TV channels & antenna towers in Glens Falls, New York

Glens Falls has 27 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 12 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WNCE-CD, 5.2 miles to the WSW.

27TV transmitters within 70 miles
6networks over the air
5.2 mito the closest tower
14,291population

Network channels in Glens Falls

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
IONWYPX-TVION55 50 mi201° SSW GoodAmsterdam, NY
FOXWXXA-TVFox23 51 mi202° SSW FairAlbany, NY
CWWCWNCW45 51 mi202° SSW GoodSchenectady, NY
NBCWNYTNBC13 51 mi202° SSW GoodAlbany, NY
CBSWRGBCBS6 51 mi202° SSW GoodSchenectady, NY
ABCWTENABC10 51 mi202° SSW GoodAlbany, NY
NBCWKTVNBC2 67 mi258° WSW FairUtica, NY

Over-the-air TV in Glens Falls

With roughly 14,300 residents, Glens Falls is a city in New York. Our map shows 27 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 10 full-power, 2 Class A, 8 low-power and 7 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 12 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 7 at good or strong strength.

3 of them are within 25 miles of Glens Falls, 5 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 19 are more than 45 miles out. Three of the 7 network stations in range are licensed to Albany, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Albany's stations.

The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 10 (WTEN), CBS on channel 6 (WRGB), NBC on channel 13 (WNYT), Fox on channel 23 (WXXA-TV), CW on channel 45 (WCWN) and ION on channel 55 (WYPX-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 Glens Falls

Point your antenna SSW, at about 202°. The main network towers for Glens Falls sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Six network stations, WYPX-TV, WXXA-TV, WCWN, WNYT and WRGB and others, transmit from the same tower site about 50 miles south of Glens Falls (201° SSW). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 7 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Glens Falls at fair strength or better, 86% arrive from the south; the rest are spread across one other direction.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Glens Falls

The farthest main network tower for Glens Falls is WXXA-TV (Fox), 51 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.

At this distance a low-noise preamplifier mounted on the mast, right below the antenna, helps more than an amplifier near the TV. It boosts the signal before cable loss eats into it. See the amplifier guide.

Other stations near Glens Falls

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WNCE-CDClass A5.2 mi 254° WSWGoodGlens Falls, NY
WNGN-LDLow power21 mi 163° SSEFairTroy, NY
WNGX-LDLow power21 mi 163° SSEFairSchenectady, NY
W30DM-DTranslator28 mi 110° ESEWeakManchester, Etc., VT
W23EU-DTranslator37 mi 61° ENEPoorRutland, VT
W20EH-DTranslator37 mi 146° SEPoorPownal, Etc., VT
WFNY-CDClass A39 mi 249° WSWWeakGloversville, NY
W18FE-DTranslator41 mi 243° WSWPoorGloversville, NY
WZPJ-LDLow power50 mi 201° SSWPoorAlbany, NY
WYBN-LDLow power51 mi 202° SSWPoorCobleskill, NY
WMHTFull power51 mi 202° SSWGoodSchenectady, NY
WNYAFull power51 mi 202° SSWFairPittsfield, MA
W32FW-DTranslator52 mi 152° SSEPoorAdams, MA
WVBG-LDLow power56 mi 198° SSWPoorGreenwich, NY
WYBM-LDLow power57 mi 144° SEPoorWestmoreland, NH
WUCB-LDLow power64 mi 225° SWPoorCobleskill, NY
W28DA-DTranslator64 mi 162° SSEPoorPittsfield, MA
WEKW-TVFull power67 mi 106° ESEWeakKeene, NH
WYCU-LDLow power68 mi 84° EPoorCharlestown, Etc., NH
W25BT-DTranslator68 mi 22° NNEPoorMonkton, VT

How Glens Falls compares with the rest of New York

With 12 stations at fair strength or better, Glens Falls ranks 882nd of 1,012 places in New York: fewer than the typical New York town (23). Its nearest major network tower is 50 miles away, against a state median of 22 miles.

24% of New York's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna. The nearest larger city is Schenectady, 37 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Glens Falls: step by step

  1. Mount an outdoor antenna on the roof or a mast, as high as you can safely get it, with a clear view toward the towers.
  2. Point it toward 202° SSW, the direction of WXXA-TV (Fox), 51 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 12 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 Glens Falls, NY?

ABC is on channel 10 from WTEN, broadcasting from 51 miles SSW of Glens Falls. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Glens Falls, NY?

CBS is on channel 6 from WRGB, broadcasting from 51 miles SSW of Glens Falls. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Glens Falls, NY?

NBC is on channel 13 from WNYT, broadcasting from 51 miles SSW of Glens Falls. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Glens Falls, NY?

Fox is on channel 23 from WXXA-TV, broadcasting from 51 miles SSW of Glens Falls. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CW in Glens Falls, NY?

CW is on channel 45 from WCWN, broadcasting from 51 miles SSW of Glens Falls. Estimated signal: good.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Glens Falls?

27 transmitters within 70 miles of Glens Falls; around 12 of them are likely to be receivable with outdoor directional 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 Glens Falls?

Point your antenna SSW, at about 202°. The main network towers for Glens Falls sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Glens Falls?

Outdoor directional antenna (45–70 miles). Some major towers are a long way off. Mount a directional antenna on the roof or a mast and aim it with the bearings below.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Glens Falls?

At this distance a low-noise preamplifier mounted on the mast, right below the antenna, helps more than an amplifier near the TV. It boosts the signal before cable loss eats into it. See the amplifier guide.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Glens Falls?

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 Glens Falls; signal estimates ignore terrain.