You can get 24 free channels in ZIP 12742 (Monticello, NY)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 12742 · 0 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Outdoor Rooftop Directional Antenna
Signals here are mostly distant or weak. A rooftop directional antenna (with a mast preamp) gives you the best shot at reliable HD.
🧭 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: E (98°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing E (98°), 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 12742
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 | 18.8 mi | E (98°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 64 | ION | WQPX-TV Scranton, PA · Full Power | 55.9 mi | WSW (250°) | UHF RF 33 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 33 | MeTV | WJLP Middletown Township, NJ · Full Power | 78.8 mi | SSE (152°) | Low VHF RF 3 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 16 | ABC | WNEP-TV Scranton, PA · Full Power | 70.5 mi | WSW (238°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 7 | ABC | WABC-TV New York, NY · Full Power | 77.3 mi | SSE (150°) | High VHF RF 7 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 12 | CBS | WBNG-TV Binghamton, NY · Full Power | 67.6 mi | WNW (291°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 22 | CBS | WYOU Scranton, PA · Full Power | 70.6 mi | WSW (239°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 2 | CBS | WCBS-TV New York, NY · Full Power | 78.8 mi | SSE (152°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 28 | NBC | WBRE-TV Wilkes-Barre, PA · Full Power | 70.6 mi | WSW (239°) | High VHF RF 11 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 4 | NBC | WNBC New York, NY · Full Power | 78.8 mi | SSE (152°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 40 | FOX | WICZ-TV Binghamton, NY · Full Power | 67.2 mi | WNW (290°) | High VHF RF 7 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 23 | FOX | WXXA-TV Albany, NY · Full Power | 72.1 mi | NNE (30°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 44 | PBS | WVIA-TV Scranton, PA · Full Power | 70.5 mi | WSW (238°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 13 | PBS | WNET Newark, NJ · Full Power | 78.8 mi | SSE (152°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 39 | PBS | WLVT-TV Allentown, PA · Full Power | 88.5 mi | SSW (205°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 38 | CW | WSWB Scranton, PA · Full Power | 55.9 mi | WSW (250°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 11 | CW | WPIX New York, NY · Full Power | 77.3 mi | SSE (150°) | High VHF RF 11 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 51 | MyNetworkTV | WNYA Pittsfield, MA · Full Power | 72.1 mi | NNE (30°) | High VHF RF 7 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 47 | Telemundo | WNJU Linden, NJ · Full Power | 78.8 mi | SSE (152°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 69 | Independent | WFMZ-TV Allentown, PA · Full Power | 88.5 mi | SSW (205°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 60 | Independent | WBPH-TV Bethlehem, PA · Full Power | 88.5 mi | SSW (205°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W23ER-D Poughkeepsie, NY · Translator | 37.2 mi | E (90°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 16 | Local / LPTV | WNYJ-LD Newburgh, NY · Low Power | 37.2 mi | E (90°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 35 | Educational | WPPT Philadelphia, PA · Full Power | 88.5 mi | SSW (205°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Monticello, NY Free TV Channels (5.1 mi from ZIP 12742 center) · Browse all New York cities & ZIPs.
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