TV channels & antenna towers in Reynoldsville, Pennsylvania

Reynoldsville has 18 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, CW and ION. About 5 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WTOO-LD, 17 miles to the E.

18TV transmitters within 70 miles
4networks over the air
17 mito the closest tower
2,710population

Network channels in Reynoldsville

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
ABCWATM-TVABC23 43 mi147° SSE GoodAltoona, PA
IONWKBS-TVION47.4 43 mi147° SSE WeakAltoona, PA
CBSWTAJ-TVCBS10 43 mi147° SSE GoodAltoona, PA
CWWJAC-TVCW6.4 50 mi186° S GoodJohnstown, PA
ABCWWCP-TVABC8.2 65 mi192° SSW PoorJohnstown, PA

Over-the-air TV in Reynoldsville

Reynoldsville is a town of about 2,710 people in Pennsylvania. There are 18 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 7 full-power, 4 Class A, 5 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 5 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 4 at good or strong strength.

2 of them are within 25 miles of Reynoldsville, 5 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 11 are more than 45 miles out. Three of the 5 network stations in range are licensed to Altoona, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Altoona's stations.

The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 23 (WATM-TV), CBS on channel 10 (WTAJ-TV), CW on channel 6.4 (WJAC-TV) and ION on channel 47.4 (WKBS-TV). No NBC affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is WPXI in Pittsburgh, PA, 73 miles to the southwest. No Fox affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is WPGH-TV in Pittsburgh, PA, 72 miles to the southwest. 2 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 Reynoldsville

Point your antenna SSE, at about 147°. The main network towers for Reynoldsville sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Three network stations, WATM-TV, WKBS-TV and WTAJ-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 43 miles southeast of Reynoldsville (147° SSE). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 3 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Reynoldsville at fair strength or better, 67% arrive from the southeast; the rest are spread across one other direction.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Reynoldsville

The farthest main network tower for Reynoldsville is WTAJ-TV (CBS), 43 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 Reynoldsville

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WTOO-LDLow power17 mi 98° EFairClearfield, PA
WPSU-TVFull power23 mi 86° EStrongClearfield, PA
W36FK-DTranslator26 mi 214° SWWeakAltoona, PA
WKHU-CDClass A40 mi 238° WSWWeakKittanning, PA
WHVL-LDLow power49 mi 104° ESEPoorState College, Etc., PA
WSPZ-LDLow power49 mi 104° ESEPoorState College, PA
WTOO-CDClass A50 mi 186° SPoorJohnstown, PA
WJMB-CDClass A54 mi 258° WSWPoorButler, PA
W26EQ-DLow power58 mi 116° ESEPoorState College, PA
WIIC-LDLow power63 mi 224° SWPoorPittsburgh, PA
WBYD-CDClass A63 mi 224° SWPoorPittsburgh, PA
WPCB-TVFull power67 mi 224° SWWeakGreensburg, PA
W33EM-DTranslator69 mi 200° SSWPoorPittsburgh, PA

How Reynoldsville compares with the rest of Pennsylvania

With 5 stations at fair strength or better, Reynoldsville ranks 998th of 1,015 places in Pennsylvania: fewer than the typical Pennsylvania town (24). Its nearest major network tower is 43 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 Altoona, 48 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Reynoldsville: 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 147° SSE, the direction of WTAJ-TV (CBS), 43 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 5 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 Reynoldsville, PA?

ABC is on channel 23 from WATM-TV, broadcasting from 43 miles SSE of Reynoldsville. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Reynoldsville, PA?

CBS is on channel 10 from WTAJ-TV, broadcasting from 43 miles SSE of Reynoldsville. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Reynoldsville, PA?

CW is on channel 6.4 from WJAC-TV, broadcasting from 50 miles S of Reynoldsville. Estimated signal: good.

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

18 transmitters within 70 miles of Reynoldsville; around 5 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 Reynoldsville?

Point your antenna SSE, at about 147°. The main network towers for Reynoldsville sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Reynoldsville?

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 Reynoldsville?

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 Reynoldsville?

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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