You can get 26 free channels in ZIP 12029 (Chatham, NY)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 12029 · 8 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
8 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 (309°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NW (309°), 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 12029
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | ABC | WTEN Albany, NY · Full Power | 33.1 mi | WNW (296°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 6 | CBS | WRGB Schenectady, NY · Translator | 11.3 mi | NE (38°) | Low VHF RF 5 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 13 | NBC | WNYT Albany, NY · Full Power | 33.1 mi | WNW (296°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 23 | FOX | WXXA-TV Albany, NY · Full Power | 33.1 mi | WNW (296°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 17 | PBS | WMHT Schenectady, NY · Full Power | 33.1 mi | WNW (296°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 45 | CW | WCWN Schenectady, NY · Full Power | 33.1 mi | WNW (296°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 51 | MyNetworkTV | WNYA Pittsfield, MA · Full Power | 33.1 mi | WNW (296°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | W28DA-D Pittsfield, MA · Translator | 8.2 mi | E (86°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 22 | NBC | WWLP Springfield, MA · Full Power | 43.4 mi | ESE (122°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 57 | PBS | WGBY-TV Springfield, MA · Full Power | 41.5 mi | ESE (107°) | High VHF RF 13 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 55 | ION | WYPX-TV Amsterdam, NY · Full Power | 33.1 mi | WNW (298°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W32FW-D Adams, MA · Translator | 20.1 mi | NE (40°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 40 | ABC | WGGB-TV Springfield, MA · Full Power | 41.4 mi | ESE (107°) | UHF RF 26 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 30 | NBC | WVIT New Britain, CT · Full Power | 58.0 mi | SSE (148°) | UHF RF 31 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 61 | FOX | WTIC-TV Hartford, CT · Full Power | 57.9 mi | SSE (148°) | UHF RF 34 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 24 | PBS | WEDH Hartford, CT · Full Power | 57.9 mi | SSE (148°) | UHF RF 30 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 65 | PBS | WEDY New Haven, CT · Full Power | 57.9 mi | SSE (148°) | UHF RF 30 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 20 | CW | WCCT-TV Waterbury, CT · Full Power | 57.9 mi | SSE (148°) | UHF RF 33 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 26 | ION | WHPX-TV New London, CT · Full Power | 57.9 mi | SSE (148°) | UHF RF 28 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WVBG-LD Greenwich, NY · Low Power | 29.2 mi | WNW (287°) | UHF RF 17 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 4 | Local / LPTV | WZPJ-LD Albany, NY · Low Power | 33.1 mi | WNW (298°) | UHF RF 23 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 14 | Local / LPTV | WYBN-LD Cobleskill, NY · Low Power | 33.2 mi | WNW (296°) | UHF RF 26 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 3 | CBS | WFSB Hartford, CT · Full Power | 54.5 mi | SE (144°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 52 | PBS | WEKW-TV Keene, NH · Full Power | 68.6 mi | NE (51°) | UHF RF 18 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W20EH-D Pownal, Etc., VT · Translator | 32.5 mi | NNE (18°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 19 | Local / LPTV | WRDM-CD Hartford, CT · Class A | 58.0 mi | SSE (148°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Chatham, NY Free TV Channels (9.6 mi from ZIP 12029 center) · Browse all New York cities & ZIPs.
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