You can get 21 free channels in ZIP 14856 (Bath, NY)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 14856 · 3 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 7 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: SE (135°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SE (135°), 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 14856
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 | 22.1 mi | SE (137°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 48 | FOX | WYDC Corning, NY · Full Power | 22.1 mi | SE (137°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 30 | PBS | WSKA Corning, NY · Full Power | 22.1 mi | SE (137°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 18 | NBC | WETM-TV Elmira, NY · Full Power | 31.6 mi | SE (126°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W36FQ-D Elmira, NY · Low Power | 22.1 mi | SE (137°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WJKP-LD Corning, NY · Low Power | 22.1 mi | SE (137°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W15EG-D Corning, NY · Low Power | 22.1 mi | SE (137°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W19ET-D Bath, NY · Low Power | 16.6 mi | WSW (249°) | UHF RF 19 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 52 | Daystar | WNYI Ithaca, NY · Full Power | 55.8 mi | ENE (58°) | High VHF RF 13 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 13 | ABC | WHAM-TV Rochester, NY · Full Power | 53.5 mi | NNW (348°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 7 | ABC | WKBW-TV Buffalo, NY · Full Power | 66.2 mi | WNW (286°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 4 | CBS | WIVB-TV Buffalo, NY · Full Power | 66.9 mi | WNW (287°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 12 | CBS | WBNG-TV Binghamton, NY · Full Power | 75.8 mi | ESE (106°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 10 | NBC | WHEC-TV Rochester, NY · Full Power | 53.5 mi | NNW (348°) | High VHF RF 10 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 2 | NBC | WGRZ Buffalo, NY · Full Power | 65.2 mi | WNW (292°) | UHF RF 33 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 68 | FOX | WSYT Syracuse, NY · Full Power | 68.9 mi | ENE (59°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 40 | FOX | WICZ-TV Binghamton, NY · Full Power | 76.2 mi | ESE (106°) | High VHF RF 7 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 23 | CW | WNLO Buffalo, NY · Full Power | 66.9 mi | WNW (287°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 51 | ION | WPXJ-TV Batavia, NY · Full Power | 62.0 mi | WNW (297°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WDSS-LD Syracuse, NY · Low Power | 55.8 mi | ENE (58°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 15 | Local / LPTV | WKOF Syracuse, NY · Full Power | 74.7 mi | ENE (58°) | UHF RF 15 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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