TV channels & antenna towers in Braddock Hills, Pennsylvania

Braddock Hills 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 WPCB-TV, 4.7 miles to the ESE.

38TV transmitters within 70 miles
6networks over the air
4.7 mito the closest tower
1,861population

Network channels in Braddock Hills

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
IONWINP-TVION16 5.6 mi291° WNW StrongPittsburgh, PA
NBCWPXINBC11 8.0 mi293° WNW StrongPittsburgh, PA
FOXWPGH-TVFox53 9.1 mi306° NW StrongPittsburgh, PA
CWWPNTCW22 9.1 mi306° NW StrongPittsburgh, PA
CBSKDKA-TVCBS2 9.7 mi303° WNW StrongPittsburgh, PA
ABCWTAE-TVABC4 10 mi161° SSE StrongPittsburgh, PA
FOXWTOV-TVFox9.2 40 mi263° W FairSteubenville, OH
ABCWWCP-TVABC8.2 41 mi113° ESE WeakJohnstown, PA
CWWJAC-TVCW6.4 47 mi94° E GoodJohnstown, PA
ABCWTRF-TVABC7.3 53 mi243° WSW FairWheeling, WV
ABCWYTVABC33 60 mi317° NW GoodYoungstown, OH
FOXWYFX-LDFox62 60 mi317° NW PoorYoungstown, OH
FOXWKBN-TVFox27.2 60 mi317° NW GoodYoungstown, OH
CWWFMJ-TVCW21.2 61 mi319° NW FairYoungstown, OH

Over-the-air TV in Braddock Hills

Braddock Hills is a small community of about 1,860 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 20 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 18 transmitters are within 25 miles, 8 between 25 and 45 miles, and 12 farther 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.

The strongest network signals here 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 Braddock Hills

The main network towers around Braddock Hills are in different directions: ABC 161° SSE (10 mi), CBS 303° WNW (9.7 mi), NBC 293° WNW (8.0 mi) and Fox 306° NW (9.1 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 9.1 miles northwest of Braddock Hills (306° NW). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 12 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Braddock Hills at fair strength or better, 58% arrive from the northwest; the rest are spread across four other directions.

All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Braddock Hills, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Braddock Hills

The farthest main network tower for Braddock Hills is WTAE-TV (ABC), 10 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.

WPCB-TV is only 4.7 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 Braddock Hills

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WPCB-TVFull power4.7 mi 111° ESEStrongGreensburg, PA
WMVH-CDClass A5.1 mi 254° WSWGoodCharleroi, PA
WPDN-LDLow power5.6 mi 291° WNWGoodPittsburgh, PA
WWAT-CDClass A5.6 mi 291° WNWGoodCharleroi, PA
WPTG-CDClass A5.6 mi 291° WNWGoodPittsburgh, PA
WBPA-LDLow power5.6 mi 291° WNWGoodPittsburgh, PA
WQEDFull power5.6 mi 291° WNWGoodPittsburgh, PA
WOSC-CDClass A5.6 mi 291° WNWGoodPittsburgh, PA
WBYD-CDClass A7.8 mi 79° ENEGoodPittsburgh, PA
WIIC-LDLow power7.8 mi 78° ENEFairPittsburgh, PA
WPCWFull power9.7 mi 303° WNWGoodJeannette, PA
WWLM-CDClass A14 mi 292° WNWFairWashington, PA
WKHU-CDClass A31 mi 34° NEWeakKittanning, PA
W33EM-DTranslator34 mi 122° ESEPoorPittsburgh, PA
WJMB-CDClass A35 mi 358° NWeakButler, PA
W17EF-DTranslator39 mi 249° WSWPoorWheeling, WV
WWKH-CDClass A40 mi 164° SSEWeakUniontown, PA
W36FK-DTranslator45 mi 55° NEPoorAltoona, PA
WTOO-CDClass A46 mi 94° EPoorJohnstown, PA
WNPB-TVFull power50 mi 174° SGoodMorgantown, WV
WWVW-LDLow power53 mi 243° WSWPoorWheeling, WV
W13DP-DTranslator61 mi 319° NWPoorYoungstown, OH
W30EI-DLow power64 mi 333° NNWPoorSharon, PA
WNEOFull power64 mi 302° WNWWeakAlliance, OH

How Braddock Hills compares with the rest of Pennsylvania

With 25 stations at fair strength or better, Braddock Hills ranks 398th of 1,015 places in Pennsylvania: more than the typical Pennsylvania town (24). Its nearest major network tower is 5.6 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 West Mifflin, 3.7 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Braddock Hills: step by step

  1. Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
  2. Point it toward 161° SSE, the direction of WTAE-TV (ABC), 10 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
  3. Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
  4. 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.
  5. Rescan every few months, or whenever a channel disappears; stations occasionally change frequency.

Frequently asked questions

What channel is ABC in Braddock Hills, PA?

ABC is on channel 4 from WTAE-TV, broadcasting from 10 miles SSE of Braddock Hills. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Braddock Hills, PA?

CBS is on channel 2 from KDKA-TV, broadcasting from 9.7 miles WNW of Braddock Hills. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Braddock Hills, PA?

NBC is on channel 11 from WPXI, broadcasting from 8.0 miles WNW of Braddock Hills. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Braddock Hills, PA?

Fox is on channel 53 from WPGH-TV, broadcasting from 9.1 miles NW of Braddock Hills. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CW in Braddock Hills, PA?

CW is on channel 22 from WPNT, broadcasting from 9.1 miles NW of Braddock Hills. Estimated signal: strong.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Braddock Hills?

38 transmitters within 70 miles of Braddock Hills; 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 Braddock Hills?

The main network towers around Braddock Hills are in different directions: ABC 161° SSE (10 mi), CBS 303° WNW (9.7 mi), NBC 293° WNW (8.0 mi) and Fox 306° NW (9.1 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

What kind of antenna do I need in Braddock Hills?

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 Braddock Hills?

WPCB-TV is only 4.7 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 Braddock Hills?

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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