TV channels & antenna towers in Churchill, Pennsylvania
Churchill has 38 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 24 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WPCB-TV, 4.5 miles to the SE.
Network channels in Churchill
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IONWINP-TVION | 16 | 6.4 mi | 275° W | Strong | Pittsburgh, PA |
| NBCWPXINBC | 11 | 8.6 mi | 282° WNW | Strong | Pittsburgh, PA |
| FOXWPGH-TVFox | 53 | 9.3 mi | 295° WNW | Strong | Pittsburgh, PA |
| CWWPNTCW | 22 | 9.3 mi | 295° WNW | Strong | Pittsburgh, PA |
| CBSKDKA-TVCBS | 2 | 10 mi | 293° WNW | Strong | Pittsburgh, PA |
| ABCWTAE-TVABC | 4 | 11 mi | 169° S | Strong | Pittsburgh, PA |
| ABCWWCP-TVABC | 8.2 | 41 mi | 116° ESE | Weak | Johnstown, PA |
| FOXWTOV-TVFox | 9.2 | 41 mi | 261° W | Fair | Steubenville, OH |
| CWWJAC-TVCW | 6.4 | 46 mi | 96° E | Good | Johnstown, PA |
| ABCWTRF-TVABC | 7.3 | 55 mi | 242° WSW | Weak | Wheeling, WV |
| ABCWYTVABC | 33 | 60 mi | 316° NW | Good | Youngstown, OH |
| FOXWYFX-LDFox | 62 | 60 mi | 316° NW | Poor | Youngstown, OH |
| FOXWKBN-TVFox | 27.2 | 60 mi | 316° NW | Good | Youngstown, OH |
| CWWFMJ-TVCW | 21.2 | 61 mi | 317° NW | Fair | Youngstown, OH |
Over-the-air TV in Churchill
Churchill, Pennsylvania has a population of about 2,980. There are 38 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 18 full-power, 10 Class A, 6 low-power and 4 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 24 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 19 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 Churchill
The main network towers around Churchill are in different directions: ABC 169° S (11 mi), CBS 293° WNW (10 mi), NBC 282° WNW (8.6 mi) and Fox 295° WNW (9.3 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 9.3 miles northwest of Churchill (295° WNW). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.
Of the 11 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Churchill at fair strength or better, 55% arrive from the northwest; the rest are spread across three other directions.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Churchill, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Churchill
The farthest main network tower for Churchill is WTAE-TV (ABC), 11 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.
WPCB-TV is only 4.5 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 Churchill
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WPCB-TVFull power | 4.5 mi | 134° SE | Strong | Greensburg, PA |
| WPDN-LDLow power | 6.4 mi | 275° W | Good | Pittsburgh, PA |
| WWAT-CDClass A | 6.4 mi | 275° W | Good | Charleroi, PA |
| WPTG-CDClass A | 6.4 mi | 275° W | Good | Pittsburgh, PA |
| WBPA-LDLow power | 6.4 mi | 275° W | Fair | Pittsburgh, PA |
| WQEDFull power | 6.4 mi | 275° W | Good | Pittsburgh, PA |
| WOSC-CDClass A | 6.4 mi | 275° W | Good | Pittsburgh, PA |
| WBYD-CDClass A | 6.5 mi | 89° E | Good | Pittsburgh, PA |
| WIIC-LDLow power | 6.5 mi | 89° E | Fair | Pittsburgh, PA |
| WMVH-CDClass A | 6.7 mi | 245° WSW | Good | Charleroi, PA |
| WPCWFull power | 10 mi | 293° WNW | Good | Jeannette, PA |
| WWLM-CDClass A | 15 mi | 286° WNW | Fair | Washington, PA |
| WKHU-CDClass A | 29 mi | 34° NNE | Weak | Kittanning, PA |
| W33EM-DTranslator | 34 mi | 125° SE | Weak | Pittsburgh, PA |
| WJMB-CDClass A | 34 mi | 356° N | Weak | Butler, PA |
| W17EF-DTranslator | 41 mi | 248° WSW | Poor | Wheeling, WV |
| WWKH-CDClass A | 42 mi | 166° SSE | Weak | Uniontown, PA |
| W36FK-DTranslator | 43 mi | 56° NE | Poor | Altoona, PA |
| WTOO-CDClass A | 45 mi | 96° E | Poor | Johnstown, PA |
| WNPB-TVFull power | 51 mi | 175° S | Good | Morgantown, WV |
| WWVW-LDLow power | 55 mi | 242° WSW | Poor | Wheeling, WV |
| W13DP-DTranslator | 61 mi | 317° NW | Poor | Youngstown, OH |
| W30EI-DLow power | 63 mi | 331° NNW | Poor | Sharon, PA |
| WNEOFull power | 65 mi | 300° WNW | Weak | Alliance, OH |
How Churchill compares with the rest of Pennsylvania
With 24 stations at fair strength or better, Churchill ranks 455th of 1,015 places in Pennsylvania: the same as the typical Pennsylvania town (24). Its nearest major network tower is 6.4 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 Monroeville, 3.1 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Churchill: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 169° S, the direction of WTAE-TV (ABC), 11 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 24 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 Churchill, PA?
ABC is on channel 4 from WTAE-TV, broadcasting from 11 miles S of Churchill. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CBS in Churchill, PA?
CBS is on channel 2 from KDKA-TV, broadcasting from 10 miles WNW of Churchill. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is NBC in Churchill, PA?
NBC is on channel 11 from WPXI, broadcasting from 8.6 miles WNW of Churchill. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is Fox in Churchill, PA?
Fox is on channel 53 from WPGH-TV, broadcasting from 9.3 miles WNW of Churchill. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CW in Churchill, PA?
CW is on channel 22 from WPNT, broadcasting from 9.3 miles WNW of Churchill. Estimated signal: strong.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Churchill?
38 transmitters within 70 miles of Churchill; around 24 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 Churchill?
The main network towers around Churchill are in different directions: ABC 169° S (11 mi), CBS 293° WNW (10 mi), NBC 282° WNW (8.6 mi) and Fox 295° WNW (9.3 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.
What kind of antenna do I need in Churchill?
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 Churchill?
WPCB-TV is only 4.5 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 Churchill?
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
- Forest Hills1.3 mi
- Wilkinsburg2.1 mi
- Swissvale2.3 mi
- Turtle Creek2.4 mi
- Monroeville3.1 mi
- Duquesne4.0 mi
- Penn Hills4.3 mi
- Munhall4.4 mi
- North Versailles4.4 mi
- West Mifflin5.3 mi
- Fox Chapel5.5 mi
- Oakmont5.8 mi
- McKeesport6.4 mi
- Plum6.5 mi
- White Oak7.2 mi
- Murrysville7.7 mi
- Pittsburgh8.0 mi
- Brentwood8.4 mi
- Lower Burrell9.1 mi
- Wilson9.2 mi
- Glenshaw9.2 mi
- Pleasant Hills9.4 mi
- Whitehall9.4 mi
- Baldwin10.0 mi
More: all TV stations in Pennsylvania · Northeast region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Churchill; signal estimates ignore terrain.