TV channels & antenna towers in Watervliet, New York

Watervliet has 31 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 15 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WYPX-TV (ION), 17 miles to the WSW.

31TV transmitters within 70 miles
8networks over the air
17 mito the closest tower
10,214population

Network channels in Watervliet

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
IONWYPX-TVION55 17 mi247° WSW StrongAmsterdam, NY
FOXWXXA-TVFox23 17 mi245° WSW FairAlbany, NY
CWWCWNCW45 17 mi245° WSW StrongSchenectady, NY
NBCWNYTNBC13 17 mi245° WSW StrongAlbany, NY
CBSWRGBCBS6 17 mi245° WSW StrongSchenectady, NY
ABCWTENABC10 17 mi245° WSW StrongAlbany, NY
CWWFXQ-CDCW28.2 63 mi121° ESE PoorSpringfield, MA
ABCWGGB-TVABC40 63 mi122° ESE WeakSpringfield, MA
CBSWSHM-LDCBS33 63 mi122° ESE PoorSpringfield, MA
TLMWDMR-LDTelemundo14 68 mi131° SE PoorSpringfield, MA
CWWWLPCW22.2 68 mi131° SE PoorSpringfield, MA
UNIWHTX-LDUnivision43 68 mi131° SE PoorSpringfield, MA
NBCWKTVNBC2 68 mi293° WNW FairUtica, NY

Over-the-air TV in Watervliet

With roughly 10,200 residents, Watervliet is a city in New York. Our map shows 31 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 12 full-power, 3 Class A, 10 low-power and 6 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 15 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 6 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 13 transmitters are within 25 miles, 9 between 25 and 45 miles, and 9 farther out. Six of the 13 network stations in range are licensed to Springfield, MA, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Springfield'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), ION on channel 55 (WYPX-TV), Telemundo on channel 14 (WDMR-LD) and Univision on channel 43 (WHTX-LD). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (very weak signal) and Univision (very weak signal). 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 Watervliet

Point your antenna WSW, at about 245°. The main network towers for Watervliet 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 17 miles southwest of Watervliet (247° WSW). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 7 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Watervliet 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 Watervliet, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Watervliet

The farthest main network tower for Watervliet is WXXA-TV (Fox), 17 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 Watervliet

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WZPJ-LDLow power17 mi 247° WSWFairAlbany, NY
WYBN-LDLow power17 mi 246° WSWFairCobleskill, NY
WMHTFull power17 mi 245° WSWStrongSchenectady, NY
WNYAFull power17 mi 245° WSWFairPittsfield, MA
WVBG-LDLow power19 mi 227° SWFairGreenwich, NY
WNGN-LDLow power22 mi 24° NNEFairTroy, NY
WNGX-LDLow power22 mi 24° NNEFairSchenectady, NY
W20EH-DTranslator25 mi 69° ENEWeakPownal, Etc., VT
W32FW-DTranslator28 mi 103° ESEFairAdams, MA
W28DA-DTranslator31 mi 133° SEWeakPittsfield, MA
WYBM-LDLow power37 mi 100° EPoorWestmoreland, NH
WNCE-CDClass A39 mi 357° NWeakGlens Falls, NY
W18FE-DTranslator40 mi 303° WNWPoorGloversville, NY
WUCB-LDLow power42 mi 263° WPoorCobleskill, NY
W30DM-DTranslator42 mi 44° NEPoorManchester, Etc., VT
WFNY-CDClass A42 mi 307° NWPoorGloversville, NY
WGBY-TVFull power63 mi 122° ESEWeakSpringfield, MA
W23EU-DTranslator68 mi 31° NNEPoorRutland, VT

How Watervliet compares with the rest of New York

With 15 stations at fair strength or better, Watervliet ranks 749th of 1,012 places in New York: fewer than the typical New York town (23). Its nearest major network tower is 17 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 Troy, 0.5 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Watervliet: 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 245° WSW, the direction of WXXA-TV (Fox), 17 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 15 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 Watervliet, NY?

ABC is on channel 10 from WTEN, broadcasting from 17 miles WSW of Watervliet. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Watervliet, NY?

CBS is on channel 6 from WRGB, broadcasting from 17 miles WSW of Watervliet. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Watervliet, NY?

NBC is on channel 13 from WNYT, broadcasting from 17 miles WSW of Watervliet. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Watervliet, NY?

Fox is on channel 23 from WXXA-TV, broadcasting from 17 miles WSW of Watervliet. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CW in Watervliet, NY?

CW is on channel 45 from WCWN, broadcasting from 17 miles WSW of Watervliet. Estimated signal: strong.

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

31 transmitters within 70 miles of Watervliet; around 15 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 Watervliet?

Point your antenna WSW, at about 245°. The main network towers for Watervliet sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Watervliet?

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 Watervliet?

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 Watervliet?

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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