You can get 9 free channels in ZIP 15856 (DuBois, PA)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 15856 · 2 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 5 Strong/Moderate channels. An attic or 2nd-floor window antenna will lock in way more channels than a basic flat panel.
🧭 Broadcast Tower Compass — Which Way to Point Your Antenna
Each dot is a local TV tower relative to your center point (● Green = Strong, ● Blue = Moderate, ● Amber = Weak).
Primary Aim Direction: SSE (165°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SSE (165°), or aim your attic/rooftop antenna toward that compass bearing for the strongest signal lock.
After placing or moving your antenna, always run a fresh TV channel rescan.
Channel Lineup & Tower Directions for ZIP 15856
Sorted with Strong signals and major broadcast networks first. Channel is the virtual channel number your TV displays; Band / RF Ch. is the actual radio frequency that determines whether you need a VHF-capable antenna. How we calculate signals.
| Channel | Network | Station | Distance | Point Antenna | Band / RF Ch. | Estimated Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | NBC | WJAC-TV Johnstown, PA · Translator | 5.3 mi | WSW (241°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 3 | PBS | WPSU-TV Clearfield, PA · Full Power | 9.4 mi | ENE (73°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 23 | ABC | WATM-TV Altoona, PA · Full Power | 36.6 mi | SSE (166°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 10 | CBS | WTAJ-TV Altoona, PA · Full Power | 36.7 mi | SSE (166°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 47 | Independent | WKBS-TV Altoona, PA · Full Power | 36.7 mi | SSE (166°) | Low VHF RF 6 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 13 | PBS | WQED Pittsburgh, PA · Full Power | 83.2 mi | WSW (239°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W19FN-D Harrisburg, PA · Translator | 35.2 mi | ESE (108°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WHVL-LD State College, Etc., PA · Low Power | 35.2 mi | ESE (108°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WTOO-LD Altoona, PA · Low Power | 36.7 mi | SSE (166°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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