TV channels & antenna towers in Brockport, New York

Brockport has 25 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 17 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WNIB-LD, 14 miles to the ENE.

25TV transmitters within 70 miles
7networks over the air
14 mito the closest tower
8,357population

Network channels in Brockport

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
FOXWUHFFox31 19 mi107° ESE GoodRochester, NY
CWWHAM-TVCW13.2 19 mi107° ESE FairRochester, NY
NBCWHEC-TVNBC10 19 mi107° ESE FairRochester, NY
CBSWROC-TVCBS8 19 mi107° ESE StrongRochester, NY
IONWPXJ-TVION51 40 mi221° SW GoodBatavia, NY
NBCWGRZNBC2 47 mi223° SW GoodBuffalo, NY
FOXWUTVFox29 52 mi256° WSW GoodBuffalo, NY
CBSWIVB-TVCBS4 52 mi222° SW GoodBuffalo, NY
CWWNLOCW23 52 mi222° SW GoodBuffalo, NY
ABCWKBW-TVABC7 53 mi221° SW GoodBuffalo, NY
MeTVWBBZ-TVMeTV67.3 60 mi222° SW PoorSpringville, NY

Over-the-air TV in Brockport

Brockport, New York has a population of about 8,360. There are 25 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 14 full-power, 4 Class A and 7 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 17 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 10 at good or strong strength.

9 of them are within 25 miles of Brockport, 2 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 14 are more than 45 miles out. Five of the 11 network stations in range are licensed to Buffalo, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Buffalo's stations.

For the networks, the best local options are ABC on channel 7 (WKBW-TV), CBS on channel 8 (WROC-TV), NBC on channel 2 (WGRZ), Fox on channel 31 (WUHF), CW on channel 23 (WNLO), ION on channel 51 (WPXJ-TV) and MeTV on channel 67.3 (WBBZ-TV). 3 full-power stations in range have no network listed in our data; these are typically public television, religious, shopping or independent stations.

Which way to point your antenna in Brockport

Point your antenna ESE, at about 107°. The main network towers for Brockport sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Four network stations, WUHF, WHAM-TV, WHEC-TV and WROC-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 19 miles east of Brockport (107° ESE). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 10 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Brockport at fair strength or better, 50% arrive from the southwest; the rest are spread across two other directions.

All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Brockport, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Brockport

The farthest main network tower for Brockport is WROC-TV (CBS), 19 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here.

WKBW-TV (ABC), 53 miles southwest and WGRZ (NBC), 47 miles southwest, are the exception: the nearest listed affiliates of those networks are far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for those.

An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.

Other stations near Brockport

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WNIB-LDLow power14 mi 76° ENEFairRochester, NY
WBGT-CDClass A19 mi 107° ESEFairRochester, NY
WAWW-LDLow power19 mi 107° ESEFairRochester, NY
WGCE-CDClass A19 mi 107° ESEFairRochester, NY
WXXI-TVFull power19 mi 107° ESEGoodRochester, NY
W17ED-DLow power36 mi 158° SSEPoorHornell, Alfred, NY
WWHC-LDLow power47 mi 223° SWPoorOlean, NY
WVTT-CDClass A47 mi 223° SWPoorOlean, NY
WNED-TVFull power51 mi 256° WSWFairBuffalo, NY
WBNF-CDClass A52 mi 256° WSWPoorBuffalo, NY
WNYO-TVFull power52 mi 256° WSWGoodBuffalo, NY
WBXZ-LDLow power53 mi 244° WSWPoorBuffalo, NY
WBUO-LDLow power56 mi 225° SWPoorBuffalo, NY
W19ET-DLow power65 mi 168° SSEPoorBath, NY

How Brockport compares with the rest of New York

With 17 stations at fair strength or better, Brockport ranks 670th of 1,012 places in New York: fewer than the typical New York town (23). Its nearest major network tower is 19 miles away, against a state median of 22 miles.

34% of New York's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an indoor antenna. The nearest larger city is Rochester, 17 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Brockport: step by step

  1. Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
  2. Point it toward 107° ESE, the direction of WROC-TV (CBS), 19 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
  3. Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
  4. Expect around 17 stations, each with a few subchannels. If one you want is missing, turn the antenna 5–10° toward it and scan again.
  5. Rescan every few months, or whenever a channel disappears; stations occasionally change frequency.

Frequently asked questions

What channel is ABC in Brockport, NY?

ABC is on channel 7 from WKBW-TV, broadcasting from 53 miles SW of Brockport. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Brockport, NY?

CBS is on channel 8 from WROC-TV, broadcasting from 19 miles ESE of Brockport. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Brockport, NY?

NBC is on channel 2 from WGRZ, broadcasting from 47 miles SW of Brockport. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Brockport, NY?

Fox is on channel 31 from WUHF, broadcasting from 19 miles ESE of Brockport. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Brockport, NY?

CW is on channel 23 from WNLO, broadcasting from 52 miles SW of Brockport. Estimated signal: good.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Brockport?

25 transmitters within 70 miles of Brockport; around 17 of them are likely to be receivable with indoor antenna. Each station usually carries several subchannels, so the total channel count after a scan is higher.

Which direction should I point my TV antenna in Brockport?

Point your antenna ESE, at about 107°. The main network towers for Brockport sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Brockport?

Indoor antenna (up to ~25 miles). The main towers are close. A flat indoor antenna near a window facing the towers should pull in the major networks. Picking up ABC and NBC from up to 53 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Brockport?

WKBW-TV (ABC), 53 miles southwest and WGRZ (NBC), 47 miles southwest, are the exception: the nearest listed affiliates of those networks are far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for those.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Brockport?

Yes. The free RCA Signal Finder app for iPhone and Android uses your phone's GPS and compass to show which way each tower is from where you stand.

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