You can get 18 free channels in ZIP 14609 (Rochester, NY)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 14609 · 9 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
9 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 (210°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SSW (210°), 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 14609
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | ABC | WHAM-TV Rochester, NY · Full Power | 3.3 mi | SSW (209°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 8 | CBS | WROC-TV Rochester, NY · Full Power | 3.3 mi | SSW (209°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 10 | NBC | WHEC-TV Rochester, NY · Full Power | 3.3 mi | SSW (209°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 31 | FOX | WUHF Rochester, NY · Full Power | 3.4 mi | SSW (210°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 21 | PBS | WXXI-TV Rochester, NY · Full Power | 3.3 mi | SSW (209°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WBGT-CD Rochester, NY · Class A | 3.3 mi | SSW (210°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WAWW-LD Rochester, NY · Low Power | 3.3 mi | SSW (210°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WGCE-CD Rochester, NY · Class A | 3.4 mi | SSW (210°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WNIB-LD Rochester, NY · Low Power | 8.0 mi | NW (318°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 51 | ION | WPXJ-TV Batavia, NY · Full Power | 53.3 mi | WSW (240°) | UHF RF 24 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 7 | ABC | WKBW-TV Buffalo, NY · Full Power | 65.7 mi | SW (236°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 4 | CBS | WIVB-TV Buffalo, NY · Full Power | 65.1 mi | WSW (237°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 2 | NBC | WGRZ Buffalo, NY · Full Power | 60.1 mi | WSW (239°) | UHF RF 33 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 29 | FOX | WUTV Buffalo, NY · Full Power | 70.2 mi | W (262°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 68 | FOX | WSYT Syracuse, NY · Full Power | 71.3 mi | ESE (106°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 23 | CW | WNLO Buffalo, NY · Full Power | 65.1 mi | WSW (237°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 52 | Daystar | WNYI Ithaca, NY · Full Power | 62.0 mi | ESE (114°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 15 | Local / LPTV | WKOF Syracuse, NY · Full Power | 74.1 mi | ESE (102°) | UHF RF 15 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Rochester, NY Free TV Channels (3.3 mi from ZIP 14609 center) · Browse all New York cities & ZIPs.
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