You can get 15 free channels in ZIP 13804 (Sidney, NY)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 13804 · 2 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 4 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: WSW (248°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing WSW (248°), 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 13804
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 | 31.3 mi | WSW (249°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 40 | FOX | WICZ-TV Binghamton, NY · Full Power | 31.0 mi | WSW (248°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 34 | NBC | WIVT Binghamton, NY · Full Power | 30.8 mi | WSW (249°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 46 | PBS | WSKG-TV Binghamton, NY · Full Power | 30.9 mi | WSW (249°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 22 | CBS | WYOU Scranton, PA · Full Power | 76.4 mi | SSW (200°) | High VHF RF 12 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 2 | NBC | WKTV Utica, NY · Full Power | 64.6 mi | NNE (20°) | UHF RF 29 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 28 | NBC | WBRE-TV Wilkes-Barre, PA · Full Power | 76.4 mi | SSW (200°) | High VHF RF 11 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 68 | FOX | WSYT Syracuse, NY · Full Power | 61.4 mi | NW (318°) | UHF RF 14 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 64 | ION | WQPX-TV Scranton, PA · Full Power | 57.4 mi | SSW (198°) | UHF RF 33 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | W26GN-D Binghamton, NY · Low Power | 31.0 mi | WSW (249°) | UHF RF 26 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 16 | ABC | WNEP-TV Scranton, PA · Full Power | 76.3 mi | SSW (199°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 56 | FOX | WOLF-TV Hazleton, PA · Full Power | 76.3 mi | SSW (199°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 44 | PBS | WVIA-TV Scranton, PA · Full Power | 76.3 mi | SSW (199°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 38 | CW | WSWB Scranton, PA · Full Power | 57.4 mi | SSW (198°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 15 | Local / LPTV | WKOF Syracuse, NY · Full Power | 62.2 mi | NW (323°) | UHF RF 15 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Sidney, NY Free TV Channels (5.7 mi from ZIP 13804 center) · Browse all New York cities & ZIPs.
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