TV channels & antenna towers in Donora, Pennsylvania
Donora has 45 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 WTAE-TV (ABC), 7.9 miles to the NNE.
Network channels in Donora
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABCWTAE-TVABC | 4 | 7.9 mi | 21° NNE | Strong | Pittsburgh, PA |
| IONWINP-TVION | 16 | 20 mi | 343° NNW | Strong | Pittsburgh, PA |
| NBCWPXINBC | 11 | 21 mi | 339° NNW | Good | Pittsburgh, PA |
| FOXWPGH-TVFox | 53 | 24 mi | 341° NNW | Good | Pittsburgh, PA |
| CWWPNTCW | 22 | 24 mi | 341° NNW | Good | Pittsburgh, PA |
| CBSKDKA-TVCBS | 2 | 24 mi | 339° NNW | Strong | Pittsburgh, PA |
| ABCWWCP-TVABC | 8.2 | 37 mi | 89° E | Fair | Johnstown, PA |
| FOXWTOV-TVFox | 9.2 | 42 mi | 286° WNW | Fair | Steubenville, OH |
| ABCWTRF-TVABC | 7.3 | 48 mi | 261° W | Fair | Wheeling, WV |
| CWWJAC-TVCW | 6.4 | 48 mi | 73° ENE | Good | Johnstown, PA |
| CWWVFXCW | 10.2 | 66 mi | 203° SSW | Poor | Clarksburg, WV |
| CBSWDTVCBS | 5 | 66 mi | 203° SSW | Weak | Weston, WV |
| ABCWBOY-TVABC | 12.2 | 66 mi | 202° SSW | Poor | Clarksburg, WV |
Over-the-air TV in Donora
With roughly 4,660 residents, Donora is a town in Pennsylvania. Our map shows 45 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 18 full-power, 10 Class A, 14 low-power and 3 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 24 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 9 at good or strong strength.
18 of them are within 25 miles of Donora, 6 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 21 are more than 45 miles out. Six of the 13 network stations in range are licensed to Pittsburgh, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Pittsburgh's stations.
The best-placed network stations 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 Donora
Point your antenna N, at about 350°. The main network towers for Donora sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Three network stations, WPGH-TV, WPNT and KDKA-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 24 miles north of Donora (341° NNW). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.
Of the 10 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Donora at fair strength or better, 60% arrive from the north; the rest are spread across two other directions.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Donora, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Donora
The farthest main network tower for Donora is KDKA-TV (CBS), 24 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.
WTAE-TV is only 7.9 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 Donora
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 32; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WPCB-TVFull power | 16 mi | 15° NNE | Strong | Greensburg, PA |
| WMVH-CDClass A | 16 mi | 341° NNW | Fair | Charleroi, PA |
| WPDN-LDLow power | 20 mi | 343° NNW | Fair | Pittsburgh, PA |
| WWAT-CDClass A | 20 mi | 343° NNW | Fair | Charleroi, PA |
| WPTG-CDClass A | 20 mi | 343° NNW | Fair | Pittsburgh, PA |
| WBPA-LDLow power | 20 mi | 343° NNW | Fair | Pittsburgh, PA |
| WQEDFull power | 20 mi | 343° NNW | Fair | Pittsburgh, PA |
| WOSC-CDClass A | 20 mi | 343° NNW | Fair | Pittsburgh, PA |
| WBYD-CDClass A | 20 mi | 22° NNE | Fair | Pittsburgh, PA |
| WIIC-LDLow power | 20 mi | 22° NNE | Fair | Pittsburgh, PA |
| WPCWFull power | 24 mi | 339° NNW | Fair | Jeannette, PA |
| WWKH-CDClass A | 24 mi | 154° SSE | Fair | Uniontown, PA |
| WWLM-CDClass A | 26 mi | 328° NNW | Fair | Washington, PA |
| W33EM-DTranslator | 28 mi | 92° E | Weak | Pittsburgh, PA |
| WNPB-TVFull power | 33 mi | 171° S | Good | Morgantown, WV |
| W17EF-DTranslator | 37 mi | 275° W | Weak | Wheeling, WV |
| WKHU-CDClass A | 46 mi | 22° NNE | Poor | Kittanning, PA |
| WWVW-LDLow power | 48 mi | 261° W | Poor | Wheeling, WV |
| WTOO-CDClass A | 48 mi | 73° ENE | Poor | Johnstown, PA |
| WJMB-CDClass A | 52 mi | 358° N | Poor | Butler, PA |
| W36FK-DTranslator | 56 mi | 40° NE | Poor | Altoona, PA |
| WGPTFull power | 61 mi | 150° SSE | Weak | Oakland, MD |
| W20DY-DLow power | 65 mi | 200° SSW | Poor | Roanoke, WV |
| W29FK-DLow power | 66 mi | 203° SSW | Poor | Pittsburgh, PA |
| W35DI-DLow power | 66 mi | 203° SSW | Poor | Roanoke, WV |
How Donora compares with the rest of Pennsylvania
With 24 stations at fair strength or better, Donora ranks 455th of 1,015 places in Pennsylvania: the same as the typical Pennsylvania town (24). Its nearest major network tower is 7.9 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 West Mifflin, 13 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Donora: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 339° NNW, the direction of KDKA-TV (CBS), 24 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 Donora, PA?
ABC is on channel 4 from WTAE-TV, broadcasting from 7.9 miles NNE of Donora. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CBS in Donora, PA?
CBS is on channel 2 from KDKA-TV, broadcasting from 24 miles NNW of Donora. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is NBC in Donora, PA?
NBC is on channel 11 from WPXI, broadcasting from 21 miles NNW of Donora. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in Donora, PA?
Fox is on channel 53 from WPGH-TV, broadcasting from 24 miles NNW of Donora. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CW in Donora, PA?
CW is on channel 22 from WPNT, broadcasting from 24 miles NNW of Donora. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Donora?
45 transmitters within 70 miles of Donora; 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 Donora?
Point your antenna N, at about 350°. The main network towers for Donora sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Donora?
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 Donora?
WTAE-TV is only 7.9 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 Donora?
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 Donora; signal estimates ignore terrain.