TV channels & antenna towers in Bridgeville, Pennsylvania

Bridgeville has 41 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 27 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WMVH-CD, 8.4 miles to the ENE.

41TV transmitters within 70 miles
6networks over the air
8.4 mito the closest tower
5,092population

Network channels in Bridgeville

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
NBCWPXINBC11 9.3 mi37° NE StrongPittsburgh, PA
IONWINP-TVION16 9.9 mi51° NE StrongPittsburgh, PA
CBSKDKA-TVCBS2 11 mi27° NNE StrongPittsburgh, PA
FOXWPGH-TVFox53 11 mi30° NNE StrongPittsburgh, PA
CWWPNTCW22 11 mi30° NNE StrongPittsburgh, PA
ABCWTAE-TVABC4 17 mi108° ESE StrongPittsburgh, PA
FOXWTOV-TVFox9.2 27 mi268° W FairSteubenville, OH
ABCWTRF-TVABC7.3 40 mi239° WSW FairWheeling, WV
ABCWWCP-TVABC8.2 52 mi103° ESE WeakJohnstown, PA
ABCWYTVABC33 56 mi330° NNW GoodYoungstown, OH
FOXWYFX-LDFox62 56 mi330° NNW PoorYoungstown, OH
FOXWKBN-TVFox27.2 56 mi330° NNW GoodYoungstown, OH
CWWFMJ-TVCW21.2 57 mi331° NNW FairYoungstown, OH
CWWJAC-TVCW6.4 59 mi89° E GoodJohnstown, PA

Over-the-air TV in Bridgeville

Bridgeville is a town of about 5,090 people in Pennsylvania. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 41 licensed TV transmitters: 19 full-power, 10 Class A, 8 low-power and 4 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 27 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 19 at good or strong strength.

18 of them are within 25 miles of Bridgeville, 8 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 15 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). 6 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 Bridgeville

The main network towers around Bridgeville are in different directions: ABC 108° ESE (17 mi), CBS 27° NNE (11 mi), NBC 37° NE (9.3 mi) and Fox 30° NNE (11 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Three network stations, KDKA-TV, WPGH-TV and WPNT, transmit from the same tower site about 11 miles northeast of Bridgeville (27° NNE). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 12 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Bridgeville at fair strength or better, 42% arrive from the northeast; the rest are spread across four other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Bridgeville

The farthest main network tower for Bridgeville is WTAE-TV (ABC), 17 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.

WPXI is only 9.3 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 Bridgeville

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.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WMVH-CDClass A8.4 mi 70° ENEGoodCharleroi, PA
WWLM-CDClass A9.7 mi 357° NGoodWashington, PA
WPDN-LDLow power9.9 mi 51° NEGoodPittsburgh, PA
WWAT-CDClass A9.9 mi 51° NEGoodCharleroi, PA
WPTG-CDClass A9.9 mi 51° NEGoodPittsburgh, PA
WBPA-LDLow power9.9 mi 51° NEFairPittsburgh, PA
WQEDFull power9.9 mi 51° NEGoodPittsburgh, PA
WOSC-CDClass A9.9 mi 51° NEGoodPittsburgh, PA
WPCWFull power11 mi 27° NNEGoodJeannette, PA
WPCB-TVFull power17 mi 82° EStrongGreensburg, PA
WBYD-CDClass A21 mi 74° ENEFairPittsburgh, PA
WIIC-LDLow power21 mi 74° ENEFairPittsburgh, PA
W17EF-DTranslator26 mi 248° WSWFairWheeling, WV
WWVW-LDLow power40 mi 239° WSWPoorWheeling, WV
WJMB-CDClass A41 mi 16° NNEWeakButler, PA
WWKH-CDClass A42 mi 145° SEWeakUniontown, PA
WKHU-CDClass A42 mi 45° NEPoorKittanning, PA
W33EM-DTranslator44 mi 108° ESEPoorPittsburgh, PA
WNPB-TVFull power49 mi 158° SSEGoodMorgantown, WV
WNEOFull power57 mi 312° NWFairAlliance, OH
W13DP-DTranslator57 mi 331° NNWPoorYoungstown, OH
W36FK-DTranslator58 mi 59° ENEPoorAltoona, PA
WTOO-CDClass A59 mi 89° EPoorJohnstown, PA
W30EI-DLow power63 mi 345° NNWPoorSharon, PA
WOUC-TVFull power65 mi 254° WSWPoorCambridge, OH

How Bridgeville compares with the rest of Pennsylvania

With 27 stations at fair strength or better, Bridgeville ranks 288th of 1,015 places in Pennsylvania: more than the typical Pennsylvania town (24). Its nearest major network tower is 9.3 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 Mount Lebanon, 3.2 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Bridgeville: 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 108° ESE, the direction of WTAE-TV (ABC), 17 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 27 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 Bridgeville, PA?

ABC is on channel 4 from WTAE-TV, broadcasting from 17 miles ESE of Bridgeville. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Bridgeville, PA?

CBS is on channel 2 from KDKA-TV, broadcasting from 11 miles NNE of Bridgeville. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Bridgeville, PA?

NBC is on channel 11 from WPXI, broadcasting from 9.3 miles NE of Bridgeville. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Bridgeville, PA?

Fox is on channel 53 from WPGH-TV, broadcasting from 11 miles NNE of Bridgeville. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CW in Bridgeville, PA?

CW is on channel 22 from WPNT, broadcasting from 11 miles NNE of Bridgeville. Estimated signal: strong.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Bridgeville?

41 transmitters within 70 miles of Bridgeville; around 27 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 Bridgeville?

The main network towers around Bridgeville are in different directions: ABC 108° ESE (17 mi), CBS 27° NNE (11 mi), NBC 37° NE (9.3 mi) and Fox 30° NNE (11 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

What kind of antenna do I need in Bridgeville?

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 Bridgeville?

WPXI is only 9.3 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 Bridgeville?

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 Bridgeville; signal estimates ignore terrain.