You can get 29 free channels in ZIP 12743 (Monticello, NY)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 12743 · 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: W (262°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing W (262°), 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 12743
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64 | ION | WQPX-TV Scranton, PA · Full Power | 46.4 mi | W (262°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WYNB-LD Ellenville, NY · Low Power | 27.1 mi | ENE (67°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 16 | ABC | WNEP-TV Scranton, PA · Full Power | 58.7 mi | WSW (246°) | UHF RF 21 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 22 | CBS | WYOU Scranton, PA · Full Power | 58.9 mi | WSW (246°) | High VHF RF 12 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 28 | NBC | WBRE-TV Wilkes-Barre, PA · Full Power | 58.9 mi | WSW (246°) | High VHF RF 11 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 44 | PBS | WVIA-TV Scranton, PA · Full Power | 58.7 mi | WSW (246°) | UHF RF 21 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 38 | CW | WSWB Scranton, PA · Full Power | 46.5 mi | W (262°) | UHF RF 34 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 33 | MeTV | WJLP Middletown Township, NJ · Full Power | 71.3 mi | SE (143°) | Low VHF RF 3 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 7 | ABC | WABC-TV New York, NY · Full Power | 70.2 mi | SE (140°) | High VHF RF 7 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 12 | CBS | WBNG-TV Binghamton, NY · Full Power | 67.7 mi | WNW (303°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 2 | CBS | WCBS-TV New York, NY · Full Power | 71.3 mi | SE (143°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 4 | NBC | WNBC New York, NY · Full Power | 71.3 mi | SE (143°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 56 | FOX | WOLF-TV Hazleton, PA · Full Power | 58.7 mi | WSW (246°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 40 | FOX | WICZ-TV Binghamton, NY · Full Power | 67.3 mi | WNW (303°) | High VHF RF 7 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 50 | PBS | WNJN Montclair, NJ · Full Power | 65.5 mi | SSE (164°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 58 | PBS | WNJB New Brunswick, NJ · Full Power | 65.5 mi | SSE (164°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 13 | PBS | WNET Newark, NJ · Full Power | 71.3 mi | SE (143°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 39 | PBS | WLVT-TV Allentown, PA · Full Power | 74.0 mi | SSW (205°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 11 | CW | WPIX New York, NY · Full Power | 70.2 mi | SE (140°) | High VHF RF 11 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 31 | ION | WPXN-TV New York, NY · Full Power | 71.3 mi | SE (143°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 41 | Univision | WXTV-DT Paterson, NJ · Full Power | 70.2 mi | SE (140°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 47 | Telemundo | WNJU Linden, NJ · Full Power | 71.3 mi | SE (143°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 63 | Independent | WMBC-TV Newton, NJ · Full Power | 71.3 mi | SE (143°) | UHF RF 18 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 69 | Independent | WFMZ-TV Allentown, PA · Full Power | 74.0 mi | SSW (205°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 60 | Independent | WBPH-TV Bethlehem, PA · Full Power | 74.0 mi | SSW (205°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W23EX-D Sussex, NJ · Translator | 31.3 mi | SSE (150°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 68 | UniMás | WFUT-DT Newark, NJ · Full Power | 70.2 mi | SE (140°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 37 | Local / LPTV | WNWT-LD New York, NY · Low Power | 71.3 mi | SE (143°) | Low VHF RF 3 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 35 | Educational | WPPT Philadelphia, PA · Full Power | 74.0 mi | SSW (205°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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