TV channels & antenna towers in Coraopolis, Pennsylvania
Coraopolis has 42 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 WWLM-CD, 2.9 miles to the ESE.
Network channels in Coraopolis
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CBSKDKA-TVCBS | 2 | 7.9 mi | 102° ESE | Strong | Pittsburgh, PA |
| FOXWPGH-TVFox | 53 | 8.7 mi | 101° E | Strong | Pittsburgh, PA |
| CWWPNTCW | 22 | 8.7 mi | 101° E | Strong | Pittsburgh, PA |
| NBCWPXINBC | 11 | 9.3 mi | 114° ESE | Strong | Pittsburgh, PA |
| IONWINP-TVION | 16 | 12 mi | 115° ESE | Strong | Pittsburgh, PA |
| ABCWTAE-TVABC | 4 | 25 mi | 131° SE | Good | Pittsburgh, PA |
| FOXWTOV-TVFox | 9.2 | 27 mi | 243° WSW | Fair | Steubenville, OH |
| ABCWTRF-TVABC | 7.3 | 44 mi | 225° SW | Fair | Wheeling, WV |
| ABCWYTVABC | 33 | 45 mi | 326° NW | Good | Youngstown, OH |
| FOXWYFX-LDFox | 62 | 45 mi | 326° NW | Poor | Youngstown, OH |
| FOXWKBN-TVFox | 27.2 | 45 mi | 326° NW | Good | Youngstown, OH |
| CWWFMJ-TVCW | 21.2 | 46 mi | 328° NNW | Good | Youngstown, OH |
| ABCWWCP-TVABC | 8.2 | 58 mi | 113° ESE | Weak | Johnstown, PA |
| CWWJAC-TVCW | 6.4 | 63 mi | 99° E | Fair | Johnstown, PA |
Over-the-air TV in Coraopolis
With roughly 5,590 residents, Coraopolis is a town in Pennsylvania. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 42 licensed TV transmitters: 19 full-power, 11 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 18 at good or strong strength.
17 of them are within 25 miles of Coraopolis, 10 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 Coraopolis
Point your antenna ESE, at about 112°. The main network towers for Coraopolis 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 7.9 miles east of Coraopolis (102° ESE). 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 Coraopolis at fair strength or better, 33% arrive from the east; the rest are spread across three other directions.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Coraopolis, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Coraopolis
The farthest main network tower for Coraopolis is WTAE-TV (ABC), 25 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.
WWLM-CD is only 2.9 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 Coraopolis
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 28; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WWLM-CDClass A | 2.9 mi | 121° ESE | Strong | Washington, PA |
| WPCWFull power | 7.9 mi | 102° ESE | Good | Jeannette, PA |
| WWAT-CDClass A | 12 mi | 115° ESE | Good | Charleroi, PA |
| WPTG-CDClass A | 12 mi | 115° ESE | Good | Pittsburgh, PA |
| WBPA-LDLow power | 12 mi | 115° ESE | Fair | Pittsburgh, PA |
| WQEDFull power | 12 mi | 115° ESE | Good | Pittsburgh, PA |
| WOSC-CDClass A | 12 mi | 115° ESE | Good | Pittsburgh, PA |
| WPDN-LDLow power | 12 mi | 115° ESE | Fair | Pittsburgh, PA |
| WMVH-CDClass A | 14 mi | 127° SE | Fair | Charleroi, PA |
| WPCB-TVFull power | 22 mi | 113° ESE | Good | Greensburg, PA |
| WBYD-CDClass A | 24 mi | 103° ESE | Fair | Pittsburgh, PA |
| WIIC-LDLow power | 24 mi | 103° ESE | Weak | Pittsburgh, PA |
| W17EF-DTranslator | 29 mi | 225° SW | Fair | Wheeling, WV |
| WJMB-CDClass A | 32 mi | 27° NNE | Fair | Butler, PA |
| WKHU-CDClass A | 38 mi | 60° ENE | Weak | Kittanning, PA |
| WWVW-LDLow power | 44 mi | 225° SW | Poor | Wheeling, WV |
| W13DP-DTranslator | 46 mi | 328° NNW | Poor | Youngstown, OH |
| WNEOFull power | 47 mi | 305° NW | Good | Alliance, OH |
| W33EM-DTranslator | 51 mi | 119° ESE | Poor | Pittsburgh, PA |
| W30EI-DLow power | 52 mi | 345° NNW | Poor | Sharon, PA |
| WWKH-CDClass A | 53 mi | 149° SSE | Poor | Uniontown, PA |
| W36FK-DTranslator | 56 mi | 70° ENE | Poor | Altoona, PA |
| W27DG-DLow power | 61 mi | 296° WNW | Poor | Millersburg, OH |
| WIVD-LDLow power | 61 mi | 296° WNW | Poor | Canton, OH |
| WNPB-TVFull power | 61 mi | 159° SSE | Good | Morgantown, WV |
How Coraopolis compares with the rest of Pennsylvania
With 27 stations at fair strength or better, Coraopolis ranks 288th of 1,015 places in Pennsylvania: more than the typical Pennsylvania town (24). Its nearest major network tower is 7.9 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 Pittsburgh, 10 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Coraopolis: 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 131° SE, the direction of WTAE-TV (ABC), 25 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 27 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 Coraopolis, PA?
ABC is on channel 4 from WTAE-TV, broadcasting from 25 miles SE of Coraopolis. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CBS in Coraopolis, PA?
CBS is on channel 2 from KDKA-TV, broadcasting from 7.9 miles ESE of Coraopolis. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is NBC in Coraopolis, PA?
NBC is on channel 11 from WPXI, broadcasting from 9.3 miles ESE of Coraopolis. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is Fox in Coraopolis, PA?
Fox is on channel 53 from WPGH-TV, broadcasting from 8.7 miles E of Coraopolis. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CW in Coraopolis, PA?
CW is on channel 22 from WPNT, broadcasting from 8.7 miles E of Coraopolis. Estimated signal: strong.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Coraopolis?
42 transmitters within 70 miles of Coraopolis; around 27 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 Coraopolis?
Point your antenna ESE, at about 112°. The main network towers for Coraopolis sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Coraopolis?
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 Coraopolis?
WWLM-CD is only 2.9 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 Coraopolis?
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 Coraopolis; signal estimates ignore terrain.