WNYS-CD
Class A TV station · Ithaca, New York
WNYS-CD is a class a over-the-air TV station, licensed to Ithaca, New York. Its signal is estimated to reach about 10 cities and towns within 17 miles.
About WNYS-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 17 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 10 cities and towns in our guide with about 57,500 residents, as far as Ithaca, NY (0.7 miles).
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Class A (DCA) |
| City of license | Ithaca, NY |
| Tower location | 42.42978, -76.49658 |
| Effective radiated power | 1.7 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | Not listed |
| FCC facility ID | 15567 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WNYS-CD
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Hill, NY | 0.1 mi | 294° WNW | Strong |
| Ithaca, NY | 0.7 mi | 180° S | Strong |
| East Ithaca, NY | 1.1 mi | 234° SW | Good |
| Cayuga Heights, NY | 2.1 mi | 192° SSW | Good |
| Northeast Ithaca, NY | 3.3 mi | 212° SSW | Good |
| Northwest Ithaca, NY | 3.6 mi | 141° SE | Good |
| Lansing, NY | 3.9 mi | 193° SSW | Good |
| Dryden, NY | 11 mi | 248° WSW | Fair |
| Trumansburg, NY | 12 mi | 132° SE | Fair |
| Groton, NY | 13 mi | 211° SSW | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
- WETM-TVCW · 18.2
- WSYTFox · 68
- WYDCFox · 48
- WENY-TVABC · 36
- WBNG-TVCW · 12.2
- WIVTABC · 34
- WBGH-CDNBC · 20
- WICZ-TVFox · 40
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WNYS-CD transmitter tower?
WNYS-CD broadcasts from a tower at 42.4298, -76.4966, near South Hill, NY. It is licensed to Ithaca, New York.
How far does WNYS-CD broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 17 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 37 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WNYS-CD with an antenna?
About 57,500 people live in the 10 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WNYS-CD?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WNYS-CD tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.