TV channels & antenna towers in East Syracuse, New York
East Syracuse has 37 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 22 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is W16EA-D, 3.8 miles to the WSW.
Network channels in East Syracuse
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CWWSTM-TVCW | 3.2 | 8.6 mi | 194° SSW | Strong | Syracuse, NY |
| CBSWKOFCBS | 15 | 8.6 mi | 194° SSW | Strong | Syracuse, NY |
| IONWSPX-TVION | 56 | 8.8 mi | 162° SSE | Good | Syracuse, NY |
| ABCWSYR-TVABC | 9 | 8.8 mi | 162° SSE | Good | Syracuse, NY |
| FOXWSYTFox | 68 | 14 mi | 206° SSW | Strong | Syracuse, NY |
| ABCWUTRABC | 20 | 46 mi | 83° E | Fair | Utica, NY |
| CWWFXVCW | 33.2 | 46 mi | 83° E | Good | Utica, NY |
| NBCWKTVNBC | 2 | 57 mi | 87° E | Good | Utica, NY |
| CWWWTICW | 50.2 | 59 mi | 18° NNE | Weak | Watertown, NY |
| NBCWVNC-LDNBC | 45 | 64 mi | 12° NNE | Poor | Watertown, NY |
| FOXWWNY-TVFox | 7.2 | 64 mi | 16° NNE | Poor | Carthage, NY |
| FOXWNYF-CDFox | 28 | 64 mi | 16° NNE | Poor | Watertown, NY |
| ABCWIVTABC | 34 | 70 mi | 174° S | Poor | Binghamton, NY |
| NBCWBGH-CDNBC | 20 | 70 mi | 174° S | Poor | Binghamton, NY |
| CWWBNG-TVCW | 12.2 | 70 mi | 175° S | Poor | Binghamton, NY |
Over-the-air TV in East Syracuse
East Syracuse, New York has a population of about 3,010. Our map shows 37 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 17 full-power, 9 Class A, 9 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 22 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 17 at good or strong strength.
16 of them are within 25 miles of East Syracuse, 4 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 17 are more than 45 miles out. Five of the 15 network stations in range are licensed to Syracuse, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Syracuse's stations.
The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 9 (WSYR-TV), CBS on channel 15 (WKOF), NBC on channel 2 (WKTV), Fox on channel 68 (WSYT), CW on channel 3.2 (WSTM-TV) and ION on channel 56 (WSPX-TV). 5 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 East Syracuse
Point your antenna S, at about 187°. The main network towers for East Syracuse sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Two network stations, WSTM-TV and WKOF, transmit from the same tower site about 8.6 miles south of East Syracuse (194° SSW). That one direction covers every station on the site.
Of the 8 full-power and Class A network signals that reach East Syracuse at fair strength or better, 50% arrive from the south; the rest are spread across two other directions.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from East Syracuse, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for East Syracuse
The farthest main network tower for East Syracuse is WSYT (Fox), 14 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here.
WKTV (NBC), 57 miles east, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is 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 that one.
WSTM-TV is only 8.6 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.
Other stations near East Syracuse
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W16EA-DLow power | 3.8 mi | 254° WSW | Good | Syracuse, NY |
| WTVU-CDClass A | 4.5 mi | 264° W | Good | Syracuse, NY |
| WHSU-CDClass A | 4.5 mi | 264° W | Good | Syracuse, NY |
| WMJQ-CDClass A | 4.5 mi | 264° W | Good | Syracuse, NY |
| WONO-CDClass A | 4.5 mi | 264° W | Good | Syracuse, Etc., NY |
| WVOA-LDLow power | 4.5 mi | 264° W | Good | Syracuse, NY |
| WWLF-LDLow power | 4.5 mi | 264° W | Good | Syracuse, NY |
| WBLZ-LDLow power | 4.5 mi | 264° W | Good | Syracuse, NY |
| WCNY-TVFull power | 8.6 mi | 194° SSW | Good | Syracuse, NY |
| WTVHFull power | 8.6 mi | 194° SSW | Strong | Syracuse, NY |
| WTKO-CDClass A | 21 mi | 90° E | Fair | Oneida, NY |
| WNYIFull power | 26 mi | 225° SW | Fair | Ithaca, NY |
| WDSS-LDLow power | 26 mi | 225° SW | Fair | Syracuse, NY |
| WNDR-LDLow power | 27 mi | 253° WSW | Weak | Auburn, NY |
| WVVC-LDLow power | 45 mi | 92° E | Poor | Utica, NY |
| WWDG-CDClass A | 46 mi | 83° E | Poor | Utica, NY |
| W22DO-DTranslator | 46 mi | 83° E | Poor | Utica, NY |
| WPNY-LDLow power | 46 mi | 83° E | Poor | Utica, Etc., NY |
| WNYS-CDClass A | 49 mi | 206° SSW | Poor | Ithaca, NY |
| W34FR-DTranslator | 50 mi | 211° SSW | Poor | Ithaca, NY |
| WPBS-DTFull power | 58 mi | 18° NNE | Fair | Watertown, NY |
| WSKG-TVFull power | 70 mi | 174° S | Weak | Binghamton, NY |
How East Syracuse compares with the rest of New York
With 22 stations at fair strength or better, East Syracuse ranks 521st of 1,012 places in New York: fewer than the typical New York town (23). Its nearest major network tower is 8.6 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 Syracuse, 3.7 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in East Syracuse: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 206° SSW, the direction of WSYT (Fox), 14 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
- Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
- Expect around 22 stations, each with a few subchannels. If one you want is missing, turn the antenna 5–10° toward it and scan again.
- Rescan every few months, or whenever a channel disappears; stations occasionally change frequency.
Frequently asked questions
What channel is ABC in East Syracuse, NY?
ABC is on channel 9 from WSYR-TV, broadcasting from 8.8 miles SSE of East Syracuse. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CBS in East Syracuse, NY?
CBS is on channel 15 from WKOF, broadcasting from 8.6 miles SSW of East Syracuse. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is NBC in East Syracuse, NY?
NBC is on channel 2 from WKTV, broadcasting from 57 miles E of East Syracuse. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in East Syracuse, NY?
Fox is on channel 68 from WSYT, broadcasting from 14 miles SSW of East Syracuse. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CW in East Syracuse, NY?
CW is on channel 3.2 from WSTM-TV, broadcasting from 8.6 miles SSW of East Syracuse. Estimated signal: strong.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in East Syracuse?
37 transmitters within 70 miles of East Syracuse; around 22 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 East Syracuse?
Point your antenna S, at about 187°. The main network towers for East Syracuse sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in East Syracuse?
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 NBC from up to 57 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in East Syracuse?
WKTV (NBC), 57 miles east, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is 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 that one.
Is there an app to find TV towers in East Syracuse?
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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More: all TV stations in New York · Northeast region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of East Syracuse; signal estimates ignore terrain.