ZIP 15218 40.4236° N  79.8898° W

TV Channels in Swissvale, PA

ZIP Code: 15218 • Coordinates: 40.4236°N, 79.8898°W

Channels available
8 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-46 dBm · WQED
Reliability
7 / 10
Signal varies 39 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Rotator 272° W
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 1 dB
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Major Network Coverage

8 of 10 networks reach this ZIP

Signal values are sampled near the ZIP centroid. Reception at your specific address can vary, especially in hilly areas — check the coverage map for your block.

ABC
WTAE-TV
Ch. 04-1 · 1080i
-47 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
COZI TV Ch. 04-2
Comet TV Ch. 22-3
Story Television Ch. 04-3
The Nest Ch. 22-2
True Crime Network Ch. 22-4
NBC
WFMJ-TV
Ch. 21-1 · 1080i
-59 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
CW Ch. 21-2
Dabl Ch. 21-3
CBS
KDKA-TV
Ch. 02-1 · 1080i
-60 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
365BLK Ch. 02-4
Catchy Comedy Ch. 02-5
Dabl Ch. 02-3
Start TV Ch. 02-2
FOX
WPGH-TV
Ch. 53-1 · 720p
-60 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
Antenna TV Ch. 53-2
CW Ch. 22-1
MyN Ch. 22-1
Charge! Ch. 53-3
ROAR Ch. 53-4
PBS
WQED
Ch. 13-1 · 1080i
-46 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Create Ch. 13-2
PBS Fundraisers Ch. 13-4
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 13-5
World Channel Ch. 13-3
CW
WFMJ-TV
Ch. 21-1 · 1080i
-59 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 21-1
Dabl Ch. 21-3
MyN
WPNT
Ch. 53-1 · 720p
-60 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 53-1
Antenna TV Ch. 53-2
CW Ch. 22-1
Charge! Ch. 53-3
ROAR Ch. 53-4
ION
WINP-TV
Ch. 16-1 · 720p
-54 dBm
+ 7 more
Also on this station:
Bounce TV Ch. 16-2
Busted Ch. 16-5
Game Show Central Ch. 16-6
HSN Ch. 16-8
ION Mystery Ch. 16-3
ION Plus Ch. 16-4
QVC Ch. 16-7
Telemundo
Not Available
Univision
Not Available
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Coverage Map

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Signal strength · dBm
>-30 Excellent → Poor <-70
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Top 5 Strongest Signals

Stations ranked by received power at the ZIP centroid · map shows full variation
Rank Station Channel Networks Signal Quality Bearing
#1
WQED
PITTSBURGH, PA
 13-1 1080i
PBSCreatePBS Fundraisers +2
-46 dBm Excellent 292° WNW
#2
WTAE-TV
PITTSBURGH, PA
 04-1 1080i
ABCCOZI TVComet TV +3
-47 dBm Excellent 155° SSE
#3
WINP-TV
PITTSBURGH, PA
 16-1 720p
IONBounce TVBusted +5
-54 dBm Good 292° WNW
#4
WFMJ-TV
YOUNGSTOWN, OH
 21-1 1080i
NBCCWDabl
-59 dBm Good 319° NW
#5
WFMJ-TV
YOUNGSTOWN, OH
 21-1 1080i
NBCCWDabl
-59 dBm Good 319° NW
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Reception Analysis

How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers
Reliability Score
7 / 10

Signal varies 39 dB across the sample area — significant address-level variation expected. Check the map.

Antenna Recommendation
Rotator Recommended
Point 272° · W · Spread 117°

Towers spread 117° - rotator recommended

Signal Competition
Contested
Top 2 signals within 1 dB
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About TV Reception in Swissvale

Swissvale, Pennsylvania (15218) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WQED at -46 dBm, rated as "Excellent" quality.

For best reception, we recommend using an outdoor antenna mounted as high as possible. Indoor antennas may work for "Excellent" and "Good" rated signals.

Signal Quality Guide

  • Excellent −50 dBm and stronger Indoor antenna should work
  • Good −65 to −50 dBm Indoor antenna in good conditions
  • Fair −75 to −65 dBm Outdoor antenna recommended
  • Poor −85 to −75 dBm High-gain outdoor antenna required
  • No Signal below −85 dBm Below ATSC threshold — reception unlikely