You can get 20 free channels in ZIP 14036 (Akron, NY)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 14036 · 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: SW (228°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SW (228°), 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 14036
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | ABC | WKBW-TV Buffalo, NY · Full Power | 26.0 mi | SSW (207°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 4 | CBS | WIVB-TV Buffalo, NY · Full Power | 24.8 mi | SSW (209°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 2 | NBC | WGRZ Buffalo, NY · Full Power | 19.7 mi | SSW (207°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 29 | FOX | WUTV Buffalo, NY · Full Power | 27.5 mi | W (278°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 23 | CW | WNLO Buffalo, NY · Full Power | 24.8 mi | SSW (209°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 49 | MyNetworkTV | WNYO-TV Buffalo, NY · Full Power | 27.5 mi | W (278°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 51 | ION | WPXJ-TV Batavia, NY · Full Power | 13.7 mi | SSW (195°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 13 | ABC | WHAM-TV Rochester, NY · Full Power | 42.2 mi | ENE (74°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 17 | PBS | WNED-TV Buffalo, NY · Full Power | 27.1 mi | W (278°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 26 | Independent | WNYB Jamestown, NY · Translator | 27.1 mi | W (278°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WVTT-CD Olean, NY · Class A | 19.7 mi | SSW (207°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WWHC-LD Olean, NY · Low Power | 19.7 mi | SSW (207°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 67 | Daystar | WBBZ-TV Springville, NY · Full Power | 32.8 mi | SSW (211°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 8 | CBS | WROC-TV Rochester, NY · Full Power | 42.2 mi | ENE (74°) | UHF RF 21 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 10 | NBC | WHEC-TV Rochester, NY · Full Power | 42.2 mi | ENE (74°) | High VHF RF 10 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 31 | FOX | WUHF Rochester, NY · Full Power | 42.1 mi | ENE (74°) | UHF RF 28 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 21 | PBS | WXXI-TV Rochester, NY · Full Power | 42.2 mi | ENE (74°) | UHF RF 22 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WBXZ-LD Buffalo, NY · Low Power | 25.5 mi | WSW (255°) | UHF RF 23 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WBNF-CD Buffalo, NY · Class A | 27.5 mi | W (278°) | UHF RF 15 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | W30FV-D Buffalo, NY · Low Power | 30.6 mi | W (274°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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