TV channels & antenna towers in West View, Pennsylvania

West View has 41 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 27 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KDKA-TV (CBS), 2.1 miles to the SSE.

41TV transmitters within 70 miles
6networks over the air
2.1 mito the closest tower
6,685population

Network channels in West View

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
CBSKDKA-TVCBS2 2.1 mi158° SSE StrongPittsburgh, PA
FOXWPGH-TVFox53 2.4 mi140° SE StrongPittsburgh, PA
CWWPNTCW22 2.4 mi140° SE StrongPittsburgh, PA
NBCWPXINBC11 4.4 mi159° SSE StrongPittsburgh, PA
IONWINP-TVION16 6.4 mi145° SE StrongPittsburgh, PA
ABCWTAE-TVABC4 21 mi144° SE StrongPittsburgh, PA
FOXWTOV-TVFox9.2 33 mi248° WSW FairSteubenville, OH
ABCWYTVABC33 49 mi319° NW GoodYoungstown, OH
FOXWYFX-LDFox62 49 mi319° NW PoorYoungstown, OH
FOXWKBN-TVFox27.2 49 mi319° NW GoodYoungstown, OH
ABCWTRF-TVABC7.3 49 mi230° SW FairWheeling, WV
CWWFMJ-TVCW21.2 50 mi321° NW GoodYoungstown, OH
ABCWWCP-TVABC8.2 52 mi117° ESE WeakJohnstown, PA
CWWJAC-TVCW6.4 56 mi100° E GoodJohnstown, PA

Over-the-air TV in West View

West View is a town of about 6,690 people in Pennsylvania. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 41 licensed TV transmitters: 18 full-power, 11 Class A, 8 low-power and 4 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 27 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 20 at good or strong strength.

18 of them are within 25 miles of West View, 4 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 19 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 West View

Point your antenna SSE, at about 150°. The main network towers for West View sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Three network stations, KDKA-TV, WPGH-TV and WPNT, transmit from the same tower site about 2.1 miles south of West View (158° SSE). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 12 full-power and Class A network signals that reach West View at fair strength or better, 33% arrive from the southeast; the rest are spread across five other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for West View

The farthest main network tower for West View is WTAE-TV (ABC), 21 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.

KDKA-TV is only 2.1 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 West View

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 27; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WPCWFull power2.1 mi 158° SSEStrongJeannette, PA
WWLM-CDClass A4.8 mi 248° WSWGoodWashington, PA
WWAT-CDClass A6.4 mi 145° SEGoodCharleroi, PA
WPTG-CDClass A6.4 mi 145° SEGoodPittsburgh, PA
WBPA-LDLow power6.4 mi 145° SEFairPittsburgh, PA
WQEDFull power6.4 mi 145° SEGoodPittsburgh, PA
WOSC-CDClass A6.4 mi 145° SEGoodPittsburgh, PA
WPDN-LDLow power6.4 mi 145° SEGoodPittsburgh, PA
WMVH-CDClass A9.5 mi 155° SSEGoodCharleroi, PA
WPCB-TVFull power16 mi 124° SEStrongGreensburg, PA
WBYD-CDClass A17 mi 109° ESEFairPittsburgh, PA
WIIC-LDLow power18 mi 109° ESEFairPittsburgh, PA
WJMB-CDClass A29 mi 15° NNEFairButler, PA
WKHU-CDClass A32 mi 55° NEWeakKittanning, PA
W17EF-DTranslator35 mi 233° SWWeakWheeling, WV
W33EM-DTranslator45 mi 124° SEPoorPittsburgh, PA
W36FK-DTranslator49 mi 68° ENEPoorAltoona, PA
WWVW-LDLow power49 mi 230° SWPoorWheeling, WV
W13DP-DTranslator50 mi 321° NWPoorYoungstown, OH
WWKH-CDClass A50 mi 156° SSEPoorUniontown, PA
WNEOFull power53 mi 300° WNWFairAlliance, OH
W30EI-DLow power54 mi 337° NNWPoorSharon, PA
WTOO-CDClass A56 mi 100° EPoorJohnstown, PA
WNPB-TVFull power59 mi 166° SSEGoodMorgantown, WV
W27DG-DLow power67 mi 293° WNWPoorMillersburg, OH

How West View compares with the rest of Pennsylvania

With 27 stations at fair strength or better, West View ranks 288th of 1,015 places in Pennsylvania: more than the typical Pennsylvania town (24). Its nearest major network tower is 2.1 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 Allison Park, 4.7 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in West View: 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 144° SE, the direction of WTAE-TV (ABC), 21 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 27 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 West View, PA?

ABC is on channel 4 from WTAE-TV, broadcasting from 21 miles SE of West View. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in West View, PA?

CBS is on channel 2 from KDKA-TV, broadcasting from 2.1 miles SSE of West View. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in West View, PA?

NBC is on channel 11 from WPXI, broadcasting from 4.4 miles SSE of West View. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in West View, PA?

Fox is on channel 53 from WPGH-TV, broadcasting from 2.4 miles SE of West View. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CW in West View, PA?

CW is on channel 22 from WPNT, broadcasting from 2.4 miles SE of West View. Estimated signal: strong.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in West View?

41 transmitters within 70 miles of West View; around 27 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 West View?

Point your antenna SSE, at about 150°. The main network towers for West View sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in West View?

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 West View?

KDKA-TV is only 2.1 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 West View?

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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