TV channels & antenna towers in Belleville, Pennsylvania
Belleville has 26 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, Fox, CW, ION and Univision. About 14 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is W26EQ-D, 12 miles to the NW.
Network channels in Belleville
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IONWKBS-TVION | 47.4 | 38 mi | 266° W | Weak | Altoona, PA |
| CBSWTAJ-TVCBS | 10 | 38 mi | 266° W | Good | Altoona, PA |
| ABCWATM-TVABC | 23 | 38 mi | 266° W | Good | Altoona, PA |
| ABCWHTM-TVABC | 27 | 45 mi | 116° ESE | Fair | Harrisburg, PA |
| UNIWXBUUnivision | 15 | 48 mi | 111° ESE | Good | Lancaster, PA |
| CWWHP-TVCW | 21.3 | 48 mi | 111° ESE | Good | Harrisburg, PA |
| FOXWPMTFox | 43 | 48 mi | 111° ESE | Fair | York, PA |
| CWWQMYCW | 53.3 | 52 mi | 37° NE | Weak | Williamsport, PA |
| CWWJAC-TVCW | 6.4 | 68 mi | 257° WSW | Fair | Johnstown, PA |
Over-the-air TV in Belleville
Belleville, Pennsylvania has a population of about 1,830. Our map shows 26 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 13 full-power, 2 Class A, 9 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 14 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 6 at good or strong strength.
1 of them is within 25 miles of Belleville, 8 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 17 are more than 45 miles out. Three of the 9 network stations in range are licensed to Altoona, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Altoona's stations.
The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 23 (WATM-TV), CBS on channel 10 (WTAJ-TV), Fox on channel 43 (WPMT), CW on channel 21.3 (WHP-TV), ION on channel 47.4 (WKBS-TV) and Univision on channel 15 (WXBU). No NBC affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is WGAL in Lancaster, PA, 70 miles to the southeast. Spanish-language viewers can pick up Univision (good signal). 4 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 Belleville
Point your antenna W, at about 266°. The main network towers for Belleville sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Three network stations, WKBS-TV, WTAJ-TV and WATM-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 38 miles west of Belleville (266° W). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.
Of the 7 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Belleville at fair strength or better, 43% arrive from the west; the rest are spread across two other directions.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Belleville, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Belleville
The farthest main network tower for Belleville is WATM-TV (ABC), 38 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here.
WPMT (Fox), 48 miles east, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for that one.
An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.
Other stations near Belleville
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W26EQ-DLow power | 12 mi | 311° NW | Good | State College, PA |
| WHVL-LDLow power | 25 mi | 329° NNW | Fair | State College, Etc., PA |
| WSPZ-LDLow power | 25 mi | 329° NNW | Fair | State College, PA |
| W20EU-DTranslator | 38 mi | 182° S | Weak | Chambersburg, PA |
| W25FE-DLow power | 39 mi | 182° S | Poor | Chambersburg, PA |
| WCZS-LDLow power | 39 mi | 182° S | Poor | Chambersburg, PA |
| WHLZ-LDLow power | 45 mi | 116° ESE | Poor | Harrisburg, PA |
| W16EJ-DLow power | 45 mi | 116° ESE | Poor | Harrisburg, PA |
| WLYHFull power | 45 mi | 116° ESE | Fair | Red Lion, PA |
| WRZH-LDLow power | 48 mi | 134° SE | Poor | Lancaster, PA |
| WITF-TVFull power | 48 mi | 111° ESE | Fair | Harrisburg, PA |
| WPSU-TVFull power | 52 mi | 314° NW | Good | Clearfield, PA |
| WTOO-LDLow power | 54 mi | 306° NW | Poor | Clearfield, PA |
| W20AD-DTranslator | 57 mi | 39° NE | Poor | Williamsport, PA |
| W09DB-DClass A | 58 mi | 43° NE | Poor | Williamsport, PA |
| WWPBFull power | 67 mi | 191° S | Fair | Hagerstown, MD |
| WTOO-CDClass A | 68 mi | 257° WSW | Poor | Johnstown, PA |
How Belleville compares with the rest of Pennsylvania
With 14 stations at fair strength or better, Belleville ranks 815th of 1,015 places in Pennsylvania: fewer than the typical Pennsylvania town (24). Its nearest major network tower is 38 miles away, against a state median of 16 miles.
44% of Pennsylvania's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an amplified indoor or attic antenna. The nearest larger city is State College, 15 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Belleville: step by step
- Mount the antenna in the attic or high on the wall facing the towers, keeping the cable to the TV as short as you can.
- Point it toward 266° W, the direction of WATM-TV (ABC), 38 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 14 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 Belleville, PA?
ABC is on channel 23 from WATM-TV, broadcasting from 38 miles W of Belleville. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CBS in Belleville, PA?
CBS is on channel 10 from WTAJ-TV, broadcasting from 38 miles W of Belleville. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in Belleville, PA?
Fox is on channel 43 from WPMT, broadcasting from 48 miles ESE of Belleville. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is CW in Belleville, PA?
CW is on channel 21.3 from WHP-TV, broadcasting from 48 miles ESE of Belleville. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Univision in Belleville, PA?
Univision is on channel 15 from WXBU, broadcasting from 48 miles ESE of Belleville. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Belleville?
26 transmitters within 70 miles of Belleville; around 14 of them are likely to be receivable with amplified indoor or attic 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 Belleville?
Point your antenna W, at about 266°. The main network towers for Belleville sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Belleville?
Amplified indoor or attic antenna (25–45 miles). Towers are at medium range. An amplified indoor antenna can work; an attic-mounted antenna is the safer choice. Picking up Fox from up to 48 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Belleville?
WPMT (Fox), 48 miles east, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for that one.
Is there an app to find TV towers in Belleville?
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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- Mount Union17 mi
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- Tyrone27 mi
- Newport32 mi
- Philipsburg33 mi
- Newville34 mi
- Altoona36 mi
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- Schlusser38 mi
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- Shippensburg40 mi
- Shiloh42 mi
- Matamoras43 mi
- Chambersburg46 mi
- Mechanicsburg46 mi
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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 Belleville; signal estimates ignore terrain.