WXXI-TV
Full power TV station · Rochester, New York
WXXI-TV is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Rochester, New York. Its signal is estimated to reach about 66 cities and towns within 49 miles.
About WXXI-TV
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 273 kW effective radiated power, WXXI-TV runs more power than 50% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 152 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 4% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 39 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 49 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 66 cities and towns in our guide with about 558,000 residents, as far as Irondequoit, NY (5.4 miles).
WXXI-TV shares its transmitter site with WHAM-TV (CW), WHEC-TV (NBC), WROC-TV (CBS), WBGT-CD, WAWW-LD and WUHF (Fox) and 1 more. One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Rochester, NY |
| Tower location | 43.13528, -77.58389 |
| Effective radiated power | 273 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 152 m (499 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 57274 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WXXI-TV
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton, NY | 1.9 mi | 243° WSW | Strong |
| Rochester, NY | 2.1 mi | 130° SE | Strong |
| East Rochester, NY | 5.2 mi | 291° WNW | Strong |
| Irondequoit, NY | 5.4 mi | 182° S | Strong |
| Gates-North Gates, NY | 6.2 mi | 109° ESE | Strong |
| North Gates, NY | 6.6 mi | 116° ESE | Strong |
| Greece, NY | 7.5 mi | 133° SE | Strong |
| Fairport, NY | 7.6 mi | 290° WNW | Strong |
| Webster, NY | 9.4 mi | 236° SW | Strong |
| Spencerport, NY | 12 mi | 108° ESE | Strong |
| Honeoye Falls, NY | 13 mi | 1° N | Strong |
| Victor, NY | 14 mi | 320° NW | Good |
| Hilton, NY | 15 mi | 135° SE | Good |
| Ontario, NY | 16 mi | 249° WSW | Good |
| Avon, NY | 17 mi | 28° NNE | Good |
| Caledonia, NY | 18 mi | 50° NE | Good |
| Palmyra, NY | 18 mi | 286° WNW | Good |
| Clarkson, NY | 19 mi | 111° ESE | Good |
| Brockport, NY | 19 mi | 107° ESE | Good |
| Hamlin, NY | 21 mi | 124° SE | Good |
| Williamson, NY | 21 mi | 253° WSW | Good |
| Le Roy, NY | 23 mi | 62° ENE | Good |
| Canandaigua, NY | 23 mi | 320° NW | Good |
| Newark, NY | 25 mi | 284° WNW | Good |
| Geneseo, NY | 26 mi | 27° NNE | Good |
| Lyons, NY | 30 mi | 280° W | Good |
| Albion, NY | 32 mi | 104° ESE | Good |
| Mount Morris, NY | 32 mi | 27° NNE | Good |
| Batavia, NY | 32 mi | 73° ENE | Good |
| Geneva, NY | 36 mi | 301° WNW | Good |
| Perry, NY | 36 mi | 36° NE | Good |
| Warsaw, NY | 39 mi | 45° NE | Good |
| Waterloo, NY | 40 mi | 294° WNW | Good |
| Attica, NY | 40 mi | 62° ENE | Good |
| Dansville, NY | 40 mi | 8° N | Good |
| Medina, NY | 41 mi | 98° E | Good |
| Penn Yan, NY | 42 mi | 321° NW | Fair |
| Seneca Falls, NY | 43 mi | 292° WNW | Fair |
| Akron, NY | 47 mi | 80° E | Fair |
| Alden, NY | 49 mi | 70° ENE | Fair |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the WXXI-TV transmitter tower?
WXXI-TV broadcasts from a tower at 43.1353, -77.5839, near Brighton, NY. It is licensed to Rochester, New York.
How far does WXXI-TV broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 49 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 58 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WXXI-TV with an antenna?
About 558,000 people live in the 66 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WXXI-TV?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WXXI-TV tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.