You can get 19 free channels in ZIP 12057 (Cambridge, NY)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 12057 · 2 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 14 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: WSW (240°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing WSW (240°), 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 12057
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | NBC | WNYT Albany, NY · Translator | 19.5 mi | SW (229°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | W20EH-D Pownal, Etc., VT · Translator | 9.1 mi | SE (145°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 10 | ABC | WTEN Albany, NY · Full Power | 41.7 mi | SW (235°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 6 | CBS | WRGB Schenectady, NY · Full Power | 41.7 mi | SW (235°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 23 | FOX | WXXA-TV Albany, NY · Full Power | 41.7 mi | SW (235°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 17 | PBS | WMHT Schenectady, NY · Full Power | 41.7 mi | SW (235°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 28 | PBS | WVER Rutland, VT · Full Power | 48.9 mi | NNE (14°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 45 | CW | WCWN Schenectady, NY · Full Power | 41.7 mi | SW (235°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 51 | MyNetworkTV | WNYA Pittsfield, MA · Full Power | 41.7 mi | SW (235°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 55 | ION | WYPX-TV Amsterdam, NY · Full Power | 40.8 mi | SW (236°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WNGX-LD Schenectady, NY · Low Power | 10.1 mi | WNW (290°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 38 | Local / LPTV | WNGN-LD Troy, NY · Low Power | 10.1 mi | WNW (290°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W30DM-D Manchester, Etc., VT · Translator | 17.5 mi | NE (40°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W32FW-D Adams, MA · Translator | 24.6 mi | SSE (160°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 52 | PBS | WEKW-TV Keene, NH · Full Power | 49.2 mi | E (85°) | UHF RF 18 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 57 | PBS | WGBY-TV Springfield, MA · Full Power | 61.4 mi | SE (145°) | High VHF RF 13 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WNCE-CD Glens Falls, NY · Class A | 30.1 mi | NW (317°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 4 | Local / LPTV | WZPJ-LD Albany, NY · Low Power | 40.8 mi | SW (236°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 14 | Local / LPTV | WYBN-LD Cobleskill, NY · Low Power | 41.6 mi | SW (235°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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