You can get 24 free channels in ZIP 14818 (Watkins Glen, NY)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 14818 · 1 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 10 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: SSE (156°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SSE (156°), 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 14818
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | NBC | WETM-TV Elmira, NY · Full Power | 24.2 mi | S (186°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 36 | ABC | WENY-TV Elmira, NY · Full Power | 25.3 mi | SSW (212°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 12 | CBS | WBNG-TV Binghamton, NY · Full Power | 52.1 mi | ESE (121°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 48 | FOX | WYDC Corning, NY · Full Power | 25.3 mi | SSW (212°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 68 | FOX | WSYT Syracuse, NY · Full Power | 43.1 mi | NE (47°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 40 | FOX | WICZ-TV Binghamton, NY · Full Power | 52.6 mi | ESE (121°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 30 | PBS | WSKA Corning, NY · Full Power | 25.3 mi | SSW (212°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W34FR-D Ithaca, NY · Translator | 12.3 mi | E (94°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 52 | Daystar | WNYI Ithaca, NY · Full Power | 30.8 mi | NE (39°) | High VHF RF 13 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WDSS-LD Syracuse, NY · Low Power | 30.8 mi | NE (39°) | High VHF RF 13 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 5 | CBS | WTVH Syracuse, NY · Full Power | 49.1 mi | NE (46°) | UHF RF 18 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 3 | NBC | WSTM-TV Syracuse, NY · Full Power | 49.1 mi | NE (46°) | UHF RF 19 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 24 | PBS | WCNY-TV Syracuse, NY · Full Power | 49.1 mi | NE (46°) | UHF RF 20 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 46 | PBS | WSKG-TV Binghamton, NY · Full Power | 52.3 mi | ESE (121°) | UHF RF 31 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | W36FQ-D Elmira, NY · Low Power | 25.3 mi | SSW (212°) | UHF RF 36 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 15 | Local / LPTV | WKOF Syracuse, NY · Full Power | 49.1 mi | NE (46°) | UHF RF 15 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 9 | ABC | WSYR-TV Syracuse, NY · Full Power | 52.7 mi | NE (50°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 13 | ABC | WHAM-TV Rochester, NY · Full Power | 60.9 mi | NW (321°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 34 | NBC | WIVT Binghamton, NY · Full Power | 52.4 mi | ESE (121°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 10 | NBC | WHEC-TV Rochester, NY · Full Power | 61.0 mi | NW (321°) | High VHF RF 10 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 56 | ION | WSPX-TV Syracuse, NY · Full Power | 52.7 mi | NE (50°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WJKP-LD Corning, NY · Low Power | 25.3 mi | SSW (212°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W15EG-D Corning, NY · Low Power | 25.3 mi | SSW (212°) | UHF RF 15 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W29EZ-D Elmira, NY · Low Power | 29.3 mi | S (177°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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