You can get 17 free channels in ZIP 13438 (Boonville, NY)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 13438 · 3 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 7 Strong/Moderate channels. An attic or 2nd-floor window antenna will lock in way more channels than a basic flat panel.
🧭 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 13438
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | ABC | WUTR Utica, NY · Full Power | 14.5 mi | S (183°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 2 | NBC | WKTV Utica, NY · Full Power | 20.6 mi | SSE (148°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 33 | FOX | WFXV Utica, NY · Full Power | 14.5 mi | S (183°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 12 | Local / LPTV | WWDG-CD Utica, NY · Class A | 14.5 mi | S (184°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W22DO-D Utica, NY · Translator | 14.6 mi | S (184°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 40 | Local / LPTV | WVVC-LD Utica, NY · Low Power | 22.0 mi | S (185°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W24FN-D Utica, NY · Low Power | 26.2 mi | SSW (213°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 9 | ABC | WSYR-TV Syracuse, NY · Full Power | 51.9 mi | WSW (237°) | UHF RF 17 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 7 | CBS | WWNY-TV Carthage, NY · Full Power | 50.3 mi | NW (326°) | High VHF RF 8 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 5 | CBS | WTVH Syracuse, NY · Full Power | 56.0 mi | WSW (240°) | UHF RF 18 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 3 | NBC | WSTM-TV Syracuse, NY · Full Power | 56.0 mi | WSW (240°) | UHF RF 19 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 68 | FOX | WSYT Syracuse, NY · Full Power | 61.8 mi | WSW (238°) | UHF RF 14 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 16 | PBS | WPBS-DT Watertown, NY · Full Power | 45.2 mi | NW (321°) | UHF RF 26 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 56 | ION | WSPX-TV Syracuse, NY · Full Power | 51.9 mi | WSW (237°) | UHF RF 36 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 15 | Local / LPTV | WKOF Syracuse, NY · Full Power | 56.0 mi | WSW (240°) | UHF RF 15 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 24 | PBS | WCNY-TV Syracuse, NY · Full Power | 56.0 mi | WSW (240°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 13 | Local / LPTV | WTKO-CD Oneida, NY · Class A | 32.4 mi | SW (232°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Boonville, NY Free TV Channels (12.2 mi from ZIP 13438 center) · Browse all New York cities & ZIPs.
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