ZIP 15221 40.4355° N  79.8658° W

TV Channels in Wilkinsburg, PA

ZIP Code: 15221 • Coordinates: 40.4355°N, 79.8658°W

Channels available
8 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-19 dBm · WPCB-TV
Reliability
7 / 10
Signal varies 27 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Attenuator 161° SSE
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 5 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
-24 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
WPXI
Ch. 11-1 · 1080i
-40 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Laff Ch. 11-3
Me-TV Ch. 11-2
News Ch. 11-4
CBS
WKBN-TV
Ch. 33-1 · 720p
-50 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 33-1
FOX Ch. 27-2
MyN Ch. 33-2
FOX
WTOV-TV
Ch. 09-2 · 720p
-50 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 09-1
Charge! Ch. 09-3
Comet TV Ch. 09-4
PBS
WQED
Ch. 13-1 · 1080i
-26 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
-53 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 21-1
Dabl Ch. 21-3
MyN
WYTV
Ch. 33-1 · 720p
-50 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 33-1
CBS Ch. 27-1
FOX Ch. 27-2
ION
WINP-TV
Ch. 16-1 · 720p
-36 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
WPCB-TV
GREENSBURG, PA
 40-2 720p
Court TV365BLKCornerstone +5
-19 dBm Excellent 124° SE
#2
WTAE-TV
PITTSBURGH, PA
 04-1 1080i
ABCCOZI TVComet TV +3
-24 dBm Excellent 163° SSE
#3
WQED
PITTSBURGH, PA
 13-1 1080i
PBSCreatePBS Fundraisers +2
-26 dBm Excellent 278° W
#4
WINP-TV
PITTSBURGH, PA
 16-1 720p
IONBounce TVBusted +5
-36 dBm Excellent 278° W
#5
WPXI
PITTSBURGH, PA
 11-1 1080i
NBCLaffMe-TV +1
-40 dBm Excellent 285° WNW
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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 27 dB across the sample area — significant address-level variation expected. Check the map.

Antenna Recommendation
Attenuator

Signal is extremely strong (-19 dBm). Standard antennas may overload your TV. Try inserting a simple metal paperclip into the antenna port first. If that fails, use a Variable Attenuator.

Signal Competition
Contested
Top 2 signals within 5 dB
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About TV Reception in Wilkinsburg

Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania (15221) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WPCB-TV at -19 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