TV channels & antenna towers in Milford, Pennsylvania

Milford has 39 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 17 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WWCP-TV (ABC), 16 miles to the N.

39TV transmitters within 70 miles
6networks over the air
16 mito the closest tower
1,222population

Network channels in Milford

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
ABCWWCP-TVABC8.2 16 mi351° N FairJohnstown, PA
CWWJAC-TVCW6.4 30 mi13° NNE GoodJohnstown, PA
ABCWTAE-TVABC4 43 mi302° WNW GoodPittsburgh, PA
ABCWATM-TVABC23 55 mi39° NE GoodAltoona, PA
CBSWTAJ-TVCBS10 55 mi39° NE GoodAltoona, PA
IONWKBS-TVION47.4 55 mi39° NE WeakAltoona, PA
IONWINP-TVION16 57 mi307° NW FairPittsburgh, PA
NBCWPXINBC11 59 mi307° NW FairPittsburgh, PA
FOXWPGH-TVFox53 60 mi309° NW FairPittsburgh, PA
CWWPNTCW22 60 mi309° NW FairPittsburgh, PA
CBSKDKA-TVCBS2 61 mi308° NW FairPittsburgh, PA

Over-the-air TV in Milford

Milford, Pennsylvania has a population of about 1,220. There are 39 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 17 full-power, 9 Class A, 4 low-power and 9 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 17 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 7 at good or strong strength.

2 of them are within 25 miles of Milford, 7 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 30 are more than 45 miles 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.

For the networks, the best local options are ABC on channel 4 (WTAE-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 16 (WINP-TV). 6 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 Milford

The main network towers around Milford are in different directions: ABC 302° WNW (43 mi), CBS 39° NE (55 mi), NBC 307° NW (59 mi) and Fox 309° NW (60 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Three network stations, WATM-TV, WTAJ-TV and WKBS-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 55 miles northeast of Milford (39° NE). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 10 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Milford at fair strength or better, 60% arrive from the northwest; the rest are spread across two other directions.

WTAJ-TV (CBS), WPXI (NBC) and WPGH-TV (Fox) lie beyond the radio horizon of their transmitter as seen from Milford. Past that point signals fade quickly, so antenna height matters more than amplification.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Milford

The farthest main network tower for Milford is WPGH-TV (Fox), 60 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.

At this distance a low-noise preamplifier mounted on the mast, right below the antenna, helps more than an amplifier near the TV. It boosts the signal before cable loss eats into it. See the amplifier guide.

Other stations near Milford

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 28; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
W33EM-DTranslator18 mi 320° NWFairPittsburgh, PA
WTOO-CDClass A30 mi 12° NNEFairJohnstown, PA
WWKH-CDClass A30 mi 257° WSWFairUniontown, PA
WNPB-TVFull power39 mi 243° WSWGoodMorgantown, WV
WGPTFull power39 mi 195° SSWGoodOakland, MD
W16DT-DLow power39 mi 178° SPoorKeyser, WV
WIIC-LDLow power47 mi 316° NWPoorPittsburgh, PA
WBYD-CDClass A47 mi 316° NWPoorPittsburgh, PA
WPCB-TVFull power47 mi 311° NWGoodGreensburg, PA
W21DZ-DTranslator49 mi 155° SSEPoorRomney, WV
WMVH-CDClass A55 mi 304° NWPoorCharleroi, PA
WPDN-LDLow power57 mi 307° NWPoorPittsburgh, PA
WWAT-CDClass A57 mi 307° NWPoorCharleroi, PA
WPTG-CDClass A57 mi 307° NWPoorPittsburgh, PA
WBPA-LDLow power57 mi 307° NWPoorPittsburgh, PA
WQEDFull power57 mi 307° NWWeakPittsburgh, PA
WOSC-CDClass A57 mi 307° NWPoorPittsburgh, PA
W36FK-DTranslator58 mi 357° NPoorAltoona, PA
WPCWFull power61 mi 308° NWPoorJeannette, PA
WKHU-CDClass A62 mi 339° NNWPoorKittanning, PA
WWPBFull power64 mi 109° ESEFairHagerstown, MD
W08EE-DTranslator65 mi 121° ESEPoorMartinsburg, WV
WWLM-CDClass A65 mi 305° NWPoorWashington, PA
W33EJ-DTranslator68 mi 171° SPoorMoorefield, WV
W27EI-DTranslator68 mi 171° SPoorMoorefield, WV

How Milford compares with the rest of Pennsylvania

With 17 stations at fair strength or better, Milford ranks 700th of 1,015 places in Pennsylvania: fewer than the typical Pennsylvania town (24). Its nearest major network tower is 16 miles away, against a state median of 16 miles.

19% of Pennsylvania's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna. The nearest larger city is Cumberland, 28 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Milford: step by step

  1. Mount an outdoor antenna on the roof or a mast, as high as you can safely get it, with a clear view toward the towers.
  2. Point it toward 309° NW, the direction of WPGH-TV (Fox), 60 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 17 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 Milford, PA?

ABC is on channel 4 from WTAE-TV, broadcasting from 43 miles WNW of Milford. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Milford, PA?

CBS is on channel 10 from WTAJ-TV, broadcasting from 55 miles NE of Milford. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Milford, PA?

NBC is on channel 11 from WPXI, broadcasting from 59 miles NW of Milford. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is Fox in Milford, PA?

Fox is on channel 53 from WPGH-TV, broadcasting from 60 miles NW of Milford. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CW in Milford, PA?

CW is on channel 6.4 from WJAC-TV, broadcasting from 30 miles NNE of Milford. Estimated signal: good.

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

39 transmitters within 70 miles of Milford; around 17 of them are likely to be receivable with outdoor directional 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 Milford?

The main network towers around Milford are in different directions: ABC 302° WNW (43 mi), CBS 39° NE (55 mi), NBC 307° NW (59 mi) and Fox 309° NW (60 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

What kind of antenna do I need in Milford?

Outdoor directional antenna (45–70 miles). Some major towers are a long way off. Mount a directional antenna on the roof or a mast and aim it with the bearings below. The towers are spread over about 98° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Milford?

At this distance a low-noise preamplifier mounted on the mast, right below the antenna, helps more than an amplifier near the TV. It boosts the signal before cable loss eats into it. See the amplifier guide.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Milford?

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 Milford; signal estimates ignore terrain.