TV channels & antenna towers in Turtle Creek, Pennsylvania
Turtle Creek has 38 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 25 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WPCB-TV, 2.5 miles to the ESE.
Network channels in Turtle Creek
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IONWINP-TVION | 16 | 7.8 mi | 291° WNW | Strong | Pittsburgh, PA |
| ABCWTAE-TVABC | 4 | 8.8 mi | 172° S | Strong | Pittsburgh, PA |
| NBCWPXINBC | 11 | 10 mi | 293° WNW | Strong | Pittsburgh, PA |
| FOXWPGH-TVFox | 53 | 11 mi | 303° WNW | Strong | Pittsburgh, PA |
| CWWPNTCW | 22 | 11 mi | 303° WNW | Strong | Pittsburgh, PA |
| CBSKDKA-TVCBS | 2 | 12 mi | 301° WNW | Strong | Pittsburgh, PA |
| ABCWWCP-TVABC | 8.2 | 39 mi | 113° ESE | Fair | Johnstown, PA |
| FOXWTOV-TVFox | 9.2 | 42 mi | 264° W | Fair | Steubenville, OH |
| CWWJAC-TVCW | 6.4 | 44 mi | 93° E | Good | Johnstown, PA |
| ABCWTRF-TVABC | 7.3 | 54 mi | 244° WSW | Weak | Wheeling, WV |
| ABCWYTVABC | 33 | 62 mi | 317° NW | Good | Youngstown, OH |
| FOXWYFX-LDFox | 62 | 62 mi | 317° NW | Poor | Youngstown, OH |
| FOXWKBN-TVFox | 27.2 | 62 mi | 317° NW | Good | Youngstown, OH |
| CWWFMJ-TVCW | 21.2 | 63 mi | 318° NW | Fair | Youngstown, OH |
Over-the-air TV in Turtle Creek
With roughly 5,270 residents, Turtle Creek is a town in Pennsylvania. Our map shows 38 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 18 full-power, 10 Class A, 6 low-power and 4 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 25 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 19 at good or strong strength.
18 of them are within 25 miles of Turtle Creek, 10 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 10 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). 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 Turtle Creek
The main network towers around Turtle Creek are in different directions: ABC 172° S (8.8 mi), CBS 301° WNW (12 mi), NBC 293° WNW (10 mi) and Fox 303° WNW (11 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.
Three network stations, WPGH-TV, WPNT and KDKA-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 11 miles northwest of Turtle Creek (303° WNW). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.
Of the 12 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Turtle Creek at fair strength or better, 58% 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 Turtle Creek, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Turtle Creek
The farthest main network tower for Turtle Creek is KDKA-TV (CBS), 12 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.
WPCB-TV is only 2.5 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 Turtle Creek
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WPCB-TVFull power | 2.5 mi | 112° ESE | Strong | Greensburg, PA |
| WBYD-CDClass A | 6.0 mi | 67° ENE | Good | Pittsburgh, PA |
| WIIC-LDLow power | 6.1 mi | 67° ENE | Fair | Pittsburgh, PA |
| WMVH-CDClass A | 7.1 mi | 265° W | Good | Charleroi, PA |
| WPDN-LDLow power | 7.8 mi | 291° WNW | Good | Pittsburgh, PA |
| WWAT-CDClass A | 7.8 mi | 291° WNW | Good | Charleroi, PA |
| WPTG-CDClass A | 7.8 mi | 291° WNW | Good | Pittsburgh, PA |
| WBPA-LDLow power | 7.8 mi | 291° WNW | Fair | Pittsburgh, PA |
| WQEDFull power | 7.8 mi | 291° WNW | Good | Pittsburgh, PA |
| WOSC-CDClass A | 7.8 mi | 291° WNW | Good | Pittsburgh, PA |
| WPCWFull power | 12 mi | 301° WNW | Good | Jeannette, PA |
| WWLM-CDClass A | 17 mi | 292° WNW | Fair | Washington, PA |
| WKHU-CDClass A | 31 mi | 30° NNE | Weak | Kittanning, PA |
| W33EM-DTranslator | 31 mi | 123° ESE | Weak | Pittsburgh, PA |
| WJMB-CDClass A | 36 mi | 354° N | Weak | Butler, PA |
| WWKH-CDClass A | 39 mi | 167° SSE | Weak | Uniontown, PA |
| W17EF-DTranslator | 41 mi | 251° WSW | Poor | Wheeling, WV |
| W36FK-DTranslator | 44 mi | 52° NE | Poor | Altoona, PA |
| WTOO-CDClass A | 44 mi | 93° E | Poor | Johnstown, PA |
| WNPB-TVFull power | 49 mi | 176° S | Good | Morgantown, WV |
| WWVW-LDLow power | 54 mi | 244° WSW | Poor | Wheeling, WV |
| W13DP-DTranslator | 63 mi | 318° NW | Poor | Youngstown, OH |
| W30EI-DLow power | 66 mi | 331° NNW | Poor | Sharon, PA |
| WNEOFull power | 67 mi | 302° WNW | Weak | Alliance, OH |
How Turtle Creek compares with the rest of Pennsylvania
With 25 stations at fair strength or better, Turtle Creek ranks 398th of 1,015 places in Pennsylvania: more than the typical Pennsylvania town (24). Its nearest major network tower is 7.8 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 Monroeville, 2.2 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Turtle Creek: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 301° WNW, the direction of KDKA-TV (CBS), 12 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 25 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 Turtle Creek, PA?
ABC is on channel 4 from WTAE-TV, broadcasting from 8.8 miles S of Turtle Creek. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CBS in Turtle Creek, PA?
CBS is on channel 2 from KDKA-TV, broadcasting from 12 miles WNW of Turtle Creek. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is NBC in Turtle Creek, PA?
NBC is on channel 11 from WPXI, broadcasting from 10 miles WNW of Turtle Creek. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is Fox in Turtle Creek, PA?
Fox is on channel 53 from WPGH-TV, broadcasting from 11 miles WNW of Turtle Creek. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CW in Turtle Creek, PA?
CW is on channel 22 from WPNT, broadcasting from 11 miles WNW of Turtle Creek. Estimated signal: strong.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Turtle Creek?
38 transmitters within 70 miles of Turtle Creek; around 25 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 Turtle Creek?
The main network towers around Turtle Creek are in different directions: ABC 172° S (8.8 mi), CBS 301° WNW (12 mi), NBC 293° WNW (10 mi) and Fox 303° WNW (11 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.
What kind of antenna do I need in Turtle Creek?
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 Turtle Creek?
WPCB-TV is only 2.5 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 Turtle Creek?
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 Turtle Creek; signal estimates ignore terrain.