You can get 14 free channels in ZIP 14742 (Lakewood, NY)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 14742 · 1 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: WNW (292°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing WNW (292°), 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 14742
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Independent | WNYB Jamestown, NY · Full Power | 19.4 mi | NNE (12°) | Low VHF RF 5 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 24 | ABC | WJET-TV Erie, PA · Full Power | 39.4 mi | W (262°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 12 | NBC | WICU-TV Erie, PA · Full Power | 39.0 mi | W (262°) | High VHF RF 12 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W24EU-D Erie, PA · Low Power | 23.4 mi | WSW (258°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 7 | ABC | WKBW-TV Buffalo, NY · Full Power | 50.2 mi | NE (44°) | UHF RF 34 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 35 | CBS | WSEE-TV Erie, PA · Full Power | 39.0 mi | W (262°) | UHF RF 21 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 4 | CBS | WIVB-TV Buffalo, NY · Full Power | 51.1 mi | NE (43°) | UHF RF 36 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 54 | PBS | WQLN Erie, PA · Full Power | 39.2 mi | W (263°) | UHF RF 27 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 23 | CW | WNLO Buffalo, NY · Full Power | 51.1 mi | NE (43°) | UHF RF 36 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 2 | NBC | WGRZ Buffalo, NY · Full Power | 56.2 mi | NE (42°) | UHF RF 33 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 66 | FOX | WFXP Erie, PA · Full Power | 39.4 mi | W (262°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 29 | FOX | WUTV Buffalo, NY · Full Power | 65.5 mi | NNE (17°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 17 | PBS | WNED-TV Buffalo, NY · Full Power | 65.9 mi | NNE (17°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 51 | ION | WPXJ-TV Batavia, NY · Full Power | 63.1 mi | NE (43°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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