You can get 24 free channels in ZIP 16249 (Ford, PA)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 16249 · 0 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 10 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 (223°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SW (223°), 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 16249
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 | 41.5 mi | SW (217°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 2 | CBS | KDKA-TV Pittsburgh, PA · Full Power | 40.7 mi | WSW (243°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 6 | NBC | WJAC-TV Johnstown, PA · Full Power | 32.3 mi | SE (146°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 11 | NBC | WPXI Pittsburgh, PA · Full Power | 41.0 mi | WSW (240°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 53 | FOX | WPGH-TV Pittsburgh, PA · Full Power | 40.0 mi | WSW (243°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 8 | FOX | WWCP-TV Johnstown, PA · Full Power | 41.0 mi | SSE (167°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 13 | PBS | WQED Pittsburgh, PA · Full Power | 39.8 mi | WSW (237°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 19 | CW | WPCW Jeannette, PA · Full Power | 40.7 mi | WSW (243°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 40 | Independent | WPCB-TV Greensburg, PA · Full Power | 34.8 mi | SW (224°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 16 | Independent | WINP-TV Pittsburgh, PA · Full Power | 39.8 mi | WSW (237°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 10 | CBS | WTAJ-TV Altoona, PA · Full Power | 48.3 mi | ESE (106°) | UHF RF 24 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 3 | PBS | WPSU-TV Clearfield, PA · Full Power | 52.6 mi | ENE (61°) | UHF RF 15 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 22 | MyNetworkTV | WPNT Pittsburgh, PA · Full Power | 40.0 mi | WSW (243°) | UHF RF 21 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 47 | Independent | WKBS-TV Altoona, PA · Full Power | 48.3 mi | ESE (106°) | Low VHF RF 6 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WBYD-CD Pittsburgh, PA · Class A | 30.2 mi | SW (223°) | UHF RF 19 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WTOO-CD Johnstown, PA · Class A | 32.3 mi | SE (146°) | UHF RF 22 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 23 | ABC | WATM-TV Altoona, PA · Full Power | 48.1 mi | ESE (106°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 21 | NBC | WFMJ-TV Youngstown, OH · Full Power | 72.1 mi | WNW (288°) | UHF RF 33 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 9 | NBC | WTOV-TV Steubenville, OH · Full Power | 73.8 mi | WSW (247°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W36FK-D Altoona, PA · Translator | 8.8 mi | ENE (76°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 60 | Local / LPTV | WJMB-CD Butler, PA · Class A | 31.8 mi | WNW (291°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 12 | Local / LPTV | WBPA-LD Pittsburgh, PA · Low Power | 39.8 mi | WSW (237°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WOSC-CD Pittsburgh, PA · Class A | 39.8 mi | WSW (237°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WPTG-CD Pittsburgh, PA · Class A | 39.8 mi | WSW (237°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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