TV channels & antenna towers in Fulton, New York

Fulton has 42 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 18 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WTVU-CD, 22 miles to the SE.

42TV transmitters within 70 miles
6networks over the air
22 mito the closest tower
11,552population

Network channels in Fulton

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
CWWSTM-TVCW3.2 30 mi150° SSE GoodSyracuse, NY
CBSWKOFCBS15 30 mi150° SSE GoodSyracuse, NY
FOXWSYTFox68 32 mi160° SSE GoodSyracuse, NY
IONWSPX-TVION56 33 mi143° SE FairSyracuse, NY
ABCWSYR-TVABC9 33 mi143° SE GoodSyracuse, NY
CWWWTICW50.2 52 mi42° NE FairWatertown, NY
NBCWVNC-LDNBC45 54 mi34° NE PoorWatertown, NY
FOXWWNY-TVFox7.2 56 mi38° NE WeakCarthage, NY
FOXWNYF-CDFox28 56 mi38° NE PoorWatertown, NY
NBCWHEC-TVNBC10 60 mi258° WSW PoorRochester, NY
CBSWROC-TVCBS8 60 mi258° WSW PoorRochester, NY
CWWHAM-TVCW13.2 60 mi258° WSW PoorRochester, NY
FOXWUHFFox31 60 mi258° WSW PoorRochester, NY
ABCWUTRABC20 64 mi101° E PoorUtica, NY
CWWFXVCW33.2 64 mi101° E WeakUtica, NY

Over-the-air TV in Fulton

Fulton is a town of about 11,600 people in New York. There are 42 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 18 full-power, 10 Class A, 12 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 18 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 5 at good or strong strength.

8 of them are within 25 miles of Fulton, 11 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 23 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.

For the networks, the best local options are ABC on channel 9 (WSYR-TV), CBS on channel 15 (WKOF), NBC on channel 10 (WHEC-TV), 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 Fulton

Point your antenna SSE, at about 151°. The main network towers for Fulton 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 30 miles southeast of Fulton (150° SSE). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 6 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Fulton at fair strength or better, 67% arrive from the southeast; the rest are spread across two other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Fulton

The farthest main network tower for Fulton is WSYR-TV (ABC), 33 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here.

WHEC-TV (NBC), 60 miles west, 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.

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 Fulton

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 27; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WTVU-CDClass A22 mi 145° SEFairSyracuse, NY
WHSU-CDClass A22 mi 145° SEFairSyracuse, NY
WMJQ-CDClass A22 mi 145° SEFairSyracuse, NY
WONO-CDClass A22 mi 145° SEFairSyracuse, Etc., NY
WVOA-LDLow power22 mi 145° SEWeakSyracuse, NY
WWLF-LDLow power22 mi 145° SEFairSyracuse, NY
WBLZ-LDLow power22 mi 145° SEFairSyracuse, NY
W16EA-DLow power23 mi 144° SEFairSyracuse, NY
WNDR-LDLow power27 mi 198° SSWWeakAuburn, NY
WCNY-TVFull power30 mi 150° SSEFairSyracuse, NY
WTVHFull power30 mi 150° SSEGoodSyracuse, NY
WNYIFull power36 mi 182° SFairIthaca, NY
WDSS-LDLow power36 mi 182° SFairSyracuse, NY
WTKO-CDClass A42 mi 115° ESEWeakOneida, NY
WPBS-DTFull power51 mi 43° NEFairWatertown, NY
WTKJ-LDLow power55 mi 4° NPoorWatertown, NY
WXXI-TVFull power60 mi 258° WSWPoorRochester, NY
WBGT-CDClass A60 mi 258° WSWPoorRochester, NY
WAWW-LDLow power60 mi 258° WSWPoorRochester, NY
WGCE-CDClass A60 mi 258° WSWPoorRochester, NY
W34FR-DTranslator61 mi 188° SPoorIthaca, NY
WNYS-CDClass A62 mi 184° SPoorIthaca, NY
WNIB-LDLow power63 mi 267° WPoorRochester, NY
WWDG-CDClass A64 mi 101° EPoorUtica, NY
W22DO-DTranslator64 mi 101° EPoorUtica, NY

How Fulton compares with the rest of New York

With 18 stations at fair strength or better, Fulton ranks 653rd of 1,012 places in New York: fewer than the typical New York town (23). Its nearest major network tower is 30 miles away, against a state median of 22 miles.

42% of New York's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an amplified indoor or attic antenna. The nearest larger city is Syracuse, 23 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Fulton: step by step

  1. Mount the antenna in the attic or high on the wall facing the towers, keeping the cable to the TV as short as you can.
  2. Point it toward 143° SE, the direction of WSYR-TV (ABC), 33 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 18 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 Fulton, NY?

ABC is on channel 9 from WSYR-TV, broadcasting from 33 miles SE of Fulton. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Fulton, NY?

CBS is on channel 15 from WKOF, broadcasting from 30 miles SSE of Fulton. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Fulton, NY?

NBC is on channel 10 from WHEC-TV, broadcasting from 60 miles WSW of Fulton. Estimated signal: very weak.

What channel is Fox in Fulton, NY?

Fox is on channel 68 from WSYT, broadcasting from 32 miles SSE of Fulton. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Fulton, NY?

CW is on channel 3.2 from WSTM-TV, broadcasting from 30 miles SSE of Fulton. Estimated signal: good.

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

42 transmitters within 70 miles of Fulton; around 18 of them are likely to be receivable with amplified indoor or attic 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 Fulton?

Point your antenna SSE, at about 151°. The main network towers for Fulton sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Fulton?

Amplified indoor or attic antenna (25–45 miles). Towers are at medium range. An amplified indoor antenna can work; an attic-mounted antenna is the safer choice. Picking up NBC from up to 60 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Fulton?

WHEC-TV (NBC), 60 miles west, 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 Fulton?

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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