You can get 13 free channels in ZIP 15938 (Cresson, PA)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 15938 · 5 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
5 stations arrive with a Strong signal here. Place a quality indoor antenna near a window or wall facing the towers.
🧭 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: NW (320°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NW (320°), 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 15938
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | ABC | WATM-TV Altoona, PA · Full Power | 13.3 mi | NE (37°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 10 | CBS | WTAJ-TV Altoona, PA · Full Power | 13.3 mi | NE (38°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 6 | NBC | WJAC-TV Johnstown, PA · Full Power | 20.5 mi | W (262°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 47 | Independent | WKBS-TV Altoona, PA · Full Power | 13.4 mi | NE (38°) | Low VHF RF 6 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WTOO-LD Altoona, PA · Low Power | 13.4 mi | NE (38°) | UHF RF 17 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 8 | FOX | WWCP-TV Johnstown, PA · Full Power | 33.4 mi | WSW (241°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 3 | PBS | WPSU-TV Clearfield, PA · Full Power | 49.5 mi | N (9°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 19 | CW | WPCW Jeannette, PA · Translator | 32.4 mi | WSW (240°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WTOO-CD Johnstown, PA · Class A | 20.6 mi | W (262°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 2 | CBS | KDKA-TV Pittsburgh, PA · Full Power | 74.9 mi | W (275°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 53 | FOX | WPGH-TV Pittsburgh, PA · Full Power | 74.2 mi | W (275°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 31 | PBS | WWPB Hagerstown, MD · Full Power | 62.4 mi | SSE (148°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 13 | PBS | WQED Pittsburgh, PA · Full Power | 71.9 mi | W (272°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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