You can get 23 free channels in ZIP 13803 (Cortland, NY)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 13803 · 2 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 14 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: N (354°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing N (354°), 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 13803
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | CBS | WBNG-TV Binghamton, NY · Full Power | 28.1 mi | S (169°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 40 | FOX | WICZ-TV Binghamton, NY · Full Power | 28.3 mi | SSE (169°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 9 | ABC | WSYR-TV Syracuse, NY · Full Power | 33.7 mi | N (3°) | UHF RF 17 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 5 | CBS | WTVH Syracuse, NY · Full Power | 33.8 mi | N (355°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 34 | NBC | WIVT Binghamton, NY · Full Power | 28.0 mi | SSE (168°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 3 | NBC | WSTM-TV Syracuse, NY · Full Power | 33.8 mi | N (355°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 68 | FOX | WSYT Syracuse, NY · Full Power | 30.1 mi | NNW (346°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 46 | PBS | WSKG-TV Binghamton, NY · Full Power | 28.0 mi | SSE (169°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 24 | PBS | WCNY-TV Syracuse, NY · Full Power | 33.8 mi | N (355°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 56 | ION | WSPX-TV Syracuse, NY · Full Power | 33.7 mi | N (3°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W26GN-D Binghamton, NY · Low Power | 28.0 mi | SSE (169°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 52 | Daystar | WNYI Ithaca, NY · Full Power | 30.7 mi | NW (321°) | High VHF RF 13 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WDSS-LD Syracuse, NY · Low Power | 30.7 mi | NW (321°) | High VHF RF 13 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 15 | Local / LPTV | WKOF Syracuse, NY · Full Power | 33.8 mi | N (355°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 18 | NBC | WETM-TV Elmira, NY · Full Power | 48.3 mi | WSW (240°) | UHF RF 23 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | W34FR-D Ithaca, NY · Translator | 26.7 mi | W (268°) | UHF RF 34 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 36 | ABC | WENY-TV Elmira, NY · Full Power | 56.7 mi | WSW (248°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 16 | ABC | WNEP-TV Scranton, PA · Full Power | 88.7 mi | S (174°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 22 | CBS | WYOU Scranton, PA · Full Power | 88.6 mi | S (174°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 2 | NBC | WKTV Utica, NY · Full Power | 71.9 mi | NE (51°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 28 | NBC | WBRE-TV Wilkes-Barre, PA · Full Power | 88.6 mi | S (174°) | High VHF RF 11 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 44 | PBS | WVIA-TV Scranton, PA · Full Power | 88.7 mi | S (174°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 64 | ION | WQPX-TV Scranton, PA · Full Power | 72.7 mi | SSE (167°) | UHF RF 33 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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