You can get 21 free channels in ZIP 13861 (Oneonta, NY)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 13861 · 0 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 3 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: W (261°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing W (261°), 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 13861
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 | 51.7 mi | SW (234°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 2 | NBC | WKTV Utica, NY · Full Power | 42.5 mi | NNE (14°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 40 | FOX | WICZ-TV Binghamton, NY · Full Power | 51.5 mi | SW (233°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 10 | ABC | WTEN Albany, NY · Full Power | 58.0 mi | E (81°) | UHF RF 24 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 13 | NBC | WNYT Albany, NY · Full Power | 58.0 mi | E (81°) | UHF RF 21 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 33 | FOX | WFXV Utica, NY · Full Power | 44.3 mi | N (358°) | UHF RF 34 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 23 | FOX | WXXA-TV Albany, NY · Full Power | 58.0 mi | E (81°) | High VHF RF 8 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 68 | FOX | WSYT Syracuse, NY · Full Power | 59.8 mi | WNW (296°) | UHF RF 14 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 46 | PBS | WSKG-TV Binghamton, NY · Full Power | 51.4 mi | SW (234°) | UHF RF 31 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 45 | CW | WCWN Schenectady, NY · Full Power | 58.0 mi | E (81°) | UHF RF 22 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 51 | MyNetworkTV | WNYA Pittsfield, MA · Full Power | 58.0 mi | E (81°) | High VHF RF 7 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 20 | ABC | WUTR Utica, NY · Full Power | 44.3 mi | N (358°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 9 | ABC | WSYR-TV Syracuse, NY · Full Power | 54.3 mi | NW (304°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 6 | CBS | WRGB Schenectady, NY · Full Power | 58.0 mi | E (81°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 5 | CBS | WTVH Syracuse, NY · Full Power | 58.3 mi | WNW (302°) | UHF RF 18 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 34 | NBC | WIVT Binghamton, NY · Full Power | 51.3 mi | SW (234°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 3 | NBC | WSTM-TV Syracuse, NY · Full Power | 58.3 mi | WNW (302°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 17 | PBS | WMHT Schenectady, NY · Full Power | 58.0 mi | E (81°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 56 | ION | WSPX-TV Syracuse, NY · Full Power | 54.3 mi | NW (304°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W24FN-D Utica, NY · Low Power | 39.9 mi | NNW (337°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 15 | Local / LPTV | WKOF Syracuse, NY · Full Power | 58.3 mi | WNW (302°) | UHF RF 15 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Oneonta, NY Free TV Channels (5.0 mi from ZIP 13861 center) · Browse all New York cities & ZIPs.
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