You can get 9 free channels in ZIP 12974 (Lake Placid, NY)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 12974 · 0 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 8 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: NE (45°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NE (45°), 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 12974
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | ABC | WVNY Burlington, VT · Full Power | 45.5 mi | NE (45°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 3 | CBS | WCAX-TV Burlington, VT · Full Power | 45.5 mi | NE (45°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 5 | NBC | WPTZ Plattsburgh, NY · Full Power | 45.4 mi | NE (45°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 31 | NBC | WNNE Montpelier, VT · Full Power | 45.4 mi | NE (45°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 44 | FOX | WFFF-TV Burlington, VT · Full Power | 45.5 mi | NE (45°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 28 | PBS | WVER Rutland, VT · Full Power | 33.0 mi | SSE (147°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 33 | PBS | WETK Burlington, VT · Full Power | 45.5 mi | NE (45°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 57 | PBS | WCFE-TV Plattsburgh, NY · Full Power | 48.5 mi | NNW (335°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W25BT-D Monkton, VT · Translator | 20.3 mi | NE (56°) | UHF RF 25 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
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