You can get 9 free channels in ZIP 13638 (Black River, NY)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 13638 · 5 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
5 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: SSE (168°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SSE (168°), 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 13638
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | ABC | WWTI Watertown, NY · Full Power | 9.8 mi | S (170°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 7 | CBS | WWNY-TV Carthage, NY · Full Power | 4.7 mi | SSE (165°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 16 | PBS | WPBS-DT Watertown, NY · Full Power | 10.9 mi | S (173°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WVNC-LD Watertown, NY · Low Power | 4.4 mi | SW (216°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WNYF-CD Watertown, NY · Class A | 4.7 mi | SSE (165°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 2 | NBC | WKTV Utica, NY · Full Power | 75.3 mi | SSE (147°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 68 | FOX | WSYT Syracuse, NY · Full Power | 81.8 mi | SSW (196°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 56 | ION | WSPX-TV Syracuse, NY · Full Power | 75.5 mi | S (191°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 15 | Local / LPTV | WKOF Syracuse, NY · Full Power | 76.5 mi | SSW (194°) | UHF RF 15 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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