You can get 18 free channels in ZIP 12470 (Catskill, NY)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 12470 · 7 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
7 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: N (8°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing N (8°), 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 12470
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | ABC | WTEN Albany, NY · Full Power | 23.8 mi | N (8°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 6 | CBS | WRGB Schenectady, NY · Full Power | 23.8 mi | N (8°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 13 | NBC | WNYT Albany, NY · Full Power | 23.8 mi | N (8°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 23 | FOX | WXXA-TV Albany, NY · Full Power | 23.8 mi | N (8°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 17 | PBS | WMHT Schenectady, NY · Full Power | 23.8 mi | N (8°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 45 | CW | WCWN Schenectady, NY · Full Power | 23.8 mi | N (8°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 51 | MyNetworkTV | WNYA Pittsfield, MA · Full Power | 23.8 mi | N (8°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 55 | ION | WYPX-TV Amsterdam, NY · Full Power | 24.6 mi | N (9°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WVBG-LD Greenwich, NY · Low Power | 18.5 mi | NNE (17°) | UHF RF 17 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 14 | Local / LPTV | WYBN-LD Cobleskill, NY · Low Power | 23.9 mi | N (8°) | UHF RF 26 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 4 | Local / LPTV | WZPJ-LD Albany, NY · Low Power | 24.6 mi | N (9°) | UHF RF 23 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 2 | NBC | WKTV Utica, NY · Full Power | 71.5 mi | NW (323°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 61 | FOX | WTIC-TV Hartford, CT · Full Power | 75.6 mi | ESE (122°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 57 | PBS | WGBY-TV Springfield, MA · Full Power | 73.2 mi | E (92°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 24 | PBS | WEDH Hartford, CT · Full Power | 75.6 mi | ESE (122°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 65 | PBS | WEDY New Haven, CT · Full Power | 75.6 mi | ESE (122°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 16 | Local / LPTV | WNYJ-LD Newburgh, NY · Low Power | 39.4 mi | S (174°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WYNB-LD Ellenville, NY · Low Power | 43.8 mi | SSW (199°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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