You can get 14 free channels in ZIP 05042 (Barre, VT)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 05042 · 4 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
4 stations arrive with a Strong signal here. Place a quality indoor antenna near a window or wall facing the towers.
🧭 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 (318°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NW (318°), 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.
Channel Lineup & Tower Directions for ZIP 05042
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | NBC | WPTZ Plattsburgh, NY · Full Power | 39.9 mi | WNW (300°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 31 | NBC | WNNE Montpelier, VT · Full Power | 39.9 mi | WNW (300°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 49 | PBS | WLED-TV Littleton, NH · Full Power | 19.9 mi | ENE (68°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 20 | PBS | WVTB St. Johnsbury, VT · Full Power | 25.0 mi | NNE (25°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 22 | ABC | WVNY Burlington, VT · Full Power | 39.9 mi | WNW (300°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 3 | CBS | WCAX-TV Burlington, VT · Full Power | 39.9 mi | WNW (300°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 44 | FOX | WFFF-TV Burlington, VT · Full Power | 39.9 mi | WNW (300°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 33 | PBS | WETK Burlington, VT · Full Power | 39.8 mi | WNW (300°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 8 | ABC | WMTW Poland Spring, ME · Full Power | 72.5 mi | ESE (112°) | High VHF RF 8 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 28 | PBS | WVER Rutland, VT · Full Power | 58.3 mi | SSW (197°) | High VHF RF 10 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | W36FE-D Hanover, NH · Low Power | 37.0 mi | S (183°) | UHF RF 36 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 13 | CBS | WGME-TV Portland, ME · Full Power | 83.4 mi | ESE (105°) | UHF RF 15 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 6 | NBC | WCSH Portland, ME · Full Power | 74.5 mi | ESE (111°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 23 | FOX | WPFO Waterville, ME · Full Power | 83.4 mi | ESE (105°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Barre, VT Free TV Channels (19.9 mi from ZIP 05042 center) · Browse all Vermont cities & ZIPs.
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