You can get 15 free channels in ZIP 05088 (Rutland, VT)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 05088 · 2 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Outdoor Rooftop Directional Antenna
Signals here are mostly distant or weak. A rooftop directional antenna (with a mast preamp) gives you the best shot at reliable HD.
🧭 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: SSW (204°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SSW (204°), 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 05088
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | PBS | WVER Rutland, VT · Full Power | 18.0 mi | SSW (204°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | W36FE-D Hanover, NH · Low Power | 8.0 mi | ENE (73°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 22 | ABC | WVNY Burlington, VT · Full Power | 64.0 mi | NNW (337°) | High VHF RF 7 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 3 | CBS | WCAX-TV Burlington, VT · Full Power | 63.9 mi | NNW (337°) | UHF RF 20 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 5 | NBC | WPTZ Plattsburgh, NY · Full Power | 63.9 mi | NNW (337°) | UHF RF 14 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 31 | NBC | WNNE Montpelier, VT · Full Power | 63.9 mi | NNW (337°) | UHF RF 14 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 52 | PBS | WEKW-TV Keene, NH · Full Power | 44.5 mi | S (184°) | UHF RF 18 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 33 | PBS | WETK Burlington, VT · Full Power | 63.9 mi | NNW (337°) | UHF RF 32 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 9 | ABC | WMUR-TV Manchester, NH · Full Power | 59.9 mi | SE (143°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 8 | ABC | WMTW Poland Spring, ME · Full Power | 78.0 mi | E (81°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 6 | NBC | WCSH Portland, ME · Full Power | 80.6 mi | E (80°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 44 | FOX | WFFF-TV Burlington, VT · Full Power | 64.0 mi | NNW (337°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 49 | PBS | WLED-TV Littleton, NH · Full Power | 54.7 mi | NNE (31°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 11 | PBS | WENH-TV Durham, NH · Full Power | 65.1 mi | ESE (122°) | High VHF RF 11 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 20 | PBS | WVTB St. Johnsbury, VT · Full Power | 65.2 mi | NNE (18°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Rutland, VT Free TV Channels (33.9 mi from ZIP 05088 center) · Browse all Vermont cities & ZIPs.
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