You can get 10 free channels in ZIP 12972 (Plattsburgh, NY)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 12972 · 6 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
6 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: E (89°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing E (89°), 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 12972
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | ABC | WVNY Burlington, VT · Full Power | 36.7 mi | E (94°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 3 | CBS | WCAX-TV Burlington, VT · Full Power | 36.7 mi | E (94°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 5 | NBC | WPTZ Plattsburgh, NY · Full Power | 36.7 mi | E (94°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 31 | NBC | WNNE Montpelier, VT · Full Power | 36.7 mi | E (94°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 57 | PBS | WCFE-TV Plattsburgh, NY · Full Power | 18.4 mi | WNW (300°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | W18GE-D Plattsburgh, NY · Low Power | 14.7 mi | N (350°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 44 | FOX | WFFF-TV Burlington, VT · Full Power | 36.7 mi | E (94°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 33 | PBS | WETK Burlington, VT · Full Power | 36.8 mi | E (94°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W29EW-D Willsboro, NY · Translator | 12.5 mi | SSE (150°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 40 | ION | WYCI Saranac Lake, NY · Full Power | 31.9 mi | WSW (242°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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