You can get 21 free TV channels in Hamilton, NY
1 channels are rated Strong (indoor-ready) near the center of Hamilton. Check your exact ZIP code below.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 12 Strong/Moderate channels. An attic or 2nd-floor window antenna will lock in way more channels than a basic flat panel.
🧭 Broadcast Tower Compass — Which Way to Point Your Antenna
Each dot is a local TV tower relative to your center point (● Green = Strong, ● Blue = Moderate, ● Amber = Weak).
Primary Aim Direction: NW (305°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NW (305°), or aim your attic/rooftop antenna toward that compass bearing for the strongest signal lock.
After placing or moving your antenna, always run a fresh TV channel rescan.
All Free Over-the-Air TV Channels in Hamilton, NY
Sorted with Strong signals and major broadcast networks first. Channel is the virtual channel number your TV displays; Band / RF Ch. is the actual radio frequency that determines whether you need a VHF-capable antenna. How we calculate signals.
| Channel | Network | Station | Distance | Point Antenna | Band / RF Ch. | Estimated Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56 | ION | WSPX-TV Syracuse, NY · Full Power | 25.2 mi | WNW (289°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 9 | ABC | WSYR-TV Syracuse, NY · Full Power | 25.2 mi | WNW (289°) | UHF RF 17 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 20 | ABC | WUTR Utica, NY · Full Power | 29.0 mi | NE (41°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 5 | CBS | WTVH Syracuse, NY · Full Power | 29.7 mi | WNW (286°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 3 | NBC | WSTM-TV Syracuse, NY · Full Power | 29.7 mi | WNW (286°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 2 | NBC | WKTV Utica, NY · Full Power | 36.3 mi | ENE (58°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 33 | FOX | WFXV Utica, NY · Full Power | 29.0 mi | NE (41°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 68 | FOX | WSYT Syracuse, NY · Full Power | 33.0 mi | W (277°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 24 | PBS | WCNY-TV Syracuse, NY · Full Power | 29.7 mi | WNW (286°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W24FN-D Utica, NY · Low Power | 15.4 mi | NNE (21°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 15 | Local / LPTV | WKOF Syracuse, NY · Full Power | 29.7 mi | WNW (286°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 52 | Daystar | WNYI Ithaca, NY · Full Power | 44.8 mi | W (268°) | High VHF RF 13 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 12 | CBS | WBNG-TV Binghamton, NY · Full Power | 56.9 mi | SSW (201°) | High VHF RF 8 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 40 | FOX | WICZ-TV Binghamton, NY · Full Power | 57.0 mi | SSW (201°) | High VHF RF 7 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 13 | Local / LPTV | WTKO-CD Oneida, NY · Class A | 17.4 mi | NNW (341°) | UHF RF 32 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 40 | Local / LPTV | WVVC-LD Utica, NY · Low Power | 23.1 mi | NE (51°) | UHF RF 33 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 12 | Local / LPTV | WWDG-CD Utica, NY · Class A | 28.9 mi | NE (41°) | UHF RF 28 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WDSS-LD Syracuse, NY · Low Power | 44.8 mi | W (268°) | High VHF RF 13 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 46 | PBS | WSKG-TV Binghamton, NY · Full Power | 56.7 mi | SSW (201°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W22DO-D Utica, NY · Translator | 28.9 mi | NE (41°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WPNY-LD Utica, Etc., NY · Low Power | 29.0 mi | NE (41°) | High VHF RF 11 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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