You can get 10 free channels in ZIP 05486 (Burlington, VT)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 05486 · 8 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
8 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: ESE (107°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing ESE (107°), 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 05486
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | ABC | WVNY Burlington, VT · Full Power | 25.3 mi | ESE (106°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 3 | CBS | WCAX-TV Burlington, VT · Full Power | 25.3 mi | ESE (106°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 5 | NBC | WPTZ Plattsburgh, NY · Full Power | 25.3 mi | ESE (106°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 31 | NBC | WNNE Montpelier, VT · Full Power | 25.3 mi | ESE (106°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 44 | FOX | WFFF-TV Burlington, VT · Full Power | 25.3 mi | ESE (106°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 33 | PBS | WETK Burlington, VT · Full Power | 25.4 mi | ESE (106°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 57 | PBS | WCFE-TV Plattsburgh, NY · Full Power | 28.6 mi | W (280°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | W18GE-D Plattsburgh, NY · Low Power | 17.9 mi | WNW (304°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | W29EW-D Willsboro, NY · Translator | 16.5 mi | SSW (202°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 20 | PBS | WVTB St. Johnsbury, VT · Full Power | 69.8 mi | E (93°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Burlington, VT Free TV Channels (10.0 mi from ZIP 05486 center) · Browse all Vermont cities & ZIPs.
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