You can get 10 free channels in ZIP 05860 (Newport, VT)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 05860 · 1 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
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: SW (223°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SW (223°), 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 05860
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | PBS | WVTB St. Johnsbury, VT · Full Power | 19.1 mi | SSE (147°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 22 | ABC | WVNY Burlington, VT · Full Power | 39.8 mi | WSW (242°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 3 | CBS | WCAX-TV Burlington, VT · Full Power | 39.9 mi | WSW (242°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 5 | NBC | WPTZ Plattsburgh, NY · Full Power | 39.9 mi | WSW (242°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 31 | NBC | WNNE Montpelier, VT · Full Power | 39.9 mi | WSW (242°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 44 | FOX | WFFF-TV Burlington, VT · Full Power | 39.8 mi | WSW (242°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 49 | PBS | WLED-TV Littleton, NH · Full Power | 35.9 mi | SSE (150°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 33 | PBS | WETK Burlington, VT · Full Power | 39.8 mi | WSW (242°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 8 | ABC | WMTW Poland Spring, ME · Full Power | 93.7 mi | SE (134°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W34DQ-D Pittsburgh, NH · Translator | 38.7 mi | ENE (75°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Newport, VT Free TV Channels (10.6 mi from ZIP 05860 center) · Browse all Vermont cities & ZIPs.
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