You can get 16 free channels in ZIP 12036 (Stamford, NY)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 12036 · 0 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 9 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: ENE (71°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing ENE (71°), 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 12036
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 | 35.1 mi | E (79°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 6 | CBS | WRGB Schenectady, NY · Full Power | 35.1 mi | E (79°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 13 | NBC | WNYT Albany, NY · Full Power | 35.1 mi | E (79°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 2 | NBC | WKTV Utica, NY · Full Power | 41.4 mi | NNW (342°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 23 | FOX | WXXA-TV Albany, NY · Full Power | 35.1 mi | E (79°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 17 | PBS | WMHT Schenectady, NY · Full Power | 35.1 mi | E (79°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 45 | CW | WCWN Schenectady, NY · Full Power | 35.1 mi | E (79°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 51 | MyNetworkTV | WNYA Pittsfield, MA · Full Power | 35.1 mi | E (79°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WUCB-LD Cobleskill, NY · Low Power | 11.8 mi | NE (46°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 33 | FOX | WFXV Utica, NY · Full Power | 49.0 mi | NNW (330°) | UHF RF 34 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 55 | ION | WYPX-TV Amsterdam, NY · Full Power | 35.8 mi | ENE (78°) | UHF RF 19 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 20 | ABC | WUTR Utica, NY · Full Power | 49.0 mi | NNW (330°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 12 | CBS | WBNG-TV Binghamton, NY · Full Power | 72.3 mi | WSW (244°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 40 | FOX | WICZ-TV Binghamton, NY · Full Power | 72.1 mi | WSW (243°) | High VHF RF 7 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 14 | Local / LPTV | WYBN-LD Cobleskill, NY · Low Power | 35.2 mi | E (79°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 4 | Local / LPTV | WZPJ-LD Albany, NY · Low Power | 35.8 mi | ENE (78°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Stamford, NY Free TV Channels (9.3 mi from ZIP 12036 center) · Browse all New York cities & ZIPs.
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