TV Channels in Vanderbilt, PA
ZIP Code: 15486 • Coordinates: 40.0259°N, 79.7112°W
Channels available
8 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-28 dBm · WTAE-TV
Reliability
10 / 10
Recommended antenna
Directional 341° NNW
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 4 dB
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8 of 10 networks reach this ZIP Major Network Coverage
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
-28 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
-34 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Laff Ch. 11-3
Me-TV Ch. 11-2
News Ch. 11-4
CBS
WDTV
Ch. 05-1 · 1080i
-47 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Heroes & Icons Ch. 05-3
Me-TV Ch. 05-2
Outlaw Ch. 05-4
FOX
WPGH-TV
Ch. 53-1 · 720p
-36 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
-33 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
WPNT
Ch. 53-1 · 720p
-36 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 53-1
Antenna TV Ch. 53-2
MyN Ch. 22-1
Charge! Ch. 53-3
ROAR Ch. 53-4
MyN
WPNT
Ch. 53-1 · 720p
-36 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
-33 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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Signal strength · dBm >-30 Excellent → Poor <-70
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Stations ranked by received power at the ZIP centroid
Top 5 Strongest Signals
| Rank | Station | Channel | Networks | Signal | Quality | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | WTAE-TV PITTSBURGH, PA | 04-1 1080i | ABCCOZI TVComet TV +3 | -28 dBm | Excellent | 345° NNW |
| #2 | WPCB-TV GREENSBURG, PA | 40-2 720p | Court TV365BLKCornerstone +5 | -32 dBm | Excellent | 352° N |
| #3 | WQED PITTSBURGH, PA | 13-1 1080i | PBSCreatePBS Fundraisers +2 | -33 dBm | Excellent | 335° NNW |
| #4 | WINP-TV PITTSBURGH, PA | 16-1 720p | IONBounce TVBusted +5 | -33 dBm | Excellent | 335° NNW |
| #5 | WPXI PITTSBURGH, PA | 11-1 1080i | NBCLaffMe-TV +1 | -34 dBm | Excellent | 333° NNW |
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How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers Reception Analysis
Reliability Score
10 / 10
Signal varies 1 dB across the sample area — minimal variation across this ZIP.
Antenna Recommendation
Directional Antenna
Towers clustered within 11°
Signal Competition
Contested
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About TV Reception in Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt, Pennsylvania (15486) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WTAE-TV at -28 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