You can get 27 free channels in ZIP 15490 (Scottdale, PA)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 15490 · 3 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 13 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: NW (316°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NW (316°), 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 15490
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | ABC | WTAE-TV Pittsburgh, PA · Full Power | 22.0 mi | NW (310°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 8 | FOX | WWCP-TV Johnstown, PA · Full Power | 18.9 mi | ENE (67°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 19 | CW | WPCW Jeannette, PA · Translator | 20.0 mi | ENE (69°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 2 | CBS | KDKA-TV Pittsburgh, PA · Full Power | 40.4 mi | NW (316°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 11 | NBC | WPXI Pittsburgh, PA · Translator | 17.9 mi | SSW (211°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 6 | NBC | WJAC-TV Johnstown, PA · Full Power | 33.3 mi | NE (52°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 53 | FOX | WPGH-TV Pittsburgh, PA · Full Power | 40.0 mi | NW (317°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 24 | PBS | WNPB-TV Morgantown, WV · Full Power | 30.2 mi | SSW (210°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 13 | PBS | WQED Pittsburgh, PA · Full Power | 36.0 mi | NW (315°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 22 | MyNetworkTV | WPNT Pittsburgh, PA · Full Power | 40.0 mi | NW (317°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 40 | Independent | WPCB-TV Greensburg, PA · Full Power | 27.0 mi | NW (324°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 16 | Independent | WINP-TV Pittsburgh, PA · Full Power | 36.0 mi | NW (315°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 35 | Local / LPTV | WWKH-CD Uniontown, PA · Class A | 17.9 mi | SSW (211°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 36 | PBS | WGPT Oakland, MD · Full Power | 47.5 mi | SSE (168°) | UHF RF 26 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WIIC-LD Pittsburgh, PA · Low Power | 28.0 mi | NNW (334°) | High VHF RF 10 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WBYD-CD Pittsburgh, PA · Class A | 28.0 mi | NNW (334°) | UHF RF 19 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 7 | CBS | WTRF-TV Wheeling, WV · Full Power | 67.2 mi | W (270°) | High VHF RF 7 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 9 | NBC | WTOV-TV Steubenville, OH · Full Power | 62.8 mi | WNW (287°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 12 | NBC | WBOY-TV Clarksburg, WV · Full Power | 70.9 mi | SW (220°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 46 | FOX | WVFX Clarksburg, WV · Full Power | 70.5 mi | SW (221°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 47 | Independent | WKBS-TV Altoona, PA · Full Power | 64.5 mi | ENE (58°) | Low VHF RF 6 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WTOO-CD Johnstown, PA · Class A | 33.2 mi | NE (52°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 26 | Local / LPTV | WMVH-CD Charleroi, PA · Class A | 33.5 mi | NW (312°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WOSC-CD Pittsburgh, PA · Class A | 36.0 mi | NW (315°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WWAT-CD Charleroi, PA · Class A | 36.0 mi | NW (315°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WPTG-CD Pittsburgh, PA · Class A | 36.0 mi | NW (315°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W29GC-D Kingwood, WV · Low Power | 44.3 mi | S (189°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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