TV channels & antenna towers in Carnegie, Pennsylvania

Carnegie 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 WPXI (NBC), 5.6 miles to the NE.

41TV transmitters within 70 miles
6networks over the air
5.6 mito the closest tower
7,931population

Network channels in Carnegie

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
NBCWPXINBC11 5.6 mi48° NE StrongPittsburgh, PA
CBSKDKA-TVCBS2 6.8 mi30° NNE StrongPittsburgh, PA
IONWINP-TVION16 6.8 mi68° ENE StrongPittsburgh, PA
FOXWPGH-TVFox53 7.3 mi35° NE StrongPittsburgh, PA
CWWPNTCW22 7.3 mi35° NE StrongPittsburgh, PA
ABCWTAE-TVABC4 17 mi121° ESE StrongPittsburgh, PA
FOXWTOV-TVFox9.2 29 mi261° W FairSteubenville, OH
ABCWTRF-TVABC7.3 43 mi236° SW FairWheeling, WV
ABCWWCP-TVABC8.2 52 mi107° ESE WeakJohnstown, PA
ABCWYTVABC33 54 mi327° NNW GoodYoungstown, OH
FOXWYFX-LDFox62 54 mi327° NNW PoorYoungstown, OH
FOXWKBN-TVFox27.2 54 mi327° NNW GoodYoungstown, OH
CWWFMJ-TVCW21.2 55 mi328° NNW GoodYoungstown, OH
CWWJAC-TVCW6.4 58 mi92° E GoodJohnstown, PA

Over-the-air TV in Carnegie

With roughly 7,930 residents, Carnegie is a town 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 20 at good or strong strength.

18 of them are within 25 miles of Carnegie, 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.

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). 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 Carnegie

The main network towers around Carnegie are in different directions: ABC 121° ESE (17 mi), CBS 30° NNE (6.8 mi), NBC 48° NE (5.6 mi) and Fox 35° NE (7.3 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 6.8 miles northeast of Carnegie (30° NNE). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 12 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Carnegie at fair strength or better, 33% arrive from the northeast; the rest are spread across five other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Carnegie

The farthest main network tower for Carnegie 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 5.6 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 Carnegie

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
WWLM-CDClass A6.4 mi 343° NNWGoodWashington, PA
WMVH-CDClass A6.6 mi 97° EGoodCharleroi, PA
WPCWFull power6.8 mi 30° NNEGoodJeannette, PA
WWAT-CDClass A6.8 mi 68° ENEGoodCharleroi, PA
WPTG-CDClass A6.8 mi 68° ENEGoodPittsburgh, PA
WBPA-LDLow power6.8 mi 68° ENEFairPittsburgh, PA
WQEDFull power6.8 mi 68° ENEGoodPittsburgh, PA
WOSC-CDClass A6.8 mi 68° ENEGoodPittsburgh, PA
WPDN-LDLow power6.8 mi 68° ENEGoodPittsburgh, PA
WPCB-TVFull power16 mi 94° EStrongGreensburg, PA
WBYD-CDClass A19 mi 83° EFairPittsburgh, PA
WIIC-LDLow power19 mi 83° EFairPittsburgh, PA
W17EF-DTranslator28 mi 242° WSWFairWheeling, WV
WJMB-CDClass A37 mi 15° NNEWeakButler, PA
WKHU-CDClass A39 mi 47° NEWeakKittanning, PA
WWVW-LDLow power43 mi 236° SWPoorWheeling, WV
W33EM-DTranslator44 mi 113° ESEPoorPittsburgh, PA
WWKH-CDClass A44 mi 149° SSEPoorUniontown, PA
WNPB-TVFull power52 mi 161° SSEGoodMorgantown, WV
W13DP-DTranslator55 mi 328° NNWPoorYoungstown, OH
W36FK-DTranslator55 mi 61° ENEPoorAltoona, PA
WNEOFull power55 mi 309° NWFairAlliance, OH
WTOO-CDClass A58 mi 92° EPoorJohnstown, PA
W30EI-DLow power60 mi 343° NNWPoorSharon, PA
WOUC-TVFull power67 mi 251° WSWPoorCambridge, OH

How Carnegie compares with the rest of Pennsylvania

With 27 stations at fair strength or better, Carnegie ranks 288th 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 Mount Lebanon, 4.1 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Carnegie: 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 121° 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 Carnegie, PA?

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

What channel is CBS in Carnegie, PA?

CBS is on channel 2 from KDKA-TV, broadcasting from 6.8 miles NNE of Carnegie. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Carnegie, PA?

NBC is on channel 11 from WPXI, broadcasting from 5.6 miles NE of Carnegie. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Carnegie, PA?

Fox is on channel 53 from WPGH-TV, broadcasting from 7.3 miles NE of Carnegie. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CW in Carnegie, PA?

CW is on channel 22 from WPNT, broadcasting from 7.3 miles NE of Carnegie. Estimated signal: strong.

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

41 transmitters within 70 miles of Carnegie; 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 Carnegie?

The main network towers around Carnegie are in different directions: ABC 121° ESE (17 mi), CBS 30° NNE (6.8 mi), NBC 48° NE (5.6 mi) and Fox 35° NE (7.3 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

What kind of antenna do I need in Carnegie?

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 Carnegie?

WPXI is only 5.6 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 Carnegie?

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.

TV channels in nearby Pennsylvania cities

More: all TV stations in Pennsylvania · Northeast region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Carnegie; signal estimates ignore terrain.