TV channels & antenna towers in Schuylerville, New York
Schuylerville has 26 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 WNGN-LD, 6.3 miles to the SSE.
Network channels in Schuylerville
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IONWYPX-TVION | 55 | 38 mi | 214° SSW | Good | Amsterdam, NY |
| FOXWXXA-TVFox | 23 | 39 mi | 214° SSW | Fair | Albany, NY |
| CWWCWNCW | 45 | 39 mi | 214° SSW | Good | Schenectady, NY |
| NBCWNYTNBC | 13 | 39 mi | 214° SSW | Good | Albany, NY |
| CBSWRGBCBS | 6 | 39 mi | 214° SSW | Good | Schenectady, NY |
| ABCWTENABC | 10 | 39 mi | 214° SSW | Good | Albany, NY |
| NBCWKTVNBC | 2 | 69 mi | 271° W | Fair | Utica, NY |
Over-the-air TV in Schuylerville
Schuylerville is a small community of about 1,370 people in New York. There are 26 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 10 full-power, 2 Class A, 8 low-power and 6 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 12 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 8 at good or strong strength.
5 of them are within 25 miles of Schuylerville, 16 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 5 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 Schuylerville
Point your antenna SSW, at about 214°. The main network towers for Schuylerville 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 38 miles southwest of Schuylerville (214° SSW). That one direction covers every station on the site.
Of the 7 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Schuylerville at fair strength or better, 86% arrive from the southwest; the rest are spread across one other direction.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Schuylerville, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Schuylerville
The farthest main network tower for Schuylerville is WXXA-TV (Fox), 39 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.
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 Schuylerville
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WNGN-LDLow power | 6.3 mi | 152° SSE | Good | Troy, NY |
| WNGX-LDLow power | 6.3 mi | 152° SSE | Good | Schenectady, NY |
| WNCE-CDClass A | 15 mi | 328° NNW | Fair | Glens Falls, NY |
| W30DM-DTranslator | 24 mi | 79° E | Weak | Manchester, Etc., VT |
| W20EH-DTranslator | 24 mi | 133° SE | Weak | Pownal, Etc., VT |
| W32FW-DTranslator | 38 mi | 147° SSE | Poor | Adams, MA |
| WZPJ-LDLow power | 38 mi | 214° SSW | Weak | Albany, NY |
| WYBN-LDLow power | 39 mi | 214° SW | Poor | Cobleskill, NY |
| WMHTFull power | 39 mi | 214° SSW | Good | Schenectady, NY |
| WNYAFull power | 39 mi | 214° SSW | Fair | Pittsfield, MA |
| WFNY-CDClass A | 40 mi | 270° W | Weak | Gloversville, NY |
| W18FE-DTranslator | 40 mi | 264° W | Poor | Gloversville, NY |
| W23EU-DTranslator | 43 mi | 42° NE | Poor | Rutland, VT |
| WVBG-LDLow power | 43 mi | 207° SSW | Poor | Greenwich, NY |
| WYBM-LDLow power | 44 mi | 137° SE | Poor | Westmoreland, NH |
| W28DA-DTranslator | 49 mi | 161° SSE | Poor | Pittsfield, MA |
| WUCB-LDLow power | 57 mi | 237° WSW | Poor | Cobleskill, NY |
| WEKW-TVFull power | 61 mi | 94° E | Weak | Keene, NH |
| WYCU-LDLow power | 68 mi | 72° ENE | Poor | Charlestown, Etc., NH |
How Schuylerville compares with the rest of New York
With 12 stations at fair strength or better, Schuylerville ranks 882nd of 1,012 places in New York: fewer than the typical New York town (23). Its nearest major network tower is 38 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 Saratoga Springs, 10 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Schuylerville: step by step
- 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.
- Point it toward 214° SSW, the direction of WXXA-TV (Fox), 39 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 12 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 Schuylerville, NY?
ABC is on channel 10 from WTEN, broadcasting from 39 miles SSW of Schuylerville. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CBS in Schuylerville, NY?
CBS is on channel 6 from WRGB, broadcasting from 39 miles SSW of Schuylerville. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in Schuylerville, NY?
NBC is on channel 13 from WNYT, broadcasting from 39 miles SSW of Schuylerville. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in Schuylerville, NY?
Fox is on channel 23 from WXXA-TV, broadcasting from 39 miles SSW of Schuylerville. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is CW in Schuylerville, NY?
CW is on channel 45 from WCWN, broadcasting from 39 miles SSW of Schuylerville. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Schuylerville?
26 transmitters within 70 miles of Schuylerville; around 12 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 Schuylerville?
Point your antenna SSW, at about 214°. The main network towers for Schuylerville sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Schuylerville?
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.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Schuylerville?
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.
Is there an app to find TV towers in Schuylerville?
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 Schuylerville; signal estimates ignore terrain.