TV channels & antenna towers in Whitehall, Pennsylvania

Whitehall 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 WMVH-CD, 3.0 miles to the NE.

38TV transmitters within 70 miles
6networks over the air
3.0 mito the closest tower
13,834population

Network channels in Whitehall

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
IONWINP-TVION16 6.0 mi14° NNE StrongPittsburgh, PA
NBCWPXINBC11 7.1 mi354° N StrongPittsburgh, PA
CBSKDKA-TVCBS2 9.3 mi351° N StrongPittsburgh, PA
FOXWPGH-TVFox53 9.3 mi356° N StrongPittsburgh, PA
CWWPNTCW22 9.3 mi356° N StrongPittsburgh, PA
ABCWTAE-TVABC4 11 mi119° ESE StrongPittsburgh, PA
FOXWTOV-TVFox9.2 33 mi268° W FairSteubenville, OH
ABCWTRF-TVABC7.3 45 mi243° WSW FairWheeling, WV
ABCWWCP-TVABC8.2 46 mi105° ESE WeakJohnstown, PA
CWWJAC-TVCW6.4 53 mi89° E GoodJohnstown, PA
ABCWYTVABC33 59 mi325° NW GoodYoungstown, OH
FOXWYFX-LDFox62 59 mi325° NW PoorYoungstown, OH
FOXWKBN-TVFox27.2 59 mi325° NW GoodYoungstown, OH
CWWFMJ-TVCW21.2 60 mi326° NW FairYoungstown, OH

Over-the-air TV in Whitehall

Whitehall, Pennsylvania has a population of about 13,800. 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.

By distance, 18 transmitters are within 25 miles, 6 between 25 and 45 miles, and 14 farther 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 best-placed network stations 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 Whitehall

The main network towers around Whitehall are in different directions: ABC 119° ESE (11 mi), CBS 351° N (9.3 mi), NBC 354° N (7.1 mi) and Fox 356° N (9.3 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 9.3 miles north of Whitehall (351° N). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 12 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Whitehall at fair strength or better, 42% arrive from the north; the rest are spread across five other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Whitehall

The farthest main network tower for Whitehall is WTAE-TV (ABC), 11 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.

WMVH-CD is only 3.0 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 Whitehall

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WMVH-CDClass A3.0 mi 34° NEStrongCharleroi, PA
WPDN-LDLow power6.0 mi 14° NNEGoodPittsburgh, PA
WWAT-CDClass A6.0 mi 14° NNEGoodCharleroi, PA
WPTG-CDClass A6.0 mi 14° NNEGoodPittsburgh, PA
WBPA-LDLow power6.0 mi 14° NNEFairPittsburgh, PA
WQEDFull power6.0 mi 14° NNEGoodPittsburgh, PA
WOSC-CDClass A6.0 mi 14° NNEGoodPittsburgh, PA
WPCWFull power9.3 mi 351° NGoodJeannette, PA
WPCB-TVFull power11 mi 79° ENEStrongGreensburg, PA
WWLM-CDClass A12 mi 324° NWGoodWashington, PA
WBYD-CDClass A15 mi 69° ENEFairPittsburgh, PA
WIIC-LDLow power15 mi 69° ENEFairPittsburgh, PA
W17EF-DTranslator32 mi 252° WSWWeakWheeling, WV
W33EM-DTranslator38 mi 112° ESEPoorPittsburgh, PA
WKHU-CDClass A38 mi 39° NEWeakKittanning, PA
WWKH-CDClass A39 mi 153° SSEWeakUniontown, PA
WJMB-CDClass A39 mi 7° NWeakButler, PA
WWVW-LDLow power45 mi 243° WSWPoorWheeling, WV
WNPB-TVFull power48 mi 165° SSEGoodMorgantown, WV
W36FK-DTranslator53 mi 55° NEPoorAltoona, PA
WTOO-CDClass A53 mi 89° EPoorJohnstown, PA
W13DP-DTranslator60 mi 326° NWPoorYoungstown, OH
WNEOFull power61 mi 308° NWWeakAlliance, OH
W30EI-DLow power65 mi 339° NNWPoorSharon, PA

How Whitehall compares with the rest of Pennsylvania

With 25 stations at fair strength or better, Whitehall ranks 398th of 1,015 places in Pennsylvania: more than the typical Pennsylvania town (24). Its nearest major network tower is 6.0 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 Mount Lebanon, 3.1 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Whitehall: 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 119° ESE, the direction of WTAE-TV (ABC), 11 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 Whitehall, PA?

ABC is on channel 4 from WTAE-TV, broadcasting from 11 miles ESE of Whitehall. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Whitehall, PA?

CBS is on channel 2 from KDKA-TV, broadcasting from 9.3 miles N of Whitehall. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Whitehall, PA?

NBC is on channel 11 from WPXI, broadcasting from 7.1 miles N of Whitehall. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Whitehall, PA?

Fox is on channel 53 from WPGH-TV, broadcasting from 9.3 miles N of Whitehall. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CW in Whitehall, PA?

CW is on channel 22 from WPNT, broadcasting from 9.3 miles N of Whitehall. Estimated signal: strong.

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

38 transmitters within 70 miles of Whitehall; 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 Whitehall?

The main network towers around Whitehall are in different directions: ABC 119° ESE (11 mi), CBS 351° N (9.3 mi), NBC 354° N (7.1 mi) and Fox 356° N (9.3 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

What kind of antenna do I need in Whitehall?

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 Whitehall?

WMVH-CD is only 3.0 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 Whitehall?

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 Whitehall; signal estimates ignore terrain.