TV channels & antenna towers in Greenock, Pennsylvania
Greenock has 37 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 26 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WTAE-TV (ABC), 2.2 miles to the S.
Network channels in Greenock
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABCWTAE-TVABC | 4 | 2.2 mi | 175° S | Strong | Pittsburgh, PA |
| IONWINP-TVION | 16 | 12 mi | 318° NW | Strong | Pittsburgh, PA |
| NBCWPXINBC | 11 | 15 mi | 315° NW | Strong | Pittsburgh, PA |
| FOXWPGH-TVFox | 53 | 16 mi | 321° NW | Strong | Pittsburgh, PA |
| CWWPNTCW | 22 | 16 mi | 321° NW | Strong | Pittsburgh, PA |
| CBSKDKA-TVCBS | 2 | 17 mi | 318° NW | Strong | Pittsburgh, PA |
| ABCWWCP-TVABC | 8.2 | 36 mi | 104° ESE | Fair | Johnstown, PA |
| FOXWTOV-TVFox | 9.2 | 43 mi | 273° W | Fair | Steubenville, OH |
| CWWJAC-TVCW | 6.4 | 44 mi | 84° E | Good | Johnstown, PA |
| ABCWTRF-TVABC | 7.3 | 53 mi | 251° WSW | Fair | Wheeling, WV |
| ABCWYTVABC | 33 | 68 mi | 320° NW | Fair | Youngstown, OH |
| FOXWYFX-LDFox | 62 | 68 mi | 320° NW | Poor | Youngstown, OH |
| FOXWKBN-TVFox | 27.2 | 68 mi | 320° NW | Fair | Youngstown, OH |
| CWWFMJ-TVCW | 21.2 | 69 mi | 321° NW | Weak | Youngstown, OH |
Over-the-air TV in Greenock
Greenock is a small community of about 2,200 people in Pennsylvania. There are 37 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 18 full-power, 10 Class A, 5 low-power and 4 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 26 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 16 at good or strong strength.
By distance, 18 transmitters are within 25 miles, 10 between 25 and 45 miles, and 9 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.
For the networks, the best local options 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 Greenock
The main network towers around Greenock are in different directions: ABC 175° S (2.2 mi), CBS 318° NW (17 mi), NBC 315° NW (15 mi) and Fox 321° NW (16 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 16 miles northwest of Greenock (321° NW). That one direction covers every station on the site.
Of the 12 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Greenock at fair strength or better, 58% 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 Greenock, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Greenock
The farthest main network tower for Greenock is KDKA-TV (CBS), 17 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 2.2 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 Greenock
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 | 5.7 mi | 13° NNE | Strong | Greensburg, PA |
| WMVH-CDClass A | 9.9 mi | 306° NW | Good | Charleroi, PA |
| WBYD-CDClass A | 9.9 mi | 28° NNE | Good | Pittsburgh, PA |
| WIIC-LDLow power | 10.0 mi | 28° NNE | Fair | Pittsburgh, PA |
| WPDN-LDLow power | 12 mi | 318° NW | Fair | Pittsburgh, PA |
| WWAT-CDClass A | 12 mi | 318° NW | Good | Charleroi, PA |
| WPTG-CDClass A | 12 mi | 318° NW | Good | Pittsburgh, PA |
| WBPA-LDLow power | 12 mi | 318° NW | Fair | Pittsburgh, PA |
| WQEDFull power | 12 mi | 318° NW | Good | Pittsburgh, PA |
| WOSC-CDClass A | 12 mi | 318° NW | Good | Pittsburgh, PA |
| WPCWFull power | 17 mi | 318° NW | Good | Jeannette, PA |
| WWLM-CDClass A | 21 mi | 308° NW | Fair | Washington, PA |
| W33EM-DTranslator | 28 mi | 113° ESE | Weak | Pittsburgh, PA |
| WWKH-CDClass A | 33 mi | 166° SSE | Fair | Uniontown, PA |
| WKHU-CDClass A | 36 mi | 23° NNE | Weak | Kittanning, PA |
| W17EF-DTranslator | 40 mi | 261° W | Poor | Wheeling, WV |
| WJMB-CDClass A | 43 mi | 354° N | Poor | Butler, PA |
| WNPB-TVFull power | 43 mi | 177° S | Good | Morgantown, WV |
| WTOO-CDClass A | 44 mi | 84° E | Weak | Johnstown, PA |
| W36FK-DTranslator | 47 mi | 45° NE | Poor | Altoona, PA |
| WWVW-LDLow power | 53 mi | 251° WSW | Poor | Wheeling, WV |
| WGPTFull power | 68 mi | 156° SSE | Poor | Oakland, MD |
| W13DP-DTranslator | 69 mi | 321° NW | Poor | Youngstown, OH |
How Greenock compares with the rest of Pennsylvania
With 26 stations at fair strength or better, Greenock ranks 332nd of 1,015 places in Pennsylvania: more than the typical Pennsylvania town (24). Its nearest major network tower is 2.2 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, 4.7 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Greenock: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 318° NW, the direction of KDKA-TV (CBS), 17 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 26 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 Greenock, PA?
ABC is on channel 4 from WTAE-TV, broadcasting from 2.2 miles S of Greenock. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CBS in Greenock, PA?
CBS is on channel 2 from KDKA-TV, broadcasting from 17 miles NW of Greenock. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is NBC in Greenock, PA?
NBC is on channel 11 from WPXI, broadcasting from 15 miles NW of Greenock. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is Fox in Greenock, PA?
Fox is on channel 53 from WPGH-TV, broadcasting from 16 miles NW of Greenock. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CW in Greenock, PA?
CW is on channel 22 from WPNT, broadcasting from 16 miles NW of Greenock. Estimated signal: strong.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Greenock?
37 transmitters within 70 miles of Greenock; around 26 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 Greenock?
The main network towers around Greenock are in different directions: ABC 175° S (2.2 mi), CBS 318° NW (17 mi), NBC 315° NW (15 mi) and Fox 321° NW (16 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.
What kind of antenna do I need in Greenock?
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 Greenock?
WTAE-TV is only 2.2 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 Greenock?
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
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- McKeesport3.9 mi
- Clairton4.2 mi
- Wilson4.5 mi
- North Versailles4.7 mi
- West Mifflin4.7 mi
- Duquesne5.5 mi
- Turtle Creek6.5 mi
- Jefferson Hills6.8 mi
- Munhall7.4 mi
- Monroeville7.6 mi
- Forest Hills7.8 mi
- Pleasant Hills8.3 mi
- Swissvale8.7 mi
- Baldwin9.2 mi
- Brentwood9.7 mi
- Wilkinsburg9.8 mi
- Murrysville9.9 mi
- South Park Township9.9 mi
- Jeannette10 mi
- Whitehall10 mi
- Castle Shannon12 mi
- Monessen12 mi
- Bethel Park12 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 Greenock; signal estimates ignore terrain.