You can get 25 free channels in ZIP 16101 (New Castle, PA)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 16101 · 6 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
6 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: SSW (208°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SSW (208°), 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 16101
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | ABC | WYTV Youngstown, OH · Full Power | 19.2 mi | WNW (285°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 27 | CBS | WKBN-TV Youngstown, OH · Full Power | 19.2 mi | WNW (285°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 11 | NBC | WPXI Pittsburgh, PA · Translator | 2.3 mi | S (179°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 21 | NBC | WFMJ-TV Youngstown, OH · Full Power | 19.4 mi | WNW (290°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | W23FH-D New Castle, PA · Low Power | 11.6 mi | ENE (61°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WYFX-LD Youngstown, OH · Low Power | 19.2 mi | WNW (285°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 2 | CBS | KDKA-TV Pittsburgh, PA · Full Power | 36.7 mi | SSE (157°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 9 | NBC | WTOV-TV Steubenville, OH · Full Power | 47.6 mi | SSW (201°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 53 | FOX | WPGH-TV Pittsburgh, PA · Full Power | 36.9 mi | SSE (156°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 45 | PBS | WNEO Alliance, OH · Full Power | 32.8 mi | W (261°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 13 | PBS | WQED Pittsburgh, PA · Full Power | 40.9 mi | SSE (155°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 19 | CW | WPCW Jeannette, PA · Full Power | 36.7 mi | SSE (157°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W30EI-D Sharon, PA · Low Power | 19.0 mi | NNW (338°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 4 | ABC | WTAE-TV Pittsburgh, PA · Full Power | 54.9 mi | SSE (152°) | UHF RF 27 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 22 | MyNetworkTV | WPNT Pittsburgh, PA · Full Power | 36.9 mi | SSE (156°) | UHF RF 21 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 16 | Independent | WINP-TV Pittsburgh, PA · Full Power | 40.9 mi | SSE (155°) | UHF RF 16 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 40 | Independent | WPCB-TV Greensburg, PA · Full Power | 48.8 mi | SSE (147°) | UHF RF 28 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | W13DP-D Youngstown, OH · Translator | 19.4 mi | WNW (290°) | High VHF RF 13 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 7 | CBS | WTRF-TV Wheeling, WV · Full Power | 68.2 mi | SSW (201°) | High VHF RF 7 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 19 | CBS | WOIO Shaker Heights, OH · Full Power | 79.2 mi | WNW (291°) | High VHF RF 10 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 8 | FOX | WWCP-TV Johnstown, PA · Full Power | 81.5 mi | SE (133°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 43 | MyNetworkTV | WUAB Lorain, OH · Full Power | 79.2 mi | WNW (291°) | High VHF RF 10 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 23 | ION | WVPX-TV Akron, OH · Full Power | 68.1 mi | W (275°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 17 | ION | WDLI-TV Canton, OH · Full Power | 68.1 mi | W (275°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W07EF-D Youngstown, OH · Low Power | 16.3 mi | W (271°) | High VHF RF 7 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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