ZIP 15679 40.1877° N  79.6558° W

TV Channels in Ruffs Dale, PA

ZIP Code: 15679 • Coordinates: 40.1877°N, 79.6558°W

Channels available
8 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-23 dBm · WTAE-TV
Reliability
8 / 10
Signal varies 9 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Directional 313° NW
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 10 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
-23 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
-33 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
-55 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Heroes & Icons Ch. 05-3
Me-TV Ch. 05-2
Outlaw Ch. 05-4
FOX
WTOV-TV
Ch. 09-2 · 720p
-55 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
-35 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
-58 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
WTRF-TV
Ch. 07-3 · 720p
-56 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 07-3
CBS Ch. 07-1
ION Mystery Ch. 07-4
ION
WINP-TV
Ch. 16-1 · 720p
-43 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
WTAE-TV
PITTSBURGH, PA
 04-1 1080i
ABCCOZI TVComet TV +3
-23 dBm Excellent 310° NW
#2
WPXI
PITTSBURGH, PA
 11-1 1080i
NBCLaffMe-TV +1
-33 dBm Excellent 316° NW
#3
WQED
PITTSBURGH, PA
 13-1 1080i
PBSCreatePBS Fundraisers +2
-35 dBm Excellent 318° NW
#4
WINP-TV
PITTSBURGH, PA
 16-1 720p
IONBounce TVBusted +5
-43 dBm Excellent 318° NW
#5
WPCB-TV
GREENSBURG, PA
 40-2 720p
Court TV365BLKCornerstone +5
-50 dBm Good 335° NNW
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Reception Analysis

How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers
Reliability Score
8 / 10

Signal varies 9 dB across the sample area — moderate variation; check the map for your block.

Antenna Recommendation
Directional Antenna
Point 313° · NW · Spread 22°

Towers clustered within 22°

Signal Competition
Dominant Tower
#1 leads by 10 dB
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About TV Reception in Ruffs Dale

Ruffs Dale, Pennsylvania (15679) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WTAE-TV at -23 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