TV channels & antenna towers in Pittsburg, Texas

Pittsburg has 28 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 11 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KLTV (ABC), 35 miles to the SSW.

Open Pittsburg in the live finder

28TV transmitters within 70 miles

6networks over the air

35 mito the closest tower

4,602population

Network channels in Pittsburg

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
ABCKLTVABC	7	35 mi	205° SSW	Fair	Tyler, TX
IONKPKN-LDION	33.2	39 mi	194° SSW	Weak	Tyler, TX
FOXKFXK-TVFox	51	51 mi	179° S	Good	Longview, TX
NBCKTAL-TVNBC	6	56 mi	96° E	Good	Texarkana, TX
ABCKTBS-TVABC	3	64 mi	109° ESE	Good	Shreveport, LA
CWKPXJCW	21	64 mi	109° ESE	Good	Minden, LA
CBSKSLACBS	12	64 mi	110° ESE	Fair	Shreveport, LA
FOXKMSS-TVFox	33	64 mi	111° ESE	Good	Shreveport, LA
IONKSHV-TVION	45.3	64 mi	111° ESE	Fair	Shreveport, LA
NBCKETK-TVNBC	56	68 mi	198° SSW	Fair	Jacksonville, TX

Over-the-air TV in Pittsburg

Pittsburg is a town of about 4,600 people in Texas. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 28 licensed TV transmitters: 11 full-power, 1 Class A and 16 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 11 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 5 at good or strong strength.

0 of them are within 25 miles of Pittsburg, 6 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 22 are more than 45 miles out. Four of the 10 network stations in range are licensed to Shreveport, LA, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Shreveport's stations.

The strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 3 (KTBS-TV), CBS on channel 12 (KSLA), NBC on channel 6 (KTAL-TV), Fox on channel 51 (KFXK-TV), CW on channel 21 (KPXJ) and ION on channel 45.3 (KSHV-TV). 2 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 Pittsburg

The main network towers around Pittsburg are in different directions: ABC 109° ESE (64 mi), CBS 110° ESE (64 mi), NBC 96° E (56 mi) and Fox 179° S (51 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Five network stations, KTBS-TV, KPXJ, KSLA, KMSS-TV and KSHV-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 64 miles east of Pittsburg (109° ESE). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 9 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Pittsburg at fair strength or better, 67% arrive from the east; the rest are spread across two other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Pittsburg

The farthest main network tower for Pittsburg is KSLA (CBS), 64 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

At this distance a low-noise preamplifier mounted on the mast, right below the antenna, helps more than an amplifier near the TV. It boosts the signal before cable loss eats into it. See the amplifier guide.

Other stations near Pittsburg

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
K21PE-DLow power	35 mi	205° SSW	Weak	Tyler, TX
KCEBFull power	39 mi	194° SSW	Fair	Longview, TX
KLGV-LDLow power	40 mi	160° SSE	Poor	Longview, TX
K14NR-DLow power	44 mi	133° SE	Poor	Marshall, TX
KTPN-LDLow power	47 mi	202° SSW	Poor	Tyler, TX
KQKT-LDLow power	49 mi	204° SSW	Poor	Tyler, TX
K24MO-DLow power	49 mi	204° SSW	Poor	Tyler, TX
KTEV-LDLow power	53 mi	60° ENE	Poor	Texarkana, AR
KDKJ-LDLow power	56 mi	205° SSW	Poor	Tyler, TX
KBJE-LDLow power	56 mi	205° SSW	Poor	Tyler, TX
KKPD-LDLow power	56 mi	205° SSW	Poor	Tyler, TX
KXXW-LDLow power	56 mi	205° SSW	Poor	Tyler, TX
KXIP-LDLow power	58 mi	321° NW	Poor	Paris, TX
K14QT-DLow power	59 mi	59° ENE	Poor	Texarkana, TX
KLFI-CDClass A	59 mi	59° ENE	Poor	Texarkana, AR
KLTS-TVFull power	64 mi	110° ESE	Fair	Shreveport, LA
K28DJ-DLow power	66 mi	10° N	Poor	Broken Bow, OK
K25LG-DLow power	68 mi	198° SSW	Poor	Tyler, TX

How Pittsburg compares with the rest of Texas

With 11 stations at fair strength or better, Pittsburg ranks 636th of 1,039 places in Texas: fewer than the typical Texas town (14). Its nearest major network tower is 35 miles away, against a state median of 26 miles.

32% of Texas's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna. The nearest larger city is Longview, 37 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Pittsburg: step by step

Mount an outdoor antenna on the roof or a mast, as high as you can safely get it, with a clear view toward the towers.
Point it toward 110° ESE, the direction of KSLA (CBS), 64 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 11 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 Pittsburg, TX?

ABC is on channel 3 from KTBS-TV, broadcasting from 64 miles ESE of Pittsburg. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Pittsburg, TX?

CBS is on channel 12 from KSLA, broadcasting from 64 miles ESE of Pittsburg. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in Pittsburg, TX?

NBC is on channel 6 from KTAL-TV, broadcasting from 56 miles E of Pittsburg. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Pittsburg, TX?

Fox is on channel 51 from KFXK-TV, broadcasting from 51 miles S of Pittsburg. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Pittsburg, TX?

CW is on channel 21 from KPXJ, broadcasting from 64 miles ESE of Pittsburg. Estimated signal: good.

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

28 transmitters within 70 miles of Pittsburg; around 11 of them are likely to be receivable with outdoor directional 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 Pittsburg?

What kind of antenna do I need in Pittsburg?

Outdoor directional antenna (45–70 miles). Some major towers are a long way off. Mount a directional antenna on the roof or a mast and aim it with the bearings below. The towers are spread over about 83° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Pittsburg?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Pittsburg?

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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