WUTV (Fox) · Channel 29
Full power TV station · Buffalo, New York
WUTV is a full power over-the-air TV station affiliated with Fox on virtual channel 29, licensed to Buffalo, New York. Its signal is estimated to reach about 97 cities and towns within 66 miles.
About WUTV
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 1,000 kW effective radiated power, WUTV runs more power than 79% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 329 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 40% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 54 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 66 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 97 cities and towns in our guide with about 1,050,000 residents, as far as Jamestown, NY (66 miles).
WUTV shares its transmitter site with WBNF-CD, WNYO-TV and WNED-TV. One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
The nearest other Fox station in our data is WUHF in Rochester, NY, 68 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 | 29 |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Buffalo, NY |
| Tower location | 43.02561, -78.92836 |
| Effective radiated power | 1,000 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 329 m (1,079 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 415 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WUTV
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Island, NY | 1.8 mi | 107° ESE | Strong |
| Grandyle Village, NY | 2.4 mi | 34° NE | Strong |
| Tonawanda, NY | 2.5 mi | 279° W | Strong |
| North Tonawanda, NY | 3.4 mi | 254° WSW | Strong |
| Kenmore, NY | 5.1 mi | 324° NW | Strong |
| Amherst, NY | 7.3 mi | 297° WNW | Strong |
| Eggertsville, NY | 7.6 mi | 304° NW | Strong |
| Niagara Falls, NY | 8.0 mi | 126° SE | Strong |
| Buffalo, NY | 9.9 mi | 345° NNW | Strong |
| Williamsville, NY | 11 mi | 294° WNW | Strong |
| Cheektowaga, NY | 12 mi | 314° NW | Strong |
| Harris Hill, NY | 13 mi | 288° WNW | Strong |
| West Seneca, NY | 14 mi | 332° NNW | Strong |
| South Lockport, NY | 15 mi | 234° SW | Strong |
| Depew, NY | 15 mi | 305° NW | Strong |
| Lackawanna, NY | 15 mi | 339° NNW | Strong |
| Lockport, NY | 16 mi | 230° SW | Strong |
| Lancaster, NY | 16 mi | 304° WNW | Strong |
| Hamburg, NY | 22 mi | 347° NNW | Strong |
| East Aurora, NY | 24 mi | 318° NW | Strong |
| Lake Erie Beach, NY | 29 mi | 14° NNE | Good |
| Boston, NY | 29 mi | 341° NNW | Good |
| Medina, NY | 30 mi | 244° WSW | Good |
| Batavia, NY | 37 mi | 273° W | Good |
| Springville, NY | 38 mi | 340° NNW | Good |
| Albion, NY | 40 mi | 248° WSW | Good |
| Dunkirk, NY | 43 mi | 28° NNE | Good |
| Fredonia, NY | 45 mi | 27° NNE | Good |
| Le Roy, NY | 48 mi | 274° W | Good |
| Brockport, NY | 52 mi | 256° WSW | Good |
| Portland, NY | 52 mi | 31° NNE | Good |
| Clarkson, NY | 52 mi | 254° WSW | Good |
| Hamlin, NY | 54 mi | 250° WSW | Good |
| Geneseo, NY | 58 mi | 286° WNW | Fair |
| Hilton, NY | 60 mi | 253° WSW | Fair |
| Salamanca, NY | 61 mi | 350° N | Fair |
| Gates-North Gates, NY | 63 mi | 262° W | Fair |
| North Gates, NY | 63 mi | 261° W | Fair |
| Greece, NY | 64 mi | 259° W | Fair |
| Jamestown, NY | 66 mi | 14° NNE | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WUTV transmitter tower?
WUTV broadcasts from a tower at 43.0256, -78.9284, near Grand Island, NY. It is licensed to Buffalo, New York.
What channel is WUTV on?
WUTV appears as virtual channel 29 (29.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying Fox.
How far does WUTV broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 66 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 75 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WUTV with an antenna?
About 1,050,000 people live in the 97 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WUTV?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WUTV tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.