You can get 18 free channels in ZIP 12863 (Ballston Spa, NY)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 12863 · 8 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
8 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: SSW (192°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SSW (192°), 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 12863
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 | 30.3 mi | S (188°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 6 | CBS | WRGB Schenectady, NY · Full Power | 30.3 mi | S (188°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 13 | NBC | WNYT Albany, NY · Full Power | 30.3 mi | S (188°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 23 | FOX | WXXA-TV Albany, NY · Full Power | 30.3 mi | S (188°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 17 | PBS | WMHT Schenectady, NY · Full Power | 30.3 mi | S (188°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 45 | CW | WCWN Schenectady, NY · Full Power | 30.3 mi | S (188°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 51 | MyNetworkTV | WNYA Pittsfield, MA · Full Power | 30.3 mi | S (188°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 55 | ION | WYPX-TV Amsterdam, NY · Full Power | 29.5 mi | S (187°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WNCE-CD Glens Falls, NY · Class A | 18.4 mi | NNE (31°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WNGX-LD Schenectady, NY · Low Power | 20.8 mi | E (98°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 38 | Local / LPTV | WNGN-LD Troy, NY · Low Power | 20.8 mi | E (98°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WFNY-CD Gloversville, NY · Class A | 22.3 mi | W (278°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 4 | Local / LPTV | WZPJ-LD Albany, NY · Low Power | 29.5 mi | S (187°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 14 | Local / LPTV | WYBN-LD Cobleskill, NY · Low Power | 30.2 mi | S (188°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 2 | NBC | WKTV Utica, NY · Full Power | 51.0 mi | W (274°) | UHF RF 29 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 28 | PBS | WVER Rutland, VT · Full Power | 58.5 mi | NE (45°) | High VHF RF 10 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WVBG-LD Greenwich, NY · Low Power | 36.0 mi | S (183°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W20EH-D Pownal, Etc., VT · Translator | 37.9 mi | ESE (111°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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