You can get 19 free channels in ZIP 12816 (Cambridge, NY)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 12816 · 3 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 14 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: WSW (240°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing WSW (240°), 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 12816
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| – | Local / LPTV | WNGX-LD Schenectady, NY · Low Power | 7.4 mi | WSW (257°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 38 | Local / LPTV | WNGN-LD Troy, NY · Low Power | 7.4 mi | WSW (257°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | W20EH-D Pownal, Etc., VT · Translator | 14.6 mi | SSE (149°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 10 | ABC | WTEN Albany, NY · Full Power | 43.0 mi | SW (228°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 6 | CBS | WRGB Schenectady, NY · Translator | 25.9 mi | NW (314°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 13 | NBC | WNYT Albany, NY · Translator | 21.8 mi | SW (215°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 23 | FOX | WXXA-TV Albany, NY · Full Power | 43.0 mi | SW (228°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 17 | PBS | WMHT Schenectady, NY · Full Power | 43.0 mi | SW (228°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 28 | PBS | WVER Rutland, VT · Full Power | 44.6 mi | NNE (18°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 45 | CW | WCWN Schenectady, NY · Full Power | 43.0 mi | SW (228°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 51 | MyNetworkTV | WNYA Pittsfield, MA · Full Power | 43.0 mi | SW (228°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 55 | ION | WYPX-TV Amsterdam, NY · Full Power | 42.1 mi | SW (228°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W30DM-D Manchester, Etc., VT · Translator | 15.9 mi | ENE (58°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W32FW-D Adams, MA · Translator | 30.1 mi | SSE (159°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 52 | PBS | WEKW-TV Keene, NH · Full Power | 51.3 mi | E (91°) | UHF RF 18 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WNCE-CD Glens Falls, NY · Class A | 24.9 mi | NW (313°) | UHF RF 31 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 57 | PBS | WGBY-TV Springfield, MA · Full Power | 66.8 mi | SE (146°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 4 | Local / LPTV | WZPJ-LD Albany, NY · Low Power | 42.1 mi | SW (228°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 14 | Local / LPTV | WYBN-LD Cobleskill, NY · Low Power | 42.9 mi | SW (228°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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