WNYF-CD (Fox) · Channel 28
Class A TV station · Watertown, New York
WNYF-CD is a class a over-the-air TV station affiliated with Fox on virtual channel 28, licensed to Watertown, New York. Its signal is estimated to reach about 18 cities and towns within 36 miles.
About WNYF-CD
Class A stations are low-power stations that gained protected status under the Community Broadcasters Protection Act of 1999. They cover a smaller area than a full-power station, but other stations may not interfere with them.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 36 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 18 cities and towns in our guide with about 76,800 residents, as far as Watertown, NY (9.2 miles).
WNYF-CD shares its transmitter site with WWNY-TV (Fox). One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
The nearest other Fox station in our data is WWNY-TV in Carthage, NY, 0.0 miles away. Viewers between the two can sometimes receive both.
Fox is one of the four big commercial broadcast networks, known for its sports lineup including NFL, MLB and college football. Many Fox affiliates also produce local news.
Station facts
| Network | Fox |
| Virtual channel | 28 |
| Station type | Class A (DCA) |
| City of license | Watertown, NY |
| Tower location | 43.95417, -75.72889 |
| Effective radiated power | 15 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | Not listed |
| FCC facility ID | 168478 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WNYF-CD
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black River, NY | 5.2 mi | 141° SE | Good |
| West Carthage, NY | 5.8 mi | 256° WSW | Good |
| Carthage, NY | 6.2 mi | 254° WSW | Good |
| Fort Drum, NY | 7.4 mi | 167° SSE | Good |
| Calcium, NY | 7.5 mi | 129° SE | Good |
| Watertown, NY | 9.2 mi | 99° E | Good |
| Brownville, NY | 13 mi | 106° ESE | Fair |
| Philadelphia, NY | 14 mi | 184° S | Fair |
| Adams Center, NY | 15 mi | 65° ENE | Fair |
| Dexter, NY | 16 mi | 103° ESE | Fair |
| Lowville, NY | 17 mi | 314° NW | Fair |
| Adams, NY | 18 mi | 56° NE | Fair |
| Sackets Harbor, NY | 19 mi | 88° E | Fair |
| Clayton, NY | 26 mi | 138° SE | Fair |
| Alexandria Bay, NY | 28 mi | 160° SSE | Fair |
| Gouverneur, NY | 30 mi | 207° SSW | Fair |
| Richland, NY | 31 mi | 31° NNE | Fair |
| Pulaski, NY | 33 mi | 37° NE | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WNYF-CD transmitter tower?
WNYF-CD broadcasts from a tower at 43.9542, -75.7289, near Black River, NY. It is licensed to Watertown, New York.
What channel is WNYF-CD on?
WNYF-CD appears as virtual channel 28 (28.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying Fox.
How far does WNYF-CD broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 36 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 44 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WNYF-CD with an antenna?
About 76,800 people live in the 18 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WNYF-CD?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WNYF-CD tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.