You can get 13 free TV channels in Wilson, NY
3 channels are rated Strong (indoor-ready) near the center of Wilson. Check your exact ZIP code below.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 8 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: S (175°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing S (175°), 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 Wilson, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | FOX | WUTV Buffalo, NY · Full Power | 20.6 mi | SSW (194°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 17 | PBS | WNED-TV Buffalo, NY · Full Power | 20.2 mi | SSW (193°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 49 | MyNetworkTV | WNYO-TV Buffalo, NY · Full Power | 20.6 mi | SSW (194°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 7 | ABC | WKBW-TV Buffalo, NY · Full Power | 48.0 mi | SSE (167°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 4 | CBS | WIVB-TV Buffalo, NY · Full Power | 46.4 mi | SSE (167°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 2 | NBC | WGRZ Buffalo, NY · Full Power | 43.3 mi | SSE (162°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 23 | CW | WNLO Buffalo, NY · Full Power | 46.4 mi | SSE (167°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 51 | ION | WPXJ-TV Batavia, NY · Full Power | 41.3 mi | SSE (153°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 26 | Independent | WNYB Jamestown, NY · Full Power | 66.8 mi | SSW (198°) | Low VHF RF 5 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WBNF-CD Buffalo, NY · Class A | 20.6 mi | SSW (194°) | UHF RF 15 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 67 | Daystar | WBBZ-TV Springville, NY · Full Power | 51.9 mi | S (174°) | High VHF RF 7 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 13 | ABC | WHAM-TV Rochester, NY · Full Power | 63.9 mi | E (101°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WVTT-CD Olean, NY · Class A | 43.3 mi | SSE (162°) | High VHF RF 11 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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