WYCI
Full power TV station · Saranac Lake, New York
WYCI is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Saranac Lake, New York. Its signal is estimated to reach about 8 cities and towns within 35 miles.
About WYCI
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 11.4 kW effective radiated power, WYCI runs more power than 6% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW). Stations on VHF channels are licensed at much lower power than UHF stations to cover the same area, so a low figure does not always mean a weak signal.
Its antenna sits 97 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 2% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 33 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 35 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 8 cities and towns in our guide with about 27,500 residents.
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Saranac Lake, NY |
| Tower location | 44.34114, -74.12819 |
| Effective radiated power | 11.4 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 97 m (318 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 77515 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WYCI
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saranac Lake, NY | 0.8 mi | 11° N | Strong |
| Lake Placid, NY | 8.4 mi | 301° WNW | Good |
| North Elba, NY | 11 mi | 308° NW | Good |
| Tupper Lake, NY | 18 mi | 64° ENE | Fair |
| Elizabethtown, NY | 28 mi | 288° WNW | Fair |
| Dannemora, NY | 33 mi | 217° SW | Fair |
| Peru, NY | 34 mi | 241° WSW | Fair |
| Keeseville, NY | 34 mi | 251° WSW | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WYCI transmitter tower?
WYCI broadcasts from a tower at 44.3411, -74.1282, near Saranac Lake, NY. It is licensed to Saranac Lake, New York.
How far does WYCI broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 35 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 42 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WYCI with an antenna?
About 27,500 people live in the 8 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WYCI?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WYCI tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.