TV channels & antenna towers in Perryopolis, Pennsylvania

Perryopolis has 45 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 23 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WTAE-TV (ABC), 14 miles to the NNW.

45TV transmitters within 70 miles
6networks over the air
14 mito the closest tower
1,728population

Network channels in Perryopolis

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
ABCWTAE-TVABC4 14 mi348° NNW StrongPittsburgh, PA
IONWINP-TVION16 27 mi336° NNW GoodPittsburgh, PA
NBCWPXINBC11 29 mi333° NNW GoodPittsburgh, PA
FOXWPGH-TVFox53 31 mi335° NNW GoodPittsburgh, PA
CWWPNTCW22 31 mi335° NNW GoodPittsburgh, PA
CBSKDKA-TVCBS2 31 mi333° NNW GoodPittsburgh, PA
ABCWWCP-TVABC8.2 32 mi78° ENE FairJohnstown, PA
CWWJAC-TVCW6.4 45 mi64° ENE GoodJohnstown, PA
FOXWTOV-TVFox9.2 49 mi291° WNW FairSteubenville, OH
ABCWTRF-TVABC7.3 53 mi268° W FairWheeling, WV
CWWVFXCW10.2 63 mi210° SSW PoorClarksburg, WV
CBSWDTVCBS5 63 mi210° SSW WeakWeston, WV
ABCWBOY-TVABC12.2 63 mi209° SSW PoorClarksburg, WV

Over-the-air TV in Perryopolis

With roughly 1,730 residents, Perryopolis is a small community in Pennsylvania. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 45 licensed TV transmitters: 18 full-power, 10 Class A, 14 low-power and 3 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 23 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 9 at good or strong strength.

7 of them are within 25 miles of Perryopolis, 17 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 21 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.

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 Perryopolis

Point your antenna NNW, at about 337°. The main network towers for Perryopolis 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 31 miles northwest of Perryopolis (335° NNW). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 10 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Perryopolis at fair strength or better, 50% arrive from the northwest; the rest are spread across four other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Perryopolis

The farthest main network tower for Perryopolis is KDKA-TV (CBS), 31 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.

WTAE-TV is only 14 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 Perryopolis

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 32; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WWKH-CDClass A17 mi 163° SSEFairUniontown, PA
WPCB-TVFull power21 mi 356° NGoodGreensburg, PA
W33EM-DTranslator23 mi 78° ENEWeakPittsburgh, PA
WMVH-CDClass A24 mi 333° NNWFairCharleroi, PA
WBYD-CDClass A24 mi 4° NFairPittsburgh, PA
WIIC-LDLow power24 mi 4° NWeakPittsburgh, PA
WNPB-TVFull power27 mi 181° SGoodMorgantown, WV
WPDN-LDLow power27 mi 336° NNWFairPittsburgh, PA
WWAT-CDClass A27 mi 336° NNWFairCharleroi, PA
WPTG-CDClass A27 mi 336° NNWFairPittsburgh, PA
WBPA-LDLow power27 mi 336° NNWWeakPittsburgh, PA
WQEDFull power27 mi 336° NNWFairPittsburgh, PA
WOSC-CDClass A27 mi 336° NNWFairPittsburgh, PA
WPCWFull power31 mi 333° NNWFairJeannette, PA
WWLM-CDClass A34 mi 326° NWFairWashington, PA
W17EF-DTranslator44 mi 282° WNWPoorWheeling, WV
WTOO-CDClass A45 mi 64° ENEPoorJohnstown, PA
WKHU-CDClass A50 mi 13° NNEPoorKittanning, PA
WWVW-LDLow power53 mi 268° WPoorWheeling, WV
WGPTFull power53 mi 153° SSEFairOakland, MD
W36FK-DTranslator58 mi 32° NNEPoorAltoona, PA
WJMB-CDClass A58 mi 353° NPoorButler, PA
W16DT-DLow power60 mi 144° SEPoorKeyser, WV
W20DY-DLow power62 mi 207° SSWPoorRoanoke, WV
W29FK-DLow power63 mi 210° SSWPoorPittsburgh, PA

How Perryopolis compares with the rest of Pennsylvania

With 23 stations at fair strength or better, Perryopolis ranks 510th of 1,015 places in Pennsylvania: fewer than the typical Pennsylvania town (24). Its nearest major network tower is 14 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 West Mifflin, 20 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Perryopolis: 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 333° NNW, the direction of KDKA-TV (CBS), 31 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 23 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 Perryopolis, PA?

ABC is on channel 4 from WTAE-TV, broadcasting from 14 miles NNW of Perryopolis. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Perryopolis, PA?

CBS is on channel 2 from KDKA-TV, broadcasting from 31 miles NNW of Perryopolis. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Perryopolis, PA?

NBC is on channel 11 from WPXI, broadcasting from 29 miles NNW of Perryopolis. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Perryopolis, PA?

Fox is on channel 53 from WPGH-TV, broadcasting from 31 miles NNW of Perryopolis. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Perryopolis, PA?

CW is on channel 22 from WPNT, broadcasting from 31 miles NNW of Perryopolis. Estimated signal: good.

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

45 transmitters within 70 miles of Perryopolis; around 23 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 Perryopolis?

Point your antenna NNW, at about 337°. The main network towers for Perryopolis sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Perryopolis?

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 Perryopolis?

WTAE-TV is only 14 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 Perryopolis?

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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