You can get 19 free channels in ZIP 05742 (Rutland, VT)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 05742 · 1 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 3 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: NE (52°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NE (52°), 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 05742
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 | 19.2 mi | NNW (329°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 52 | PBS | WEKW-TV Keene, NH · Full Power | 38.3 mi | SE (134°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W23EU-D Rutland, VT · Translator | 11.3 mi | NNW (334°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 6 | CBS | WRGB Schenectady, NY · Translator | 43.0 mi | W (260°) | UHF RF 15 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 13 | NBC | WNYT Albany, NY · Translator | 43.0 mi | W (260°) | UHF RF 28 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | W30DM-D Manchester, Etc., VT · Translator | 20.4 mi | SSW (210°) | UHF RF 30 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 22 | ABC | WVNY Burlington, VT · Full Power | 76.6 mi | N (4°) | High VHF RF 7 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 10 | ABC | WTEN Albany, NY · Full Power | 78.1 mi | SW (226°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 3 | CBS | WCAX-TV Burlington, VT · Full Power | 76.5 mi | N (4°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 5 | NBC | WPTZ Plattsburgh, NY · Full Power | 76.5 mi | N (4°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 31 | NBC | WNNE Montpelier, VT · Full Power | 76.5 mi | N (4°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 23 | FOX | WXXA-TV Albany, NY · Full Power | 78.1 mi | SW (226°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 17 | PBS | WMHT Schenectady, NY · Full Power | 78.1 mi | SW (226°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 57 | PBS | WGBY-TV Springfield, MA · Full Power | 82.5 mi | S (171°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 45 | CW | WCWN Schenectady, NY · Full Power | 78.1 mi | SW (226°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 51 | MyNetworkTV | WNYA Pittsfield, MA · Full Power | 78.1 mi | SW (226°) | High VHF RF 7 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 55 | ION | WYPX-TV Amsterdam, NY · Full Power | 77.2 mi | SW (226°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W26FR-D Charlestown, Etc., NH · Translator | 30.8 mi | E (93°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W36FE-D Hanover, NH · Low Power | 42.8 mi | ENE (62°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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