDLow power | 7.5 mi | 6° N | Good | Pittsburgh, PA |
| WWAT-CDClass A | 7.5 mi | 6° N | Good | Charleroi, PA |
| WPTG-CDClass A | 7.5 mi | 6° N | Good | Pittsburgh, PA |
| WBPA-LDLow power | 7.5 mi | 6° N | Fair | Pittsburgh, PA |
| WQEDFull power | 7.5 mi | 6° N | Good | Pittsburgh, PA |
| WOSC-CDClass A | 7.5 mi | 6° N | Good | Pittsburgh, PA |
| WPCWFull power | 11 mi | 349° N | Good | Jeannette, PA |
| WPCB-TVFull power | 11 mi | 70° ENE | Strong | Greensburg, PA |
| WWLM-CDClass A | 13 mi | 326° NW | Fair | Washington, PA |
| WBYD-CDClass A | 15 mi | 63° ENE | Fair | Pittsburgh, PA |
| WIIC-LDLow power | 15 mi | 63° ENE | Fair | Pittsburgh, PA |
| W17EF-DTranslator | 32 mi | 255° WSW | Weak | Wheeling, WV |
| W33EM-DTranslator | 37 mi | 110° ESE | Poor | Pittsburgh, PA |
| WWKH-CDClass A | 38 mi | 153° SSE | Weak | Uniontown, PA |
| WKHU-CDClass A | 39 mi | 37° NE | Weak | Kittanning, PA |
| WJMB-CDClass A | 41 mi | 6° N | Weak | Butler, PA |
| WWVW-LDLow power | 45 mi | 245° WSW | Poor | Wheeling, WV |
| WNPB-TVFull power | 46 mi | 165° SSE | Good | Morgantown, WV |
| WTOO-CDClass A | 52 mi | 87° E | Poor | Johnstown, PA |
| W36FK-DTranslator | 53 mi | 54° NE | Poor | Altoona, PA |
| W13DP-DTranslator | 62 mi | 326° NW | Poor | Youngstown, OH |
| WNEOFull power | 63 mi | 309° NW | Weak | Alliance, OH |
| W30EI-DLow power | 67 mi | 339° NNW | Poor | Sharon, PA |
How Baldwin compares with the rest of Pennsylvania
With 25 stations at fair strength or better, Baldwin ranks 398th of 1,015 places in Pennsylvania: more than the typical Pennsylvania town (24). Its nearest major network tower is 7.5 miles away, against a state median of 16 miles.
37% of Pennsylvania's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an indoor antenna. The nearest larger city is Pittsburgh, 7.1 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Baldwin: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 349° N, the direction of KDKA-TV (CBS), 11 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 25 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 Baldwin, PA?
ABC is on channel 4 from WTAE-TV, broadcasting from 10 miles ESE of Baldwin. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CBS in Baldwin, PA?
CBS is on channel 2 from KDKA-TV, broadcasting from 11 miles N of Baldwin. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is NBC in Baldwin, PA?
NBC is on channel 11 from WPXI, broadcasting from 8.7 miles N of Baldwin. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is Fox in Baldwin, PA?
Fox is on channel 53 from WPGH-TV, broadcasting from 11 miles N of Baldwin. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CW in Baldwin, PA?
CW is on channel 22 from WPNT, broadcasting from 11 miles N of Baldwin. Estimated signal: strong.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Baldwin?
38 transmitters within 70 miles of Baldwin; around 25 of them are likely to be receivable with indoor 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 Baldwin?
The main network towers around Baldwin are in different directions: ABC 113° ESE (10 mi), CBS 349° N (11 mi), NBC 351° N (8.7 mi) and Fox 353° N (11 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.
What kind of antenna do I need in Baldwin?
Indoor antenna (up to ~25 miles). The main towers are close. A flat indoor antenna near a window facing the towers should pull in the major networks.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Baldwin?
WINP-TV is only 7.5 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 Baldwin?
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 Baldwin; signal estimates ignore terrain.