WSYT (Fox) · Channel 68
Full power TV station · Syracuse, New York
WSYT is a full power over-the-air TV station affiliated with Fox on virtual channel 68, licensed to Syracuse, New York. Its signal is estimated to reach about 164 cities and towns within 71 miles.
About WSYT
Full-power stations are the main licensed broadcasters in a market. They may run the highest power from the tallest towers and are protected from interference, so they set the core of what you can receive.
At 540 kW effective radiated power, WSYT runs more power than 63% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 443 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 63% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 62 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 71 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 164 cities and towns in our guide with about 988,000 residents, as far as Brighton, NY (71 miles).
The nearest other Fox station in our data is WICZ-TV in Binghamton, NY, 58 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 | 68 |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Syracuse, NY |
| Tower location | 42.88061, -76.19964 |
| Effective radiated power | 540 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 443 m (1,452 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 40758 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WSYT
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairmount, NY | 12 mi | 170° S | Strong |
| Syracuse, NY | 12 mi | 193° SSW | Strong |
| Solvay, NY | 12 mi | 178° S | Strong |
| Mattydale, NY | 15 mi | 190° S | Strong |
| North Syracuse, NY | 18 mi | 191° SSW | Strong |
| Auburn, NY | 19 mi | 101° E | Strong |
| Cortland, NY | 19 mi | 357° N | Good |
| Baldwinsville, NY | 20 mi | 161° SSE | Good |
| Centerport, NY | 23 mi | 119° ESE | Good |
| Seneca Falls, NY | 30 mi | 94° E | Good |
| Oneida, NY | 31 mi | 242° WSW | Good |
| Fulton, NY | 32 mi | 160° SSE | Good |
| Volney, NY | 33 mi | 166° SSE | Good |
| Ithaca, NY | 34 mi | 26° NNE | Good |
| South Hill, NY | 35 mi | 26° NNE | Good |
| Lakeview, NY | 35 mi | 331° NNW | Good |
| Geneva, NY | 39 mi | 89° E | Good |
| Norwich, NY | 42 mi | 305° NW | Good |
| Oswego, NY | 43 mi | 158° SSE | Good |
| Rome, NY | 44 mi | 239° WSW | Good |
| Newark, NY | 47 mi | 104° ESE | Good |
| Richland, NY | 48 mi | 189° S | Good |
| Utica, NY | 51 mi | 253° WSW | Good |
| Endwell, NY | 54 mi | 350° N | Good |
| Johnson City, NY | 54 mi | 347° NNW | Good |
| Endicott, NY | 55 mi | 352° N | Good |
| Canandaigua, NY | 55 mi | 89° E | Good |
| Binghamton, NY | 56 mi | 345° NNW | Good |
| Horseheads, NY | 59 mi | 32° NNE | Good |
| Ilion, NY | 60 mi | 261° W | Good |
| Herkimer, NY | 62 mi | 261° W | Good |
| Elmira, NY | 63 mi | 29° NNE | Good |
| Sayre, PA | 64 mi | 14° NNE | Fair |
| Oneonta, NY | 65 mi | 298° WNW | Fair |
| Southport, NY | 65 mi | 29° NNE | Fair |
| Webster, NY | 66 mi | 110° ESE | Fair |
| East Rochester, NY | 67 mi | 103° ESE | Fair |
| Corning, NY | 67 mi | 40° NE | Fair |
| Bath, NY | 68 mi | 56° NE | Fair |
| Brighton, NY | 71 mi | 105° ESE | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WSYT transmitter tower?
WSYT broadcasts from a tower at 42.8806, -76.1996, near Nedrow, NY. It is licensed to Syracuse, New York.
What channel is WSYT on?
WSYT appears as virtual channel 68 (68.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying Fox.
How far does WSYT broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 71 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 80 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WSYT with an antenna?
About 988,000 people live in the 164 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WSYT?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WSYT tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.