You can get 24 free channels in ZIP 13036 (Central Square, NY)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 13036 · 7 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
7 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: S (175°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing S (175°), 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 13036
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | ABC | WSYR-TV Syracuse, NY · Full Power | 27.4 mi | SSE (162°) | UHF RF 17 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 5 | CBS | WTVH Syracuse, NY · Full Power | 26.4 mi | S (172°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 3 | NBC | WSTM-TV Syracuse, NY · Full Power | 26.4 mi | S (172°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 68 | FOX | WSYT Syracuse, NY · Full Power | 30.6 mi | S (181°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 24 | PBS | WCNY-TV Syracuse, NY · Full Power | 26.4 mi | S (172°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 56 | ION | WSPX-TV Syracuse, NY · Full Power | 27.4 mi | SSE (162°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 15 | Local / LPTV | WKOF Syracuse, NY · Full Power | 26.4 mi | S (172°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WVOA-LD Syracuse, NY · Low Power | 18.4 mi | S (176°) | Low VHF RF 6 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WBLZ-LD Syracuse, NY · Low Power | 18.4 mi | S (176°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 51 | Local / LPTV | WHSU-CD Syracuse, NY · Class A | 18.4 mi | S (176°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 11 | Local / LPTV | WONO-CD Syracuse, Etc., NY · Class A | 18.4 mi | S (176°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 22 | Local / LPTV | WTVU-CD Syracuse, NY · Class A | 18.4 mi | S (176°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 40 | Local / LPTV | WMJQ-CD Syracuse, NY · Class A | 18.4 mi | S (176°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W16EA-D Syracuse, NY · Low Power | 19.0 mi | S (174°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 52 | Daystar | WNYI Ithaca, NY · Full Power | 38.2 mi | SSW (199°) | High VHF RF 13 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 7 | CBS | WWNY-TV Carthage, NY · Full Power | 49.3 mi | NNE (28°) | High VHF RF 8 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 16 | PBS | WPBS-DT Watertown, NY · Full Power | 43.8 mi | NNE (32°) | UHF RF 26 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WWLF-LD Syracuse, NY · Low Power | 18.4 mi | S (176°) | UHF RF 35 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WDSS-LD Syracuse, NY · Low Power | 38.2 mi | SSW (199°) | High VHF RF 13 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 50 | ABC | WWTI Watertown, NY · Full Power | 45.0 mi | NNE (31°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 20 | ABC | WUTR Utica, NY · Full Power | 52.4 mi | ESE (103°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 2 | NBC | WKTV Utica, NY · Full Power | 64.7 mi | ESE (103°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 33 | FOX | WFXV Utica, NY · Full Power | 52.5 mi | ESE (103°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 13 | Local / LPTV | WTKO-CD Oneida, NY · Class A | 31.7 mi | SE (124°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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