You can get 12 free channels in ZIP 12986 (Tupper Lake, NY)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 12986 · 1 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Outdoor Rooftop Directional Antenna
Signals here are mostly distant or weak. A rooftop directional antenna (with a mast preamp) gives you the best shot at reliable HD.
🧭 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 (312°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NW (312°), 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 12986
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 | W25AT-D Tupper Lake, NY · Translator | 4.9 mi | SSW (205°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 18 | PBS | WNPI-DT Norwood, NY · Full Power | 27.9 mi | NW (312°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 40 | ION | WYCI Saranac Lake, NY · Full Power | 17.1 mi | ENE (62°) | UHF RF 34 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 22 | ABC | WVNY Burlington, VT · Full Power | 82.6 mi | ENE (75°) | High VHF RF 7 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 7 | CBS | WWNY-TV Carthage, NY · Full Power | 66.9 mi | WSW (254°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 3 | CBS | WCAX-TV Burlington, VT · Full Power | 82.6 mi | ENE (75°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 5 | NBC | WPTZ Plattsburgh, NY · Full Power | 82.6 mi | ENE (75°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 31 | NBC | WNNE Montpelier, VT · Full Power | 82.6 mi | ENE (75°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 57 | PBS | WCFE-TV Plattsburgh, NY · Full Power | 42.4 mi | NE (40°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 16 | PBS | WPBS-DT Watertown, NY · Full Power | 68.9 mi | WSW (249°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 33 | PBS | WETK Burlington, VT · Full Power | 82.7 mi | ENE (75°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WWNY-CD Massena, NY · Class A | 27.9 mi | NW (312°) | UHF RF 18 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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