ZIP 16242 40.9854° N  79.3723° W

TV Channels in New Bethlehem, PA

ZIP Code: 16242 • Coordinates: 40.9854°N, 79.3723°W

Channels available
8 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-42 dBm · WQED
Reliability
8 / 10
Signal varies 10 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Wide-beam 225° SW
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 8 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
-53 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
-51 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
-53 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 33-1
FOX Ch. 27-2
MyN Ch. 33-2
FOX
WKBN-TV
Ch. 33-1 · 720p
-53 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 33-1
CBS Ch. 27-1
MyN Ch. 33-2
PBS
WQED
Ch. 13-1 · 1080i
-42 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
-56 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 21-1
Dabl Ch. 21-3
MyN
WYTV
Ch. 33-1 · 720p
-53 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
-50 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
-42 dBm Excellent 220° SW
#2
WINP-TV
PITTSBURGH, PA
 16-1 720p
IONBounce TVBusted +5
-50 dBm Good 220° SW
#3
WPXI
PITTSBURGH, PA
 11-1 1080i
NBCLaffMe-TV +1
-51 dBm Good 223° SW
#4
WTAE-TV
PITTSBURGH, PA
 04-1 1080i
ABCCOZI TVComet TV +3
-53 dBm Good 205° SSW
#5
WYTV
YOUNGSTOWN, OH
 33-1 720p
ABCCBSFOX +1
-53 dBm Good 275° W
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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 10 dB across the sample area — significant address-level variation expected. Check the map.

Antenna Recommendation
Wide-Beam Directional
Point 225° · SW · Spread 50°

Towers within 50° arc

Signal Competition
Dominant Tower
#1 leads by 8 dB
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About TV Reception in New Bethlehem

New Bethlehem, Pennsylvania (16242) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WQED at -42 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