You can get 12 free channels in ZIP 16353 (Oil, PA)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 16353 · 0 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Outdoor Rooftop Directional Antenna
Signals here are mostly distant or weak. A rooftop directional antenna (with a mast preamp) gives you the best shot at reliable HD.
🧭 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: Multiple Directions
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing Multiple Directions, 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 16353
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | ABC | WJET-TV Erie, PA · Full Power | 51.6 mi | NW (318°) | UHF RF 28 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 12 | NBC | WICU-TV Erie, PA · Full Power | 51.2 mi | NW (318°) | High VHF RF 12 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 3 | PBS | WPSU-TV Clearfield, PA · Full Power | 55.5 mi | ESE (117°) | UHF RF 15 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 26 | Independent | WNYB Jamestown, NY · Full Power | 62.8 mi | N (8°) | Low VHF RF 5 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 33 | ABC | WYTV Youngstown, OH · Full Power | 71.8 mi | WSW (246°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 35 | CBS | WSEE-TV Erie, PA · Full Power | 51.2 mi | NW (318°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 27 | CBS | WKBN-TV Youngstown, OH · Full Power | 71.8 mi | WSW (246°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 21 | NBC | WFMJ-TV Youngstown, OH · Full Power | 70.9 mi | WSW (247°) | UHF RF 33 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 6 | NBC | WJAC-TV Johnstown, PA · Full Power | 80.3 mi | SSE (165°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 66 | FOX | WFXP Erie, PA · Full Power | 51.6 mi | NW (318°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 54 | PBS | WQLN Erie, PA · Full Power | 51.6 mi | NW (318°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 13 | PBS | WQED Pittsburgh, PA · Full Power | 78.2 mi | SSW (203°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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