TV channels & antenna towers in Bradford Woods, Pennsylvania
Bradford Woods has 41 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 WWLM-CD, 9.9 miles to the SSW.
Network channels in Bradford Woods
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CBSKDKA-TVCBS | 2 | 10 mi | 162° SSE | Strong | Pittsburgh, PA |
| FOXWPGH-TVFox | 53 | 11 mi | 158° SSE | Strong | Pittsburgh, PA |
| CWWPNTCW | 22 | 11 mi | 158° SSE | Strong | Pittsburgh, PA |
| NBCWPXINBC | 11 | 13 mi | 161° SSE | Strong | Pittsburgh, PA |
| IONWINP-TVION | 16 | 15 mi | 155° SSE | Strong | Pittsburgh, PA |
| ABCWTAE-TVABC | 4 | 29 mi | 149° SSE | Good | Pittsburgh, PA |
| FOXWTOV-TVFox | 9.2 | 35 mi | 234° SW | Fair | Steubenville, OH |
| ABCWYTVABC | 33 | 41 mi | 315° NW | Good | Youngstown, OH |
| FOXWYFX-LDFox | 62 | 41 mi | 315° NW | Poor | Youngstown, OH |
| FOXWKBN-TVFox | 27.2 | 41 mi | 315° NW | Good | Youngstown, OH |
| CWWFMJ-TVCW | 21.2 | 42 mi | 317° NW | Good | Youngstown, OH |
| ABCWTRF-TVABC | 7.3 | 53 mi | 222° SW | Weak | Wheeling, WV |
| ABCWWCP-TVABC | 8.2 | 58 mi | 123° ESE | Weak | Johnstown, PA |
| CWWJAC-TVCW | 6.4 | 61 mi | 107° ESE | Good | Johnstown, PA |
Over-the-air TV in Bradford Woods
With roughly 1,170 residents, Bradford Woods is a small community in Pennsylvania. Our map shows 41 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 18 full-power, 11 Class A, 8 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 17 at good or strong strength.
18 of them are within 25 miles of Bradford Woods, 9 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 14 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.
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 Bradford Woods
Point your antenna SSE, at about 157°. The main network towers for Bradford Woods sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Three network stations, KDKA-TV, WPGH-TV and WPNT, transmit from the same tower site about 10 miles south of Bradford Woods (162° SSE). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.
Of the 11 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Bradford Woods at fair strength or better, 36% arrive from the south; the rest are spread across four other directions.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Bradford Woods, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Bradford Woods
The farthest main network tower for Bradford Woods is WTAE-TV (ABC), 29 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.
KDKA-TV is only 10 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 Bradford Woods
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 27; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WWLM-CDClass A | 9.9 mi | 191° SSW | Good | Washington, PA |
| WPCWFull power | 10 mi | 162° SSE | Good | Jeannette, PA |
| WWAT-CDClass A | 15 mi | 155° SSE | Fair | Charleroi, PA |
| WPTG-CDClass A | 15 mi | 155° SSE | Good | Pittsburgh, PA |
| WBPA-LDLow power | 15 mi | 155° SSE | Fair | Pittsburgh, PA |
| WQEDFull power | 15 mi | 155° SSE | Good | Pittsburgh, PA |
| WOSC-CDClass A | 15 mi | 155° SSE | Good | Pittsburgh, PA |
| WPDN-LDLow power | 15 mi | 155° SSE | Fair | Pittsburgh, PA |
| WMVH-CDClass A | 18 mi | 159° SSE | Fair | Charleroi, PA |
| WJMB-CDClass A | 22 mi | 26° NNE | Fair | Butler, PA |
| WPCB-TVFull power | 23 mi | 137° SE | Good | Greensburg, PA |
| WBYD-CDClass A | 23 mi | 126° SE | Fair | Pittsburgh, PA |
| WIIC-LDLow power | 23 mi | 126° SE | Weak | Pittsburgh, PA |
| WKHU-CDClass A | 30 mi | 70° ENE | Weak | Kittanning, PA |
| W17EF-DTranslator | 38 mi | 221° SW | Weak | Wheeling, WV |
| W13DP-DTranslator | 42 mi | 317° NW | Poor | Youngstown, OH |
| W30EI-DLow power | 45 mi | 336° NNW | Poor | Sharon, PA |
| WNEOFull power | 47 mi | 293° WNW | Good | Alliance, OH |
| W36FK-DTranslator | 49 mi | 77° ENE | Poor | Altoona, PA |
| W33EM-DTranslator | 52 mi | 130° SE | Poor | Pittsburgh, PA |
| WWVW-LDLow power | 53 mi | 222° SW | Poor | Wheeling, WV |
| WWKH-CDClass A | 59 mi | 157° SSE | Poor | Uniontown, PA |
| WTOO-CDClass A | 61 mi | 107° ESE | Poor | Johnstown, PA |
| W27DG-DLow power | 62 mi | 287° WNW | Poor | Millersburg, OH |
| WIVD-LDLow power | 62 mi | 287° WNW | Poor | Canton, OH |
How Bradford Woods compares with the rest of Pennsylvania
With 25 stations at fair strength or better, Bradford Woods ranks 398th of 1,015 places in Pennsylvania: more than the typical Pennsylvania town (24). Its nearest major network tower is 10 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 Cranberry Township, 3.5 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Bradford Woods: 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 149° SSE, the direction of WTAE-TV (ABC), 29 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 Bradford Woods, PA?
ABC is on channel 4 from WTAE-TV, broadcasting from 29 miles SSE of Bradford Woods. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CBS in Bradford Woods, PA?
CBS is on channel 2 from KDKA-TV, broadcasting from 10 miles SSE of Bradford Woods. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is NBC in Bradford Woods, PA?
NBC is on channel 11 from WPXI, broadcasting from 13 miles SSE of Bradford Woods. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is Fox in Bradford Woods, PA?
Fox is on channel 53 from WPGH-TV, broadcasting from 11 miles SSE of Bradford Woods. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CW in Bradford Woods, PA?
CW is on channel 22 from WPNT, broadcasting from 11 miles SSE of Bradford Woods. Estimated signal: strong.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Bradford Woods?
41 transmitters within 70 miles of Bradford Woods; around 25 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 Bradford Woods?
Point your antenna SSE, at about 157°. The main network towers for Bradford Woods sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Bradford Woods?
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.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Bradford Woods?
KDKA-TV is only 10 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 Bradford Woods?
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 Bradford Woods; signal estimates ignore terrain.