WVNC-LD (NBC) · Channel 45
Low power TV station · Watertown, New York
WVNC-LD is a low power over-the-air TV station affiliated with NBC on virtual channel 45, licensed to Watertown, New York. Its signal is estimated to reach about 17 cities and towns within 31 miles.
About WVNC-LD
Low-power (LPTV) stations serve a local area at reduced power. They have secondary status, which means they must not interfere with full-power stations and can be displaced by them.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 31 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 17 cities and towns in our guide with about 74,500 residents, as far as Watertown, NY (5.2 miles).
The nearest other NBC station in our data is WKTV in Utica, NY, 74 miles away. Viewers between the two can sometimes receive both.
NBC is one of the four big commercial broadcast networks. Local NBC affiliates carry the national morning show, evening news and primetime lineup, plus Sunday Night Football and, in Olympic years, the Games.
Station facts
| Network | NBC |
| Virtual channel | 45 |
| Station type | Low power (LPD) |
| City of license | Watertown, NY |
| Tower location | 43.96794, -75.80589 |
| Effective radiated power | 15 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | Not listed |
| FCC facility ID | 188838 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WVNC-LD
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black River, NY | 3.1 mi | 191° S | Strong |
| Calcium, NY | 4.2 mi | 152° SSE | Good |
| Watertown, NY | 5.2 mi | 95° E | Good |
| Fort Drum, NY | 6.6 mi | 199° SSW | Good |
| Brownville, NY | 9.3 mi | 107° ESE | Good |
| West Carthage, NY | 9.5 mi | 267° W | Good |
| Carthage, NY | 9.8 mi | 266° W | Good |
| Dexter, NY | 12 mi | 103° ESE | Good |
| Adams Center, NY | 12 mi | 53° NE | Good |
| Philadelphia, NY | 14 mi | 201° SSW | Fair |
| Adams, NY | 15 mi | 45° NE | Fair |
| Sackets Harbor, NY | 16 mi | 84° E | Fair |
| Lowville, NY | 20 mi | 309° NW | Fair |
| Clayton, NY | 23 mi | 143° SE | Fair |
| Alexandria Bay, NY | 26 mi | 168° SSE | Fair |
| Richland, NY | 30 mi | 24° NNE | Fair |
| Gouverneur, NY | 31 mi | 214° SW | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WVNC-LD transmitter tower?
WVNC-LD broadcasts from a tower at 43.9679, -75.8059, near Black River, NY. It is licensed to Watertown, New York.
What channel is WVNC-LD on?
WVNC-LD appears as virtual channel 45 (45.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying NBC.
How far does WVNC-LD broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 31 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 39 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WVNC-LD with an antenna?
About 74,500 people live in the 17 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WVNC-LD?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WVNC-LD tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.