You can get 12 free channels in ZIP 14138 (Gowanda, NY)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 14138 · 4 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
4 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: NNE (33°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NNE (33°), 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 14138
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 | 28.2 mi | NE (51°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 4 | CBS | WIVB-TV Buffalo, NY · Full Power | 28.9 mi | NE (49°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 23 | CW | WNLO Buffalo, NY · Full Power | 28.9 mi | NE (49°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 26 | Independent | WNYB Jamestown, NY · Full Power | 9.0 mi | W (275°) | Low VHF RF 5 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 2 | NBC | WGRZ Buffalo, NY · Full Power | 34.0 mi | NE (47°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 29 | FOX | WUTV Buffalo, NY · Full Power | 44.8 mi | N (8°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 51 | ION | WPXJ-TV Batavia, NY · Full Power | 40.9 mi | NE (48°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 17 | PBS | WNED-TV Buffalo, NY · Full Power | 45.2 mi | N (9°) | UHF RF 31 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 49 | MyNetworkTV | WNYO-TV Buffalo, NY · Full Power | 44.8 mi | N (8°) | UHF RF 16 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WVTT-CD Olean, NY · Class A | 34.0 mi | NE (47°) | High VHF RF 11 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 24 | ABC | WJET-TV Erie, PA · Full Power | 57.1 mi | WSW (246°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 12 | NBC | WICU-TV Erie, PA · Full Power | 56.9 mi | WSW (246°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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