You can get 16 free channels in ZIP 12842 (Lake George, NY)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 12842 · 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: Multiple Directions
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing Multiple Directions, 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 12842
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | PBS | WVER Rutland, VT · Full Power | 58.8 mi | E (94°) | High VHF RF 10 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 10 | ABC | WTEN Albany, NY · Full Power | 76.8 mi | S (170°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 22 | ABC | WVNY Burlington, VT · Full Power | 91.5 mi | NE (52°) | High VHF RF 7 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 6 | CBS | WRGB Schenectady, NY · Translator | 39.0 mi | SE (137°) | UHF RF 15 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 7 | CBS | WWNY-TV Carthage, NY · Full Power | 74.0 mi | WNW (283°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 3 | CBS | WCAX-TV Burlington, VT · Full Power | 91.5 mi | NE (52°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 13 | NBC | WNYT Albany, NY · Translator | 39.0 mi | SE (137°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 2 | NBC | WKTV Utica, NY · Full Power | 54.0 mi | SW (218°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 5 | NBC | WPTZ Plattsburgh, NY · Full Power | 91.5 mi | NE (52°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 31 | NBC | WNNE Montpelier, VT · Full Power | 91.5 mi | NE (52°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 33 | FOX | WFXV Utica, NY · Full Power | 60.0 mi | SW (229°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 23 | FOX | WXXA-TV Albany, NY · Full Power | 76.8 mi | S (170°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 57 | PBS | WCFE-TV Plattsburgh, NY · Full Power | 70.2 mi | NNE (16°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 17 | PBS | WMHT Schenectady, NY · Full Power | 76.8 mi | S (170°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 45 | CW | WCWN Schenectady, NY · Full Power | 76.8 mi | S (170°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 51 | MyNetworkTV | WNYA Pittsfield, MA · Full Power | 76.8 mi | S (170°) | High VHF RF 7 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Lake George, NY Free TV Channels (34.8 mi from ZIP 12842 center) · Browse all New York cities & ZIPs.
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