You can get 24 free channels in ZIP 13431 (Utica, NY)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 13431 · 7 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
7 stations arrive with a Strong signal here. Place a quality indoor antenna near a window or wall facing the towers.
🧭 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: SSW (211°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SSW (211°), 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 13431
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | ABC | WUTR Utica, NY · Full Power | 6.8 mi | SW (230°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 2 | NBC | WKTV Utica, NY · Full Power | 9.9 mi | SE (138°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 33 | FOX | WFXV Utica, NY · Full Power | 6.8 mi | SW (229°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WPNY-LD Utica, Etc., NY · Low Power | 6.8 mi | SW (229°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | W22DO-D Utica, NY · Translator | 6.9 mi | SW (229°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 12 | Local / LPTV | WWDG-CD Utica, NY · Class A | 7.0 mi | SW (230°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 40 | Local / LPTV | WVVC-LD Utica, NY · Low Power | 13.4 mi | SSW (208°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | W24FN-D Utica, NY · Low Power | 22.2 mi | WSW (238°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 9 | ABC | WSYR-TV Syracuse, NY · Full Power | 51.3 mi | WSW (250°) | UHF RF 17 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 3 | NBC | WSTM-TV Syracuse, NY · Full Power | 55.8 mi | WSW (251°) | UHF RF 19 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 68 | FOX | WSYT Syracuse, NY · Full Power | 61.2 mi | WSW (249°) | UHF RF 14 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 56 | ION | WSPX-TV Syracuse, NY · Full Power | 51.3 mi | WSW (250°) | UHF RF 36 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 15 | Local / LPTV | WKOF Syracuse, NY · Full Power | 55.8 mi | WSW (251°) | UHF RF 15 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 10 | ABC | WTEN Albany, NY · Full Power | 67.2 mi | SE (127°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 5 | CBS | WTVH Syracuse, NY · Full Power | 55.8 mi | WSW (251°) | UHF RF 18 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 7 | CBS | WWNY-TV Carthage, NY · Full Power | 61.0 mi | NNW (328°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 13 | NBC | WNYT Albany, NY · Full Power | 67.2 mi | SE (127°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 23 | FOX | WXXA-TV Albany, NY · Full Power | 67.2 mi | SE (127°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 16 | PBS | WPBS-DT Watertown, NY · Full Power | 55.8 mi | NW (324°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 24 | PBS | WCNY-TV Syracuse, NY · Full Power | 55.8 mi | WSW (251°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 45 | CW | WCWN Schenectady, NY · Full Power | 67.2 mi | SE (127°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 51 | MyNetworkTV | WNYA Pittsfield, MA · Full Power | 67.2 mi | SE (127°) | High VHF RF 7 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 13 | Local / LPTV | WTKO-CD Oneida, NY · Class A | 31.5 mi | WSW (252°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 52 | Daystar | WNYI Ithaca, NY · Full Power | 74.4 mi | WSW (248°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Utica, NY Free TV Channels (10.9 mi from ZIP 13431 center) · Browse all New York cities & ZIPs.
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