You can get 19 free channels in ZIP 13838 (Sidney, NY)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 13838 · 2 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 4 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: WSW (241°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing WSW (241°), 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 13838
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | CBS | WBNG-TV Binghamton, NY · Full Power | 32.6 mi | WSW (241°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 40 | FOX | WICZ-TV Binghamton, NY · Full Power | 32.3 mi | WSW (240°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 34 | NBC | WIVT Binghamton, NY · Full Power | 32.1 mi | WSW (241°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 46 | PBS | WSKG-TV Binghamton, NY · Full Power | 32.2 mi | WSW (241°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 2 | NBC | WKTV Utica, NY · Full Power | 60.8 mi | NNE (22°) | UHF RF 29 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 68 | FOX | WSYT Syracuse, NY · Full Power | 57.8 mi | NW (315°) | UHF RF 14 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | W26GN-D Binghamton, NY · Low Power | 32.3 mi | WSW (241°) | UHF RF 26 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 16 | ABC | WNEP-TV Scranton, PA · Full Power | 80.3 mi | SSW (198°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 5 | CBS | WTVH Syracuse, NY · Full Power | 58.4 mi | NW (321°) | UHF RF 18 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 22 | CBS | WYOU Scranton, PA · Full Power | 80.3 mi | SSW (198°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 3 | NBC | WSTM-TV Syracuse, NY · Full Power | 58.4 mi | NW (321°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 28 | NBC | WBRE-TV Wilkes-Barre, PA · Full Power | 80.3 mi | SSW (198°) | High VHF RF 11 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 23 | FOX | WXXA-TV Albany, NY · Full Power | 74.4 mi | ENE (71°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 56 | FOX | WOLF-TV Hazleton, PA · Full Power | 80.2 mi | SSW (198°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 44 | PBS | WVIA-TV Scranton, PA · Full Power | 80.3 mi | SSW (198°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 38 | CW | WSWB Scranton, PA · Full Power | 61.3 mi | SSW (196°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 51 | MyNetworkTV | WNYA Pittsfield, MA · Full Power | 74.4 mi | ENE (71°) | High VHF RF 7 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 64 | ION | WQPX-TV Scranton, PA · Full Power | 61.4 mi | SSW (196°) | UHF RF 33 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 15 | Local / LPTV | WKOF Syracuse, NY · Full Power | 58.4 mi | NW (321°) | UHF RF 15 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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