You can get 29 free channels in ZIP 14816 (Horseheads, NY)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 14816 · 4 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
4 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 (201°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SSW (201°), 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 14816
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | ABC | WENY-TV Elmira, NY · Full Power | 17.9 mi | WSW (258°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 18 | NBC | WETM-TV Elmira, NY · Full Power | 9.4 mi | SW (228°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 48 | FOX | WYDC Corning, NY · Full Power | 17.9 mi | WSW (258°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 30 | PBS | WSKA Corning, NY · Full Power | 17.9 mi | WSW (258°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 12 | CBS | WBNG-TV Binghamton, NY · Full Power | 41.3 mi | ESE (103°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 40 | FOX | WICZ-TV Binghamton, NY · Full Power | 41.7 mi | ESE (103°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 46 | PBS | WSKG-TV Binghamton, NY · Full Power | 41.6 mi | ESE (103°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W29EZ-D Elmira, NY · Low Power | 11.7 mi | SSW (192°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WJKP-LD Corning, NY · Low Power | 17.9 mi | WSW (258°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W15EG-D Corning, NY · Low Power | 17.9 mi | WSW (258°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W36FQ-D Elmira, NY · Low Power | 17.9 mi | WSW (258°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 52 | Daystar | WNYI Ithaca, NY · Full Power | 44.4 mi | NNE (20°) | High VHF RF 13 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 34 | NBC | WIVT Binghamton, NY · Full Power | 41.7 mi | ESE (103°) | UHF RF 27 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 68 | FOX | WSYT Syracuse, NY · Full Power | 54.5 mi | NNE (30°) | UHF RF 14 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WDSS-LD Syracuse, NY · Low Power | 44.4 mi | NNE (20°) | High VHF RF 13 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 9 | ABC | WSYR-TV Syracuse, NY · Full Power | 63.1 mi | NE (35°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 16 | ABC | WNEP-TV Scranton, PA · Full Power | 83.2 mi | SSE (147°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 5 | CBS | WTVH Syracuse, NY · Full Power | 60.4 mi | NNE (31°) | UHF RF 18 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 22 | CBS | WYOU Scranton, PA · Full Power | 83.0 mi | SSE (147°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 3 | NBC | WSTM-TV Syracuse, NY · Full Power | 60.4 mi | NNE (31°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 28 | NBC | WBRE-TV Wilkes-Barre, PA · Full Power | 83.0 mi | SSE (147°) | High VHF RF 11 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 56 | FOX | WOLF-TV Hazleton, PA · Full Power | 83.1 mi | SSE (147°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 24 | PBS | WCNY-TV Syracuse, NY · Full Power | 60.4 mi | NNE (31°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 44 | PBS | WVIA-TV Scranton, PA · Full Power | 83.2 mi | SSE (147°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 64 | ION | WQPX-TV Scranton, PA · Full Power | 74.0 mi | SE (135°) | UHF RF 33 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WECY-LD Elmira, NY · Low Power | 17.9 mi | WSW (258°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W20CP-D Mansfield, PA · Translator | 31.8 mi | SSW (198°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W26GN-D Binghamton, NY · Low Power | 41.5 mi | ESE (103°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 15 | Local / LPTV | WKOF Syracuse, NY · Full Power | 60.4 mi | NNE (31°) | UHF RF 15 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Horseheads, NY Free TV Channels (5.2 mi from ZIP 14816 center) · Browse all New York cities & ZIPs.
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