You can get 18 free channels in ZIP 14485 (Lima, NY)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 14485 · 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: N (353°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing N (353°), 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 14485
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | ABC | WHAM-TV Rochester, NY · Full Power | 17.5 mi | N (3°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 8 | CBS | WROC-TV Rochester, NY · Full Power | 17.5 mi | N (3°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 10 | NBC | WHEC-TV Rochester, NY · Full Power | 17.5 mi | N (3°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 21 | PBS | WXXI-TV Rochester, NY · Full Power | 17.5 mi | N (3°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 31 | FOX | WUHF Rochester, NY · Full Power | 17.4 mi | N (3°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 51 | ION | WPXJ-TV Batavia, NY · Full Power | 43.9 mi | W (261°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WGCE-CD Rochester, NY · Class A | 17.4 mi | N (3°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 7 | ABC | WKBW-TV Buffalo, NY · Full Power | 54.4 mi | WSW (252°) | UHF RF 34 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 4 | CBS | WIVB-TV Buffalo, NY · Full Power | 54.2 mi | WSW (254°) | UHF RF 36 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 2 | NBC | WGRZ Buffalo, NY · Full Power | 50.1 mi | WSW (257°) | UHF RF 33 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 23 | CW | WNLO Buffalo, NY · Full Power | 54.2 mi | WSW (254°) | UHF RF 36 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WBGT-CD Rochester, NY · Class A | 17.5 mi | N (3°) | UHF RF 29 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 36 | ABC | WENY-TV Elmira, NY · Full Power | 57.7 mi | SSE (152°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 29 | FOX | WUTV Buffalo, NY · Full Power | 67.8 mi | W (279°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 68 | FOX | WSYT Syracuse, NY · Full Power | 70.9 mi | E (90°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 49 | MyNetworkTV | WNYO-TV Buffalo, NY · Full Power | 67.8 mi | W (279°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 52 | Daystar | WNYI Ithaca, NY · Full Power | 59.2 mi | E (95°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 15 | Local / LPTV | WKOF Syracuse, NY · Full Power | 75.1 mi | E (86°) | UHF RF 15 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Lima, NY Free TV Channels (1.8 mi from ZIP 14485 center) · Browse all New York cities & ZIPs.
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