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Local Pittsburgh Channels in HDTV

The local network affiliates in Pittsburgh all broadcast both analog and digital transmissions, although not all of them are true HDTV. If you choose to get HDTV service from Comcast or Adelphia, the local ABC, CBS, NBC and PBSaffiliates will come through in HD via the cable set-top box, while Comcast also offers FOX. However, with cable you will still need an over-the-air antenna and tuner to pick up WB, UPN, Univision, Telemundo, PAX and the various independent stations.

If you decide to go with satellite, you’ll need an over-the-air (OTA) antenna such as the Channel Master 4221 bowtie/screen antenna to receive the digital broadcasts of the local networks.  You may need to mount this on a 5-10 foot mast on your roof, depending on the topology of your neighborhood.

Here’s a guide to local OTA digital transmissions:

Local Broadcaster

Network Affiliation

Analog Channel

Digital Channel

Digital Format

WTAE

ABC

4

51

720p

KDKA

CBS

2

25

1080i

WPXI

NBC

11

48

1080i

WPGH

FOX

53

43

720p

WQED

PBS

13

38

720p

WQEX

PBS

26

26

720p

WNPB

PBS

33

33

720p

WCWB

WB

22

42

1080i

WNPA

UPN

49

awaiting permit

480p

WPCB

Independent

50

50

480p

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