TV channels & antenna towers in Oak Hills, Pennsylvania
Oak Hills has 39 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, 7.1 miles to the N.
Network channels in Oak Hills
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOXWPGH-TVFox | 53 | 23 mi | 192° SSW | Strong | Pittsburgh, PA |
| CWWPNTCW | 22 | 23 mi | 192° SSW | Good | Pittsburgh, PA |
| CBSKDKA-TVCBS | 2 | 24 mi | 194° SSW | Strong | Pittsburgh, PA |
| NBCWPXINBC | 11 | 25 mi | 191° S | Good | Pittsburgh, PA |
| IONWINP-TVION | 16 | 26 mi | 186° S | Good | Pittsburgh, PA |
| ABCWTAE-TVABC | 4 | 38 mi | 171° S | Good | Pittsburgh, PA |
| ABCWYTVABC | 33 | 41 mi | 293° WNW | Good | Youngstown, OH |
| FOXWYFX-LDFox | 62 | 41 mi | 293° WNW | Poor | Youngstown, OH |
| FOXWKBN-TVFox | 27.2 | 41 mi | 293° WNW | Good | Youngstown, OH |
| CWWFMJ-TVCW | 21.2 | 42 mi | 295° WNW | Good | Youngstown, OH |
| FOXWTOV-TVFox | 9.2 | 50 mi | 228° SW | Fair | Steubenville, OH |
| CWWJAC-TVCW | 6.4 | 58 mi | 122° ESE | Good | Johnstown, PA |
| ABCWWCP-TVABC | 8.2 | 60 mi | 138° SE | Weak | Johnstown, PA |
| ABCWTRF-TVABC | 7.3 | 69 mi | 220° SW | Poor | Wheeling, WV |
Over-the-air TV in Oak Hills
Oak Hills is a small community of about 2,330 people in Pennsylvania. There are 39 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 17 full-power, 10 Class A, 8 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.
6 of them are within 25 miles of Oak Hills, 21 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 12 are more than 45 miles 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.
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). 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 Oak Hills
Point your antenna S, at about 187°. The main network towers for Oak Hills 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 23 miles south of Oak Hills (192° SSW). 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 Oak Hills 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 Oak Hills, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Oak Hills
The farthest main network tower for Oak Hills is WTAE-TV (ABC), 38 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.
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 Oak Hills
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WJMB-CDClass A | 7.1 mi | 8° N | Good | Butler, PA |
| WKHU-CDClass A | 20 mi | 97° E | Fair | Kittanning, PA |
| WPCWFull power | 24 mi | 194° SSW | Fair | Jeannette, PA |
| WWLM-CDClass A | 25 mi | 206° SSW | Fair | Washington, PA |
| WWAT-CDClass A | 26 mi | 186° S | Fair | Charleroi, PA |
| WPTG-CDClass A | 26 mi | 186° S | Fair | Pittsburgh, PA |
| WBPA-LDLow power | 26 mi | 186° S | Weak | Pittsburgh, PA |
| WQEDFull power | 26 mi | 186° S | Fair | Pittsburgh, PA |
| WOSC-CDClass A | 26 mi | 186° S | Fair | Pittsburgh, PA |
| WPDN-LDLow power | 26 mi | 186° S | Fair | Pittsburgh, PA |
| WIIC-LDLow power | 28 mi | 159° SSE | Weak | Pittsburgh, PA |
| WBYD-CDClass A | 28 mi | 159° SSE | Fair | Pittsburgh, PA |
| WMVH-CDClass A | 30 mi | 185° S | Fair | Charleroi, PA |
| WPCB-TVFull power | 31 mi | 167° SSE | Good | Greensburg, PA |
| W30EI-DLow power | 39 mi | 317° NW | Poor | Sharon, PA |
| W36FK-DTranslator | 39 mi | 93° E | Poor | Altoona, PA |
| W13DP-DTranslator | 42 mi | 295° WNW | Poor | Youngstown, OH |
| WNEOFull power | 52 mi | 277° W | Fair | Alliance, OH |
| W17EF-DTranslator | 54 mi | 219° SW | Poor | Wheeling, WV |
| W33EM-DTranslator | 56 mi | 146° SE | Poor | Pittsburgh, PA |
| WTOO-CDClass A | 58 mi | 122° ESE | Poor | Johnstown, PA |
| W27DG-DLow power | 68 mi | 275° W | Poor | Millersburg, OH |
| WIVD-LDLow power | 68 mi | 275° W | Poor | Canton, OH |
| WWKH-CDClass A | 68 mi | 168° SSE | Poor | Uniontown, PA |
| WWVW-LDLow power | 69 mi | 220° SW | Poor | Wheeling, WV |
How Oak Hills compares with the rest of Pennsylvania
With 24 stations at fair strength or better, Oak Hills ranks 455th of 1,015 places in Pennsylvania: the same as the typical Pennsylvania town (24). Its nearest major network tower is 23 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, 14 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Oak Hills: step by step
- 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.
- Point it toward 171° S, the direction of WTAE-TV (ABC), 38 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 Oak Hills, PA?
ABC is on channel 4 from WTAE-TV, broadcasting from 38 miles S of Oak Hills. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CBS in Oak Hills, PA?
CBS is on channel 2 from KDKA-TV, broadcasting from 24 miles SSW of Oak Hills. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is NBC in Oak Hills, PA?
NBC is on channel 11 from WPXI, broadcasting from 25 miles S of Oak Hills. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in Oak Hills, PA?
Fox is on channel 53 from WPGH-TV, broadcasting from 23 miles SSW of Oak Hills. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CW in Oak Hills, PA?
CW is on channel 22 from WPNT, broadcasting from 23 miles SSW of Oak Hills. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Oak Hills?
39 transmitters within 70 miles of Oak Hills; 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 Oak Hills?
Point your antenna S, at about 187°. The main network towers for Oak Hills sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Oak Hills?
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 Oak Hills?
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 Oak Hills?
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
- Butler2.7 mi
- Homeacre-Lyndora3.3 mi
- Shanor-Northvue5.9 mi
- Chicora12 mi
- Cranberry Township14 mi
- Fernway15 mi
- Allison Park18 mi
- Franklin Park19 mi
- New Kensington19 mi
- Ellwood City20 mi
- Glenshaw20 mi
- Kittanning20 mi
- Lower Burrell20 mi
- Monaca21 mi
- Oakmont21 mi
- Aliquippa21 mi
- Fox Chapel22 mi
- New Brighton22 mi
- Beaver Falls22 mi
- West View22 mi
- Economy23 mi
- Penn Hills23 mi
- Ambridge23 mi
- Vandergrift24 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 Oak Hills; signal estimates ignore terrain.