You can get 16 free channels in ZIP 12846 (Lake George, NY)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 12846 · 3 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
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: S (172°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing S (172°), 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 12846
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | CBS | WRGB Schenectady, NY · Translator | 3.4 mi | SE (146°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 13 | NBC | WNYT Albany, NY · Translator | 3.4 mi | SE (146°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WNCE-CD Glens Falls, NY · Class A | 4.6 mi | SSE (150°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 10 | ABC | WTEN Albany, NY · Full Power | 51.0 mi | SSW (193°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 23 | FOX | WXXA-TV Albany, NY · Full Power | 51.0 mi | SSW (193°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 28 | PBS | WVER Rutland, VT · Full Power | 40.5 mi | ENE (58°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 17 | PBS | WMHT Schenectady, NY · Full Power | 51.0 mi | SSW (193°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 45 | CW | WCWN Schenectady, NY · Full Power | 51.0 mi | SSW (193°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 51 | MyNetworkTV | WNYA Pittsfield, MA · Full Power | 51.0 mi | SSW (193°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 55 | ION | WYPX-TV Amsterdam, NY · Full Power | 50.2 mi | SSW (192°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WNGX-LD Schenectady, NY · Low Power | 26.2 mi | SSE (149°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 38 | Local / LPTV | WNGN-LD Troy, NY · Low Power | 26.2 mi | SSE (149°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 3 | CBS | WCAX-TV Burlington, VT · Full Power | 94.8 mi | NNE (30°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 2 | NBC | WKTV Utica, NY · Full Power | 60.3 mi | WSW (254°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 5 | NBC | WPTZ Plattsburgh, NY · Full Power | 94.8 mi | NNE (30°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 31 | NBC | WNNE Montpelier, VT · Full Power | 94.8 mi | NNE (30°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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