Wireless mic frequencies in Pittsburgh
Band advisory based on public FCC DTV station data around the Pittsburgh market. Scores reflect predicted RF congestion at UHF mic frequencies from nearby broadcast towers. Always confirm with a spectrum scan on location.
Tower farms in the Pittsburgh market
Mt. Washington Tower Site
40.4326°, -80.0205°
Grandview Avenue hilltop; classic Pittsburgh broadcast site overlooks the Golden Triangle
Recommended blocks for Pittsburgh
Based on predicted RF congestion from nearby DTV stations. Sorted safest first. Always scan with your receivers on location to confirm.
| Manufacturer | Block | Freq range | TV channels | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectrosonics | 22 | 563.2–588.7 MHz | ch.29, ch.30, ch.31, ch.32, ch.33 | Recommended |
Caution blocks (5)
| Zaxcom | 554–590 | 554–590 MHz | ch.27, ch.28, ch.29, ch.30 | Caution |
| Shure | H50 | 534–598 MHz | ch.24, ch.25, ch.26, ch.27 | Caution |
| Lectrosonics | B1 | 537.6–563.1 MHz | ch.25, ch.26, ch.27, ch.28 | Caution |
| Lectrosonics | 21 | 537.6–563.1 MHz | ch.25, ch.26, ch.27, ch.28 | Caution |
| Shure | H7 | 518–578 MHz | ch.21, ch.22, ch.23, ch.24 | Caution |
Primary interference contributors near Pittsburgh
These stations produce the strongest predicted signal levels at the market center coordinate. Avoid mic frequencies overlapping their RF channels.
| Callsign | Network | RF ch. | Freq (MHz) | Distance | ERP | Est. dBm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WPNT | MyNetwork | 17 | 488–494 | 1.4 mi | 1000 kW | ~-41 dBm |
| WQED | PBS | 20 | 506–512 | 1.4 mi | 1000 kW | ~-42 dBm |
| WPGH-TV | FOX | 22 | 518–524 | 1.4 mi | 1000 kW | ~-43 dBm |
| WPXI | NBC | 23 | 524–530 | 1.4 mi | 1000 kW | ~-43 dBm |
| KDKA-TV | CBS | 25 | 536–542 | 1.4 mi | 1000 kW | ~-43 dBm |
| WTAE-TV | ABC | 35 | 596–602 | 1.4 mi | 1000 kW | ~-45 dBm |
| WPCW | CW | 11 | 452–458 | 1.4 mi | 30 kW | ~-55 dBm |
Sample shooting locations
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