TV channels & antenna towers in Homeacre-Lyndora, Pennsylvania

Homeacre-Lyndora has 36 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 WJMB-CD, 4.0 miles to the NNE.

36TV transmitters within 70 miles
6networks over the air
4.0 mito the closest tower
6,906population

Network channels in Homeacre-Lyndora

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
FOXWPGH-TVFox53 26 mi190° S GoodPittsburgh, PA
CWWPNTCW22 26 mi190° S GoodPittsburgh, PA
CBSKDKA-TVCBS2 27 mi191° S GoodPittsburgh, PA
NBCWPXINBC11 29 mi189° S GoodPittsburgh, PA
IONWINP-TVION16 30 mi184° S GoodPittsburgh, PA
ABCWYTVABC33 40 mi289° WNW GoodYoungstown, OH
FOXWYFX-LDFox62 40 mi289° WNW PoorYoungstown, OH
FOXWKBN-TVFox27.2 40 mi289° WNW GoodYoungstown, OH
CWWFMJ-TVCW21.2 40 mi291° WNW GoodYoungstown, OH
ABCWTAE-TVABC4 41 mi171° S GoodPittsburgh, PA
FOXWTOV-TVFox9.2 52 mi225° SW FairSteubenville, OH
CWWJAC-TVCW6.4 60 mi125° SE GoodJohnstown, PA
ABCWWCP-TVABC8.2 63 mi140° SE WeakJohnstown, PA

Over-the-air TV in Homeacre-Lyndora

Homeacre-Lyndora, Pennsylvania has a population of about 6,910. Our map shows 36 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 16 full-power, 9 Class A, 7 low-power and 4 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 24 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 12 at good or strong strength.

2 of them are within 25 miles of Homeacre-Lyndora, 25 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 9 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 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). 4 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 Homeacre-Lyndora

Point your antenna S, at about 185°. The main network towers for Homeacre-Lyndora 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 26 miles south of Homeacre-Lyndora (190° S). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 11 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Homeacre-Lyndora at fair strength or better, 55% arrive from the south; the rest are spread across three other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Homeacre-Lyndora

The farthest main network tower for Homeacre-Lyndora is WTAE-TV (ABC), 41 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.

An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.

Other stations near Homeacre-Lyndora

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WJMB-CDClass A4.0 mi 21° NNEGoodButler, PA
WKHU-CDClass A21 mi 106° ESEFairKittanning, PA
WPCWFull power27 mi 191° SFairJeannette, PA
WWLM-CDClass A28 mi 202° SSWFairWashington, PA
WWAT-CDClass A30 mi 184° SFairCharleroi, PA
WPTG-CDClass A30 mi 184° SFairPittsburgh, PA
WBPA-LDLow power30 mi 184° SWeakPittsburgh, PA
WQEDFull power30 mi 184° SFairPittsburgh, PA
WOSC-CDClass A30 mi 184° SFairPittsburgh, PA
WPDN-LDLow power30 mi 184° SFairPittsburgh, PA
WIIC-LDLow power32 mi 160° SSEWeakPittsburgh, PA
WBYD-CDClass A32 mi 160° SSEFairPittsburgh, PA
WMVH-CDClass A33 mi 184° SFairCharleroi, PA
WPCB-TVFull power34 mi 168° SSEGoodGreensburg, PA
W30EI-DLow power37 mi 314° NWWeakSharon, PA
W36FK-DTranslator40 mi 98° EPoorAltoona, PA
W13DP-DTranslator40 mi 291° WNWPoorYoungstown, OH
WNEOFull power52 mi 273° WFairAlliance, OH
W17EF-DTranslator56 mi 217° SWPoorWheeling, WV
W33EM-DTranslator58 mi 147° SSEPoorPittsburgh, PA
WTOO-CDClass A60 mi 125° SEPoorJohnstown, PA
W27DG-DLow power67 mi 272° WPoorMillersburg, OH
WIVD-LDLow power67 mi 272° WPoorCanton, OH

How Homeacre-Lyndora compares with the rest of Pennsylvania

With 24 stations at fair strength or better, Homeacre-Lyndora ranks 455th of 1,015 places in Pennsylvania: the same as the typical Pennsylvania town (24). Its nearest major network tower is 26 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 Cranberry Township, 16 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Homeacre-Lyndora: 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 171° S, the direction of WTAE-TV (ABC), 41 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 24 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 Homeacre-Lyndora, PA?

ABC is on channel 4 from WTAE-TV, broadcasting from 41 miles S of Homeacre-Lyndora. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Homeacre-Lyndora, PA?

CBS is on channel 2 from KDKA-TV, broadcasting from 27 miles S of Homeacre-Lyndora. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Homeacre-Lyndora, PA?

NBC is on channel 11 from WPXI, broadcasting from 29 miles S of Homeacre-Lyndora. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Homeacre-Lyndora, PA?

Fox is on channel 53 from WPGH-TV, broadcasting from 26 miles S of Homeacre-Lyndora. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Homeacre-Lyndora, PA?

CW is on channel 22 from WPNT, broadcasting from 26 miles S of Homeacre-Lyndora. Estimated signal: good.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Homeacre-Lyndora?

36 transmitters within 70 miles of Homeacre-Lyndora; around 24 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 Homeacre-Lyndora?

Point your antenna S, at about 185°. The main network towers for Homeacre-Lyndora sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Homeacre-Lyndora?

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 Homeacre-Lyndora?

An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Homeacre-Lyndora?

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 Homeacre-Lyndora; signal estimates ignore terrain.