TV channels & antenna towers in Geistown, Pennsylvania

Geistown has 42 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 14 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WJAC-TV (CW), 8.1 miles to the NW.

42TV transmitters within 70 miles
6networks over the air
8.1 mito the closest tower
2,371population

Network channels in Geistown

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
CWWJAC-TVCW6.4 8.1 mi313° NW StrongJohnstown, PA
ABCWWCP-TVABC8.2 17 mi243° WSW FairJohnstown, PA
ABCWATM-TVABC23 29 mi49° NE GoodAltoona, PA
CBSWTAJ-TVCBS10 29 mi50° NE GoodAltoona, PA
IONWKBS-TVION47.4 30 mi50° NE WeakAltoona, PA
ABCWTAE-TVABC4 49 mi269° W GoodPittsburgh, PA
IONWINP-TVION16 59 mi281° W WeakPittsburgh, PA
NBCWPXINBC11 61 mi282° WNW FairPittsburgh, PA
FOXWPGH-TVFox53 61 mi284° WNW FairPittsburgh, PA
CWWPNTCW22 61 mi284° WNW FairPittsburgh, PA
CBSKDKA-TVCBS2 62 mi283° WNW FairPittsburgh, PA

Over-the-air TV in Geistown

Geistown is a small community of about 2,370 people in Pennsylvania. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 42 licensed TV transmitters: 18 full-power, 10 Class A, 10 low-power and 4 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 14 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 8 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 3 transmitters are within 25 miles, 5 between 25 and 45 miles, and 34 farther out. Six of the 11 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 23 (WATM-TV), CBS on channel 10 (WTAJ-TV), NBC on channel 11 (WPXI), Fox on channel 53 (WPGH-TV), CW on channel 6.4 (WJAC-TV) and ION on channel 47.4 (WKBS-TV). 7 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 Geistown

Point your antenna NE, at about 49°. The main network towers for Geistown sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Three network stations, WATM-TV, WTAJ-TV and WKBS-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 29 miles northeast of Geistown (49° NE). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 9 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Geistown at fair strength or better, 56% arrive from the west; the rest are spread across three other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Geistown

The farthest main network tower for Geistown is WTAJ-TV (CBS), 29 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here.

WPXI (NBC), 61 miles west and WPGH-TV (Fox), 61 miles west, are the exception: the nearest listed affiliates of those networks are far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for those.

WJAC-TV is only 8.1 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 Geistown

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 31; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WTOO-CDClass A8.2 mi 312° NWGoodJohnstown, PA
W33EM-DTranslator26 mi 249° WSWWeakPittsburgh, PA
W36FK-DTranslator38 mi 336° NNWPoorAltoona, PA
WIIC-LDLow power46 mi 283° WNWPoorPittsburgh, PA
WBYD-CDClass A46 mi 283° WNWPoorPittsburgh, PA
WPCB-TVFull power49 mi 279° WGoodGreensburg, PA
WKHU-CDClass A49 mi 315° NWPoorKittanning, PA
WWKH-CDClass A51 mi 234° SWPoorUniontown, PA
WTOO-LDLow power56 mi 16° NNEPoorClearfield, PA
WMVH-CDClass A58 mi 278° WPoorCharleroi, PA
WPDN-LDLow power59 mi 281° WPoorPittsburgh, PA
WWAT-CDClass A59 mi 281° WPoorCharleroi, PA
WPTG-CDClass A59 mi 281° WPoorPittsburgh, PA
WBPA-LDLow power59 mi 281° WPoorPittsburgh, PA
WQEDFull power59 mi 281° WPoorPittsburgh, PA
WOSC-CDClass A59 mi 281° WPoorPittsburgh, PA
W26EQ-DLow power59 mi 60° ENEPoorState College, PA
W25FE-DLow power61 mi 106° ESEPoorChambersburg, PA
WCZS-LDLow power61 mi 106° ESEPoorChambersburg, PA
W20EU-DTranslator62 mi 105° ESEPoorChambersburg, PA
WPSU-TVFull power62 mi 21° NNEGoodClearfield, PA
WPCWFull power62 mi 283° WNWPoorJeannette, PA
WNPB-TVFull power63 mi 229° SWGoodMorgantown, WV
W16DT-DLow power64 mi 190° SPoorKeyser, WV
WHVL-LDLow power64 mi 47° NEPoorState College, Etc., PA

How Geistown compares with the rest of Pennsylvania

With 14 stations at fair strength or better, Geistown ranks 815th of 1,015 places in Pennsylvania: fewer than the typical Pennsylvania town (24). Its nearest major network tower is 8.1 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 Altoona, 29 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Geistown: step by step

  1. 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.
  2. Point it toward 50° NE, the direction of WTAJ-TV (CBS), 29 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 14 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 Geistown, PA?

ABC is on channel 23 from WATM-TV, broadcasting from 29 miles NE of Geistown. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Geistown, PA?

CBS is on channel 10 from WTAJ-TV, broadcasting from 29 miles NE of Geistown. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Geistown, PA?

NBC is on channel 11 from WPXI, broadcasting from 61 miles WNW of Geistown. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is Fox in Geistown, PA?

Fox is on channel 53 from WPGH-TV, broadcasting from 61 miles WNW of Geistown. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CW in Geistown, PA?

CW is on channel 6.4 from WJAC-TV, broadcasting from 8.1 miles NW of Geistown. Estimated signal: strong.

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

42 transmitters within 70 miles of Geistown; around 14 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 Geistown?

Point your antenna NE, at about 49°. The main network towers for Geistown sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Geistown?

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. Picking up NBC and Fox from up to 61 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Geistown?

WPXI (NBC), 61 miles west and WPGH-TV (Fox), 61 miles west, are the exception: the nearest listed affiliates of those networks are far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for those.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Geistown?

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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