TV channels & antenna towers in Curtisville, Pennsylvania
Curtisville has 38 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 WPGH-TV (Fox), 13 miles to the SW.
Network channels in Curtisville
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOXWPGH-TVFox | 53 | 13 mi | 218° SW | Strong | Pittsburgh, PA |
| CWWPNTCW | 22 | 13 mi | 218° SW | Strong | Pittsburgh, PA |
| CBSKDKA-TVCBS | 2 | 14 mi | 221° SW | Strong | Pittsburgh, PA |
| NBCWPXINBC | 11 | 15 mi | 213° SSW | Strong | Pittsburgh, PA |
| IONWINP-TVION | 16 | 15 mi | 204° SSW | Strong | Pittsburgh, PA |
| ABCWTAE-TVABC | 4 | 25 mi | 174° S | Good | Pittsburgh, PA |
| FOXWTOV-TVFox | 9.2 | 45 mi | 243° WSW | Fair | Steubenville, OH |
| ABCWWCP-TVABC | 8.2 | 49 mi | 131° SE | Weak | Johnstown, PA |
| CWWJAC-TVCW | 6.4 | 49 mi | 112° ESE | Good | Johnstown, PA |
| ABCWYTVABC | 33 | 50 mi | 305° NW | Good | Youngstown, OH |
| FOXWYFX-LDFox | 62 | 50 mi | 305° NW | Poor | Youngstown, OH |
| FOXWKBN-TVFox | 27.2 | 50 mi | 305° NW | Good | Youngstown, OH |
| CWWFMJ-TVCW | 21.2 | 51 mi | 307° NW | Good | Youngstown, OH |
| ABCWTRF-TVABC | 7.3 | 62 mi | 230° SW | Poor | Wheeling, WV |
Over-the-air TV in Curtisville
With roughly 1,060 residents, Curtisville is a small community in Pennsylvania. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 38 licensed TV transmitters: 18 full-power, 10 Class A, 6 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 15 at good or strong strength.
By distance, 19 transmitters are within 25 miles, 3 between 25 and 45 miles, and 16 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 Curtisville
The main network towers around Curtisville are in different directions: ABC 174° S (25 mi), CBS 221° SW (14 mi), NBC 213° SSW (15 mi) and Fox 218° SW (13 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 13 miles southwest of Curtisville (218° SW). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.
Of the 11 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Curtisville at fair strength or better, 55% arrive from the southwest; the rest are spread across three other directions.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Curtisville, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Curtisville
The farthest main network tower for Curtisville 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.
WPGH-TV is only 13 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 Curtisville
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WPCWFull power | 14 mi | 221° SW | Good | Jeannette, PA |
| WWAT-CDClass A | 15 mi | 204° SSW | Fair | Charleroi, PA |
| WPTG-CDClass A | 15 mi | 204° SSW | Good | Pittsburgh, PA |
| WBPA-LDLow power | 15 mi | 204° SSW | Fair | Pittsburgh, PA |
| WQEDFull power | 15 mi | 204° SSW | Good | Pittsburgh, PA |
| WOSC-CDClass A | 15 mi | 204° SSW | Good | Pittsburgh, PA |
| WPDN-LDLow power | 15 mi | 204° SSW | Fair | Pittsburgh, PA |
| WIIC-LDLow power | 16 mi | 154° SSE | Fair | Pittsburgh, PA |
| WBYD-CDClass A | 16 mi | 154° SSE | Fair | Pittsburgh, PA |
| WWLM-CDClass A | 17 mi | 235° SW | Fair | Washington, PA |
| WPCB-TVFull power | 18 mi | 168° SSE | Strong | Greensburg, PA |
| WMVH-CDClass A | 18 mi | 199° SSW | Fair | Charleroi, PA |
| WKHU-CDClass A | 19 mi | 59° ENE | Fair | Kittanning, PA |
| WJMB-CDClass A | 20 mi | 354° N | Fair | Butler, PA |
| W36FK-DTranslator | 37 mi | 74° ENE | Poor | Altoona, PA |
| W33EM-DTranslator | 43 mi | 140° SE | Poor | Pittsburgh, PA |
| W17EF-DTranslator | 47 mi | 232° SW | Poor | Wheeling, WV |
| WTOO-CDClass A | 49 mi | 112° ESE | Poor | Johnstown, PA |
| W30EI-DLow power | 51 mi | 324° NW | Poor | Sharon, PA |
| W13DP-DTranslator | 51 mi | 307° NW | Poor | Youngstown, OH |
| WWKH-CDClass A | 55 mi | 169° S | Poor | Uniontown, PA |
| WNEOFull power | 58 mi | 289° WNW | Fair | Alliance, OH |
| WWVW-LDLow power | 62 mi | 230° SW | Poor | Wheeling, WV |
| WNPB-TVFull power | 66 mi | 176° S | Fair | Morgantown, WV |
How Curtisville compares with the rest of Pennsylvania
With 27 stations at fair strength or better, Curtisville ranks 288th of 1,015 places in Pennsylvania: more than the typical Pennsylvania town (24). Its nearest major network tower is 13 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 Allison Park, 8.0 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Curtisville: 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 174° S, 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 Curtisville, PA?
ABC is on channel 4 from WTAE-TV, broadcasting from 25 miles S of Curtisville. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CBS in Curtisville, PA?
CBS is on channel 2 from KDKA-TV, broadcasting from 14 miles SW of Curtisville. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is NBC in Curtisville, PA?
NBC is on channel 11 from WPXI, broadcasting from 15 miles SSW of Curtisville. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is Fox in Curtisville, PA?
Fox is on channel 53 from WPGH-TV, broadcasting from 13 miles SW of Curtisville. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CW in Curtisville, PA?
CW is on channel 22 from WPNT, broadcasting from 13 miles SW of Curtisville. Estimated signal: strong.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Curtisville?
38 transmitters within 70 miles of Curtisville; 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 Curtisville?
The main network towers around Curtisville are in different directions: ABC 174° S (25 mi), CBS 221° SW (14 mi), NBC 213° SSW (15 mi) and Fox 218° SW (13 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.
What kind of antenna do I need in Curtisville?
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 Curtisville?
WPGH-TV is only 13 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 Curtisville?
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 Curtisville; signal estimates ignore terrain.