You can get 27 free channels in ZIP 16238 (Ford, PA)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 16238 · 2 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 12 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: SW (217°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SW (217°), 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 16238
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | PBS | WQED Pittsburgh, PA · Full Power | 33.1 mi | SW (225°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 60 | Local / LPTV | WKHU-CD Kittanning, PA · Class A | 0.7 mi | W (274°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 4 | ABC | WTAE-TV Pittsburgh, PA · Full Power | 38.1 mi | SSW (203°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 2 | CBS | KDKA-TV Pittsburgh, PA · Full Power | 33.1 mi | SW (232°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 11 | NBC | WPXI Pittsburgh, PA · Full Power | 33.9 mi | SW (229°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 6 | NBC | WJAC-TV Johnstown, PA · Full Power | 40.3 mi | SE (135°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 53 | FOX | WPGH-TV Pittsburgh, PA · Full Power | 32.4 mi | SW (232°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 8 | FOX | WWCP-TV Johnstown, PA · Full Power | 46.2 mi | SSE (155°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 19 | CW | WPCW Jeannette, PA · Full Power | 33.1 mi | SW (232°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 22 | MyNetworkTV | WPNT Pittsburgh, PA · Full Power | 32.4 mi | SW (232°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 40 | Independent | WPCB-TV Greensburg, PA · Full Power | 30.5 mi | SSW (207°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 16 | Independent | WINP-TV Pittsburgh, PA · Full Power | 33.1 mi | SW (225°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 60 | Local / LPTV | WJMB-CD Butler, PA · Class A | 21.7 mi | WNW (296°) | UHF RF 17 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WBYD-CD Pittsburgh, PA · Class A | 26.2 mi | SSW (204°) | UHF RF 19 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 12 | Local / LPTV | WBPA-LD Pittsburgh, PA · Low Power | 33.1 mi | SW (225°) | High VHF RF 12 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 33 | ABC | WYTV Youngstown, OH · Full Power | 61.6 mi | WNW (288°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 10 | CBS | WTAJ-TV Altoona, PA · Full Power | 58.6 mi | ESE (105°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 27 | CBS | WKBN-TV Youngstown, OH · Full Power | 61.6 mi | WNW (288°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 21 | NBC | WFMJ-TV Youngstown, OH · Full Power | 61.8 mi | WNW (289°) | UHF RF 33 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 9 | NBC | WTOV-TV Steubenville, OH · Full Power | 65.4 mi | WSW (242°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 3 | PBS | WPSU-TV Clearfield, PA · Full Power | 60.9 mi | ENE (67°) | UHF RF 15 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 47 | Independent | WKBS-TV Altoona, PA · Full Power | 58.6 mi | ESE (105°) | Low VHF RF 6 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WOSC-CD Pittsburgh, PA · Class A | 33.1 mi | SW (225°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WWAT-CD Charleroi, PA · Class A | 33.1 mi | SW (225°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WPTG-CD Pittsburgh, PA · Class A | 33.1 mi | SW (225°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 26 | Local / LPTV | WMVH-CD Charleroi, PA · Class A | 35.5 mi | SW (221°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WTOO-CD Johnstown, PA · Class A | 40.3 mi | SE (136°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Ford, PA Free TV Channels (1.4 mi from ZIP 16238 center) · Browse all Pennsylvania cities & ZIPs.
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