TV channels & antenna towers in South Park Township, Pennsylvania
South Park Township has 39 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 26 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WMVH-CD, 7.0 miles to the NNE.
Network channels in South Park Township
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABCWTAE-TVABC | 4 | 10 mi | 97° E | Strong | Pittsburgh, PA |
| IONWINP-TVION | 16 | 10 mi | 9° N | Strong | Pittsburgh, PA |
| NBCWPXINBC | 11 | 11 mi | 357° N | Strong | Pittsburgh, PA |
| CBSKDKA-TVCBS | 2 | 14 mi | 354° N | Strong | Pittsburgh, PA |
| FOXWPGH-TVFox | 53 | 14 mi | 358° N | Strong | Pittsburgh, PA |
| CWWPNTCW | 22 | 14 mi | 358° N | Strong | Pittsburgh, PA |
| FOXWTOV-TVFox | 9.2 | 33 mi | 275° W | Fair | Steubenville, OH |
| ABCWTRF-TVABC | 7.3 | 43 mi | 248° WSW | Fair | Wheeling, WV |
| ABCWWCP-TVABC | 8.2 | 45 mi | 100° E | Weak | Johnstown, PA |
| CWWJAC-TVCW | 6.4 | 54 mi | 84° E | Good | Johnstown, PA |
| ABCWYTVABC | 33 | 63 mi | 327° NNW | Good | Youngstown, OH |
| FOXWYFX-LDFox | 62 | 63 mi | 327° NNW | Poor | Youngstown, OH |
| FOXWKBN-TVFox | 27.2 | 63 mi | 327° NNW | Good | Youngstown, OH |
| CWWFMJ-TVCW | 21.2 | 64 mi | 328° NNW | Weak | Youngstown, OH |
Over-the-air TV in South Park Township
South Park Township, Pennsylvania has a population of about 13,400. Our map shows 39 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 19 full-power, 10 Class A, 6 low-power and 4 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 26 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 18 at good or strong strength.
18 of them are within 25 miles of South Park Township, 9 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 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). 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 South Park Township
The main network towers around South Park Township are in different directions: ABC 97° E (10 mi), CBS 354° N (14 mi), NBC 357° N (11 mi) and Fox 358° N (14 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.
Three network stations, KDKA-TV, WPGH-TV and WPNT, transmit from the same tower site about 14 miles north of South Park Township (354° N). 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 South Park Township at fair strength or better, 45% arrive from the north; the rest are spread across three other directions.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from South Park Township, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for South Park Township
The farthest main network tower for South Park Township is WPGH-TV (Fox), 14 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.
WTAE-TV is only 10 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 South Park Township
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WMVH-CDClass A | 7.0 mi | 15° NNE | Good | Charleroi, PA |
| WPDN-LDLow power | 10 mi | 9° N | Good | Pittsburgh, PA |
| WWAT-CDClass A | 10 mi | 9° N | Good | Charleroi, PA |
| WPTG-CDClass A | 10 mi | 9° N | Good | Pittsburgh, PA |
| WBPA-LDLow power | 10 mi | 9° N | Fair | Pittsburgh, PA |
| WQEDFull power | 10 mi | 9° N | Good | Pittsburgh, PA |
| WOSC-CDClass A | 10 mi | 9° N | Good | Pittsburgh, PA |
| WPCB-TVFull power | 13 mi | 60° ENE | Strong | Greensburg, PA |
| WPCWFull power | 14 mi | 354° N | Good | Jeannette, PA |
| WWLM-CDClass A | 15 mi | 334° NNW | Fair | Washington, PA |
| WBYD-CDClass A | 17 mi | 56° NE | Fair | Pittsburgh, PA |
| WIIC-LDLow power | 17 mi | 56° NE | Fair | Pittsburgh, PA |
| W17EF-DTranslator | 30 mi | 259° W | Fair | Wheeling, WV |
| WWKH-CDClass A | 36 mi | 150° SSE | Fair | Uniontown, PA |
| W33EM-DTranslator | 37 mi | 105° ESE | Poor | Pittsburgh, PA |
| WKHU-CDClass A | 42 mi | 35° NE | Poor | Kittanning, PA |
| WWVW-LDLow power | 43 mi | 248° WSW | Poor | Wheeling, WV |
| WNPB-TVFull power | 43 mi | 164° SSE | Good | Morgantown, WV |
| WJMB-CDClass A | 44 mi | 7° N | Poor | Butler, PA |
| WTOO-CDClass A | 53 mi | 84° E | Poor | Johnstown, PA |
| W36FK-DTranslator | 55 mi | 52° NE | Poor | Altoona, PA |
| W13DP-DTranslator | 64 mi | 328° NNW | Poor | Youngstown, OH |
| WNEOFull power | 64 mi | 311° NW | Weak | Alliance, OH |
| W30EI-DLow power | 69 mi | 341° NNW | Poor | Sharon, PA |
| WOUC-TVFull power | 70 mi | 259° WSW | Poor | Cambridge, OH |
How South Park Township compares with the rest of Pennsylvania
With 26 stations at fair strength or better, South Park Township ranks 332nd of 1,015 places in Pennsylvania: more than the typical Pennsylvania town (24). Its nearest major network tower is 10 miles away, against a state median of 16 miles.
37% of Pennsylvania's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an indoor antenna. The nearest larger city is Bethel Park, 3.1 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in South Park Township: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 358° N, the direction of WPGH-TV (Fox), 14 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 26 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 South Park Township, PA?
ABC is on channel 4 from WTAE-TV, broadcasting from 10 miles E of South Park Township. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CBS in South Park Township, PA?
CBS is on channel 2 from KDKA-TV, broadcasting from 14 miles N of South Park Township. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is NBC in South Park Township, PA?
NBC is on channel 11 from WPXI, broadcasting from 11 miles N of South Park Township. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is Fox in South Park Township, PA?
Fox is on channel 53 from WPGH-TV, broadcasting from 14 miles N of South Park Township. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CW in South Park Township, PA?
CW is on channel 22 from WPNT, broadcasting from 14 miles N of South Park Township. Estimated signal: strong.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in South Park Township?
39 transmitters within 70 miles of South Park Township; around 26 of them are likely to be receivable with indoor 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 South Park Township?
The main network towers around South Park Township are in different directions: ABC 97° E (10 mi), CBS 354° N (14 mi), NBC 357° N (11 mi) and Fox 358° N (14 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.
What kind of antenna do I need in South Park Township?
Indoor antenna (up to ~25 miles). The main towers are close. A flat indoor antenna near a window facing the towers should pull in the major networks.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in South Park Township?
WTAE-TV is only 10 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 South Park Township?
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
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- Pleasant Hills3.1 mi
- Bethel Park3.1 mi
- Jefferson Hills3.3 mi
- Whitehall4.3 mi
- Castle Shannon4.8 mi
- Mount Lebanon4.9 mi
- Bryn Mawr4.9 mi
- Brentwood5.1 mi
- Upper Saint Clair5.4 mi
- Wilson5.5 mi
- Clairton5.9 mi
- Dormont7.0 mi
- Bridgeville7.3 mi
- McKeesport7.6 mi
- West Mifflin8.1 mi
- Munhall8.1 mi
- Carnegie8.9 mi
- Duquesne9.1 mi
- Pittsburgh9.8 mi
- White Oak10 mi
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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 South Park Township; signal estimates ignore terrain.