You can get 19 free channels in ZIP 12461 (Kingston, NY)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 12461 · 1 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 5 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: ENE (73°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing ENE (73°), 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 12461
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| – | Local / LPTV | WYNB-LD Ellenville, NY · Low Power | 16.4 mi | SSW (200°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 6 | CBS | WRGB Schenectady, NY · Translator | 11.9 mi | ENE (73°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 29 | Local / LPTV | WZPK-LD Monticello, NY · Low Power | 18.4 mi | SE (135°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W23ER-D Poughkeepsie, NY · Translator | 18.4 mi | SE (135°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 16 | Local / LPTV | WNYJ-LD Newburgh, NY · Low Power | 18.4 mi | SE (135°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 10 | ABC | WTEN Albany, NY · Full Power | 51.0 mi | NNE (14°) | UHF RF 24 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 13 | NBC | WNYT Albany, NY · Full Power | 51.0 mi | NNE (14°) | UHF RF 21 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 23 | FOX | WXXA-TV Albany, NY · Full Power | 51.0 mi | NNE (14°) | High VHF RF 8 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 17 | PBS | WMHT Schenectady, NY · Full Power | 51.0 mi | NNE (14°) | UHF RF 25 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 45 | CW | WCWN Schenectady, NY · Full Power | 51.0 mi | NNE (14°) | UHF RF 22 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 51 | MyNetworkTV | WNYA Pittsfield, MA · Full Power | 51.0 mi | NNE (14°) | High VHF RF 7 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 7 | ABC | WABC-TV New York, NY · Full Power | 81.3 mi | S (170°) | High VHF RF 7 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 2 | CBS | WCBS-TV New York, NY · Full Power | 83.5 mi | S (172°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 30 | NBC | WVIT New Britain, CT · Full Power | 74.3 mi | E (101°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 4 | NBC | WNBC New York, NY · Full Power | 83.5 mi | S (172°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 11 | CW | WPIX New York, NY · Full Power | 81.3 mi | S (170°) | High VHF RF 11 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 55 | ION | WYPX-TV Amsterdam, NY · Full Power | 51.9 mi | NNE (14°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 47 | Telemundo | WNJU Linden, NJ · Full Power | 83.5 mi | S (172°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 33 | MeTV | WJLP Middletown Township, NJ · Full Power | 83.5 mi | S (172°) | Low VHF RF 3 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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