TV channels & antenna towers in Sherrill, New York

Sherrill has 36 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 WTKO-CD, 3.5 miles to the W.

36TV transmitters within 70 miles
6networks over the air
3.5 mito the closest tower
3,066population

Network channels in Sherrill

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
ABCWUTRABC20 22 mi77° ENE GoodUtica, NY
CWWFXVCW33.2 22 mi77° ENE StrongUtica, NY
IONWSPX-TVION56 23 mi248° WSW GoodSyracuse, NY
ABCWSYR-TVABC9 23 mi248° WSW GoodSyracuse, NY
CWWSTM-TVCW3.2 28 mi251° WSW GoodSyracuse, NY
CBSWKOFCBS15 28 mi251° WSW GoodSyracuse, NY
FOXWSYTFox68 33 mi247° WSW GoodSyracuse, NY
NBCWKTVNBC2 33 mi86° E GoodUtica, NY
CWWWTICW50.2 56 mi354° N WeakWatertown, NY
FOXWWNY-TVFox7.2 61 mi354° N PoorCarthage, NY
FOXWNYF-CDFox28 61 mi354° N PoorWatertown, NY
NBCWVNC-LDNBC45 63 mi351° N PoorWatertown, NY

Over-the-air TV in Sherrill

With roughly 3,070 residents, Sherrill is a town in New York. Our map shows 36 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 14 full-power, 9 Class A, 10 low-power and 3 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 22 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 10 at good or strong strength.

9 of them are within 25 miles of Sherrill, 14 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 13 are more than 45 miles out. Five of the 12 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 33.2 (WFXV) and ION on channel 56 (WSPX-TV). 4 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 Sherrill

The main network towers around Sherrill are in different directions: ABC 248° WSW (23 mi), CBS 251° WSW (28 mi), NBC 86° E (33 mi) and Fox 247° WSW (33 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Two network stations, WUTR and WFXV, transmit from the same tower site about 22 miles east of Sherrill (77° ENE). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 8 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Sherrill at fair strength or better, 50% arrive from the west; the rest are spread across two other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Sherrill

The farthest main network tower for Sherrill is WKTV (NBC), 33 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.

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 Sherrill

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WTKO-CDClass A3.5 mi 261° WGoodOneida, NY
WVVC-LDLow power20 mi 97° EFairUtica, NY
WWDG-CDClass A22 mi 77° ENEFairUtica, NY
W22DO-DTranslator22 mi 77° ENEWeakUtica, NY
WPNY-LDLow power22 mi 77° ENEPoorUtica, Etc., NY
WCNY-TVFull power28 mi 251° WSWFairSyracuse, NY
WTVHFull power28 mi 251° WSWGoodSyracuse, NY
W16EA-DLow power28 mi 267° WFairSyracuse, NY
WTVU-CDClass A29 mi 268° WFairSyracuse, NY
WHSU-CDClass A29 mi 268° WFairSyracuse, NY
WMJQ-CDClass A29 mi 268° WFairSyracuse, NY
WONO-CDClass A29 mi 268° WFairSyracuse, Etc., NY
WVOA-LDLow power29 mi 268° WWeakSyracuse, NY
WWLF-LDLow power29 mi 268° WWeakSyracuse, NY
WBLZ-LDLow power29 mi 268° WFairSyracuse, NY
WNYIFull power46 mi 246° WSWFairIthaca, NY
WDSS-LDLow power46 mi 246° WSWFairSyracuse, NY
WNDR-LDLow power51 mi 261° WPoorAuburn, NY
WPBS-DTFull power55 mi 353° NFairWatertown, NY
WUCB-LDLow power62 mi 118° ESEPoorCobleskill, NY
WFNY-CDClass A62 mi 88° EPoorGloversville, NY
W18FE-DTranslator62 mi 92° EPoorGloversville, NY
WNYS-CDClass A64 mi 226° SWPoorIthaca, NY
W34FR-DTranslator66 mi 229° SWPoorIthaca, NY

How Sherrill compares with the rest of New York

With 22 stations at fair strength or better, Sherrill ranks 521st of 1,012 places in New York: fewer than the typical New York town (23). Its nearest major network tower is 22 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 Rome, 12 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Sherrill: 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 86° E, the direction of WKTV (NBC), 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 22 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 Sherrill, NY?

ABC is on channel 9 from WSYR-TV, broadcasting from 23 miles WSW of Sherrill. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Sherrill, NY?

CBS is on channel 15 from WKOF, broadcasting from 28 miles WSW of Sherrill. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Sherrill, NY?

NBC is on channel 2 from WKTV, broadcasting from 33 miles E of Sherrill. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Sherrill, NY?

Fox is on channel 68 from WSYT, broadcasting from 33 miles WSW of Sherrill. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Sherrill, NY?

CW is on channel 33.2 from WFXV, broadcasting from 22 miles ENE of Sherrill. Estimated signal: strong.

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

36 transmitters within 70 miles of Sherrill; around 22 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 Sherrill?

The main network towers around Sherrill are in different directions: ABC 248° WSW (23 mi), CBS 251° WSW (28 mi), NBC 86° E (33 mi) and Fox 247° WSW (33 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

What kind of antenna do I need in Sherrill?

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. The towers are spread over about 165° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Sherrill?

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 Sherrill?

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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