TV channels & antenna towers in Valatie, New York
Valatie has 47 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 WVBG-LD, 18 miles to the WNW.
Network channels in Valatie
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOXWXXA-TVFox | 23 | 23 mi | 311° NW | Fair | Albany, NY |
| CWWCWNCW | 45 | 23 mi | 311° NW | Strong | Schenectady, NY |
| NBCWNYTNBC | 13 | 23 mi | 311° NW | Strong | Albany, NY |
| CBSWRGBCBS | 6 | 23 mi | 311° NW | Strong | Schenectady, NY |
| ABCWTENABC | 10 | 23 mi | 311° NW | Strong | Albany, NY |
| IONWYPX-TVION | 55 | 23 mi | 313° NW | Good | Amsterdam, NY |
| ABCWGGB-TVABC | 40 | 54 mi | 102° ESE | Good | Springfield, MA |
| CBSWSHM-LDCBS | 33 | 54 mi | 102° ESE | Poor | Springfield, MA |
| CWWFXQ-CDCW | 28.2 | 54 mi | 102° ESE | Poor | Springfield, MA |
| TLMWDMR-LDTelemundo | 14 | 55 mi | 114° ESE | Poor | Springfield, MA |
| CWWWLPCW | 22.2 | 55 mi | 114° ESE | Weak | Springfield, MA |
| UNIWHTX-LDUnivision | 43 | 55 mi | 114° ESE | Poor | Springfield, MA |
| CBSWFSBCBS | 3 | 63 mi | 134° SE | Fair | Hartford, CT |
| FOXWTIC-TVFox | 61 | 65 mi | 138° SE | Good | Hartford, CT |
| CWWCCT-TVCW | 20 | 65 mi | 138° SE | Fair | Waterbury, CT |
| IONWHPX-TVION | 26 | 65 mi | 138° SE | Good | New London, CT |
| MeTVWHCT-LDMeTV | 35.1 | 65 mi | 138° SE | Poor | Hartford, New Haven, CT |
| TLMWRDM-CDTelemundo | 19 | 65 mi | 138° SE | Fair | Hartford, CT |
| NBCWVITNBC | 30 | 65 mi | 138° SE | Fair | New Britain, CT |
Over-the-air TV in Valatie
With roughly 1,910 residents, Valatie is a small community in New York. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 47 licensed TV transmitters: 18 full-power, 5 Class A, 17 low-power and 7 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 22 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 11 at good or strong strength.
12 of them are within 25 miles of Valatie, 5 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 30 are more than 45 miles out. Six of the 19 network stations in range are licensed to Springfield, MA, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Springfield's stations.
For the networks, the best local options are ABC on channel 10 (WTEN), CBS on channel 6 (WRGB), NBC on channel 13 (WNYT), Fox on channel 61 (WTIC-TV), CW on channel 45 (WCWN), ION on channel 55 (WYPX-TV), Telemundo on channel 19 (WRDM-CD), Univision on channel 43 (WHTX-LD) and MeTV on channel 35.1 (WHCT-LD). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (fair signal) and Univision (very weak signal). 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 Valatie
Point your antenna NW, at about 311°. The main network towers for Valatie sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Six network stations, WXXA-TV, WCWN, WNYT, WRGB and WTEN and others, transmit from the same tower site about 23 miles northwest of Valatie (311° NW). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.
Of the 13 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Valatie at fair strength or better, 46% arrive from the northwest; the rest are spread across two other directions.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Valatie, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Valatie
The farthest main network tower for Valatie is WNYT (NBC), 23 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here.
WTIC-TV (Fox), 65 miles southeast, 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 Valatie
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 28; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WVBG-LDLow power | 18 mi | 300° WNW | Fair | Greenwich, NY |
| W28DA-DTranslator | 21 mi | 88° E | Fair | Pittsfield, MA |
| WMHTFull power | 23 mi | 311° NW | Good | Schenectady, NY |
| WNYAFull power | 23 mi | 311° NW | Fair | Pittsfield, MA |
| WYBN-LDLow power | 23 mi | 311° NW | Fair | Cobleskill, NY |
| WZPJ-LDLow power | 23 mi | 313° NW | Fair | Albany, NY |
| W32FW-DTranslator | 30 mi | 59° ENE | Weak | Adams, MA |
| WYBM-LDLow power | 38 mi | 66° ENE | Poor | Westmoreland, NH |
| W20EH-DTranslator | 38 mi | 36° NE | Poor | Pownal, Etc., VT |
| WNGN-LDLow power | 43 mi | 10° N | Poor | Troy, NY |
| WNGX-LDLow power | 43 mi | 10° N | Poor | Schenectady, NY |
| WUCB-LDLow power | 46 mi | 291° WNW | Poor | Cobleskill, NY |
| WZPK-LDTranslator | 51 mi | 199° SSW | Poor | Monticello, NY |
| W23ER-DTranslator | 51 mi | 199° SSW | Weak | Poughkeepsie, NY |
| WNYJ-LDLow power | 51 mi | 199° SSW | Poor | Newburgh, NY |
| WGBY-TVFull power | 54 mi | 102° ESE | Fair | Springfield, MA |
| W18FE-DTranslator | 56 mi | 321° NW | Poor | Gloversville, NY |
| W30DM-DTranslator | 59 mi | 28° NNE | Poor | Manchester, Etc., VT |
| WFNY-CDClass A | 59 mi | 324° NW | Poor | Gloversville, NY |
| WNCE-CDClass A | 61 mi | 357° N | Poor | Glens Falls, NY |
| WYNB-LDLow power | 61 mi | 215° SW | Poor | Ellenville, NY |
| WRNT-LDLow power | 62 mi | 133° SE | Poor | Hartford, CT |
| WWAX-LDLow power | 63 mi | 134° SE | Poor | Hartford, CT |
| WXGN-LDLow power | 65 mi | 169° SSE | Poor | Danbury, CT |
| WEDYFull power | 65 mi | 138° SE | Good | New Haven, CT |
How Valatie compares with the rest of New York
With 22 stations at fair strength or better, Valatie ranks 521st of 1,012 places in New York: fewer than the typical New York town (23). Its nearest major network tower is 23 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 Albany, 17 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Valatie: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 311° NW, the direction of WNYT (NBC), 23 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 Valatie, NY?
ABC is on channel 10 from WTEN, broadcasting from 23 miles NW of Valatie. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CBS in Valatie, NY?
CBS is on channel 6 from WRGB, broadcasting from 23 miles NW of Valatie. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is NBC in Valatie, NY?
NBC is on channel 13 from WNYT, broadcasting from 23 miles NW of Valatie. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is Fox in Valatie, NY?
Fox is on channel 61 from WTIC-TV, broadcasting from 65 miles SE of Valatie. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CW in Valatie, NY?
CW is on channel 45 from WCWN, broadcasting from 23 miles NW of Valatie. Estimated signal: strong.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Valatie?
47 transmitters within 70 miles of Valatie; 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 Valatie?
Point your antenna NW, at about 311°. The main network towers for Valatie sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Valatie?
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 Fox from up to 65 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Valatie?
WTIC-TV (Fox), 65 miles southeast, 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 Valatie?
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 Valatie; signal estimates ignore terrain.