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.

38TV transmitters within 70 miles
6networks over the air
2.5 mito the closest tower
5,272population

Network channels in Turtle Creek

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
IONWINP-TVION16 7.8 mi291° WNW StrongPittsburgh, PA
ABCWTAE-TVABC4 8.8 mi172° S StrongPittsburgh, PA
NBCWPXINBC11 10 mi293° WNW StrongPittsburgh, PA
FOXWPGH-TVFox53 11 mi303° WNW StrongPittsburgh, PA
CWWPNTCW22 11 mi303° WNW StrongPittsburgh, PA
CBSKDKA-TVCBS2 12 mi301° WNW StrongPittsburgh, PA
ABCWWCP-TVABC8.2 39 mi113° ESE FairJohnstown, PA
FOXWTOV-TVFox9.2 42 mi264° W FairSteubenville, OH
CWWJAC-TVCW6.4 44 mi93° E GoodJohnstown, PA
ABCWTRF-TVABC7.3 54 mi244° WSW WeakWheeling, WV
ABCWYTVABC33 62 mi317° NW GoodYoungstown, OH
FOXWYFX-LDFox62 62 mi317° NW PoorYoungstown, OH
FOXWKBN-TVFox27.2 62 mi317° NW GoodYoungstown, OH
CWWFMJ-TVCW21.2 63 mi318° NW FairYoungstown, 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.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WPCB-TVFull power2.5 mi 112° ESEStrongGreensburg, PA
WBYD-CDClass A6.0 mi 67° ENEGoodPittsburgh, PA
WIIC-LDLow power6.1 mi 67° ENEFairPittsburgh, PA
WMVH-CDClass A7.1 mi 265° WGoodCharleroi, PA
WPDN-LDLow power7.8 mi 291° WNWGoodPittsburgh, PA
WWAT-CDClass A7.8 mi 291° WNWGoodCharleroi, PA
WPTG-CDClass A7.8 mi 291° WNWGoodPittsburgh, PA
WBPA-LDLow power7.8 mi 291° WNWFairPittsburgh, PA
WQEDFull power7.8 mi 291° WNWGoodPittsburgh, PA
WOSC-CDClass A7.8 mi 291° WNWGoodPittsburgh, PA
WPCWFull power12 mi 301° WNWGoodJeannette, PA
WWLM-CDClass A17 mi 292° WNWFairWashington, PA
WKHU-CDClass A31 mi 30° NNEWeakKittanning, PA
W33EM-DTranslator31 mi 123° ESEWeakPittsburgh, PA
WJMB-CDClass A36 mi 354° NWeakButler, PA
WWKH-CDClass A39 mi 167° SSEWeakUniontown, PA
W17EF-DTranslator41 mi 251° WSWPoorWheeling, WV
W36FK-DTranslator44 mi 52° NEPoorAltoona, PA
WTOO-CDClass A44 mi 93° EPoorJohnstown, PA
WNPB-TVFull power49 mi 176° SGoodMorgantown, WV
WWVW-LDLow power54 mi 244° WSWPoorWheeling, WV
W13DP-DTranslator63 mi 318° NWPoorYoungstown, OH
W30EI-DLow power66 mi 331° NNWPoorSharon, PA
WNEOFull power67 mi 302° WNWWeakAlliance, 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

  1. Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
  2. Point it toward 301° WNW, the direction of KDKA-TV (CBS), 12 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 25 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 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.