You can get 15 free TV channels in Oswego, NY
0 channels are rated Strong (indoor-ready) near the center of Oswego. Check your exact ZIP code below.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 7 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: SSE (151°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SSE (151°), 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.
All Free Over-the-Air TV Channels in Oswego, NY
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | ABC | WSYR-TV Syracuse, NY · Full Power | 42.9 mi | SE (146°) | UHF RF 17 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 5 | CBS | WTVH Syracuse, NY · Full Power | 40.4 mi | SSE (151°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 3 | NBC | WSTM-TV Syracuse, NY · Full Power | 40.4 mi | SSE (151°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 68 | FOX | WSYT Syracuse, NY · Full Power | 42.7 mi | SSE (159°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 24 | PBS | WCNY-TV Syracuse, NY · Full Power | 40.4 mi | SSE (151°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 56 | ION | WSPX-TV Syracuse, NY · Full Power | 42.9 mi | SE (146°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 15 | Local / LPTV | WKOF Syracuse, NY · Full Power | 40.4 mi | SSE (151°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 7 | CBS | WWNY-TV Carthage, NY · Full Power | 51.7 mi | NE (48°) | High VHF RF 8 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 16 | PBS | WPBS-DT Watertown, NY · Full Power | 47.8 mi | NE (54°) | UHF RF 26 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 50 | ABC | WWTI Watertown, NY · Full Power | 48.8 mi | NE (53°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 13 | ABC | WHAM-TV Rochester, NY · Full Power | 58.7 mi | WSW (248°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 8 | CBS | WROC-TV Rochester, NY · Full Power | 58.7 mi | WSW (248°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 10 | NBC | WHEC-TV Rochester, NY · Full Power | 58.7 mi | WSW (248°) | High VHF RF 10 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WVOA-LD Syracuse, NY · Low Power | 32.4 mi | SSE (148°) | Low VHF RF 6 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 52 | Daystar | WNYI Ithaca, NY · Full Power | 45.5 mi | S (176°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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