You can get 31 free channels in ZIP 26056 (Chester, WV)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 26056 · 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: E (85°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing E (85°), 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 26056
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | CBS | KDKA-TV Pittsburgh, PA · Full Power | 29.0 mi | E (93°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 9 | NBC | WTOV-TV Steubenville, OH · Full Power | 12.3 mi | SSW (192°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 13 | PBS | WQED Pittsburgh, PA · Full Power | 32.2 mi | E (99°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 19 | CW | WPCW Jeannette, PA · Full Power | 29.0 mi | E (93°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 22 | MyNetworkTV | WPNT Pittsburgh, PA · Full Power | 29.8 mi | E (93°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 33 | ABC | WYTV Youngstown, OH · Full Power | 37.5 mi | N (354°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 4 | ABC | WTAE-TV Pittsburgh, PA · Full Power | 43.6 mi | ESE (112°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 7 | CBS | WTRF-TV Wheeling, WV · Full Power | 32.9 mi | SSW (197°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 27 | CBS | WKBN-TV Youngstown, OH · Full Power | 37.5 mi | N (354°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 11 | NBC | WPXI Pittsburgh, PA · Full Power | 30.0 mi | E (97°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 21 | NBC | WFMJ-TV Youngstown, OH · Full Power | 39.1 mi | N (355°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 53 | FOX | WPGH-TV Pittsburgh, PA · Full Power | 29.8 mi | E (93°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 45 | PBS | WNEO Alliance, OH · Full Power | 32.3 mi | NNW (327°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 16 | Independent | WINP-TV Pittsburgh, PA · Full Power | 32.2 mi | E (99°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 40 | Independent | WPCB-TV Greensburg, PA · Full Power | 42.3 mi | ESE (101°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 44 | PBS | WOUC-TV Cambridge, OH · Full Power | 47.9 mi | SW (232°) | Low VHF RF 6 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | W17EF-D Wheeling, WV · Translator | 20.8 mi | S (178°) | UHF RF 17 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 20 | Local / LPTV | WWLM-CD Washington, PA · Class A | 23.7 mi | E (93°) | UHF RF 36 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 12 | Local / LPTV | WBPA-LD Pittsburgh, PA · Low Power | 32.2 mi | E (99°) | High VHF RF 12 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WOSC-CD Pittsburgh, PA · Class A | 32.2 mi | E (99°) | UHF RF 26 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WPTG-CD Pittsburgh, PA · Class A | 32.2 mi | E (99°) | UHF RF 30 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | W19FP-D Wheeling, WV · Low Power | 32.9 mi | SSW (197°) | UHF RF 19 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 8 | FOX | WWCP-TV Johnstown, PA · Full Power | 78.2 mi | ESE (107°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 24 | PBS | WNPB-TV Morgantown, WV · Full Power | 71.0 mi | SE (143°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 23 | ION | WVPX-TV Akron, OH · Full Power | 65.2 mi | NW (305°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 17 | ION | WDLI-TV Canton, OH · Full Power | 65.2 mi | NW (305°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W03CD-D Pittsburgh, PA · Low Power | 31.4 mi | ESE (119°) | Low VHF RF 3 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WPDN-LD Pittsburgh, PA · Low Power | 32.2 mi | E (99°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 26 | Local / LPTV | WMVH-CD Charleroi, PA · Class A | 33.2 mi | ESE (104°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W29FK-D Pittsburgh, PA · Low Power | 34.5 mi | SE (141°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WYFX-LD Youngstown, OH · Low Power | 37.5 mi | N (354°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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