TV channels & antenna towers in Wynantskill, New York

Wynantskill has 34 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), 19 miles to the WSW.

34TV transmitters within 70 miles
8networks over the air
19 mito the closest tower
3,276population

Network channels in Wynantskill

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
IONWYPX-TVION55 19 mi257° WSW StrongAmsterdam, NY
FOXWXXA-TVFox23 19 mi255° WSW FairAlbany, NY
CWWCWNCW45 19 mi255° WSW StrongSchenectady, NY
NBCWNYTNBC13 19 mi255° WSW StrongAlbany, NY
CBSWRGBCBS6 19 mi255° WSW StrongSchenectady, NY
ABCWTENABC10 19 mi255° WSW StrongAlbany, NY
CWWFXQ-CDCW28.2 60 mi121° ESE PoorSpringfield, MA
ABCWGGB-TVABC40 60 mi121° ESE FairSpringfield, MA
CBSWSHM-LDCBS33 60 mi121° ESE PoorSpringfield, MA
TLMWDMR-LDTelemundo14 64 mi131° SE PoorSpringfield, MA
CWWWLPCW22.2 64 mi131° SE PoorSpringfield, MA
UNIWHTX-LDUnivision43 64 mi131° SE PoorSpringfield, MA

Over-the-air TV in Wynantskill

Wynantskill is a town of about 3,280 people in New York. There are 34 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 12 full-power, 3 Class A, 11 low-power and 8 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, 15 transmitters are within 25 miles, 6 between 25 and 45 miles, and 13 farther out. Six of the 12 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 strongest network signals here 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). 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 Wynantskill

Point your antenna WSW, at about 255°. The main network towers for Wynantskill 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 19 miles west of Wynantskill (257° WSW). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

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

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Wynantskill

The farthest main network tower for Wynantskill is WXXA-TV (Fox), 19 miles away with a fair 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 Wynantskill

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WZPJ-LDLow power19 mi 257° WSWFairAlbany, NY
WYBN-LDLow power19 mi 256° WSWFairCobleskill, NY
WMHTFull power19 mi 255° WSWGoodSchenectady, NY
WNYAFull power19 mi 255° WSWFairPittsfield, MA
WVBG-LDLow power20 mi 237° WSWFairGreenwich, NY
WNGN-LDLow power23 mi 15° NNEFairTroy, NY
WNGX-LDLow power23 mi 15° NNEFairSchenectady, NY
W20EH-DTranslator24 mi 61° ENEWeakPownal, Etc., VT
W32FW-DTranslator25 mi 99° EFairAdams, MA
W28DA-DTranslator27 mi 134° SEWeakPittsfield, MA
WYBM-LDLow power33 mi 97° EPoorWestmoreland, NH
WNCE-CDClass A41 mi 353° NWeakGlens Falls, NY
W30DM-DTranslator42 mi 39° NEPoorManchester, Etc., VT
W18FE-DTranslator44 mi 303° WNWPoorGloversville, NY
WUCB-LDLow power45 mi 266° WPoorCobleskill, NY
WFNY-CDClass A46 mi 308° NWPoorGloversville, NY
WGBY-TVFull power60 mi 121° ESEWeakSpringfield, MA
W23EU-DTranslator68 mi 28° NNEPoorRutland, VT
WEKW-TVFull power69 mi 70° ENEPoorKeene, NH
WZPK-LDTranslator70 mi 195° SSWPoorMonticello, NY
W23ER-DTranslator70 mi 195° SSWPoorPoughkeepsie, NY
WNYJ-LDLow power70 mi 195° SSWPoorNewburgh, NY

How Wynantskill compares with the rest of New York

With 15 stations at fair strength or better, Wynantskill ranks 749th of 1,012 places in New York: fewer than the typical New York town (23). Its nearest major network tower is 19 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, 3.3 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Wynantskill: 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 255° WSW, the direction of WXXA-TV (Fox), 19 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 Wynantskill, NY?

ABC is on channel 10 from WTEN, broadcasting from 19 miles WSW of Wynantskill. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Wynantskill, NY?

CBS is on channel 6 from WRGB, broadcasting from 19 miles WSW of Wynantskill. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Wynantskill, NY?

NBC is on channel 13 from WNYT, broadcasting from 19 miles WSW of Wynantskill. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Wynantskill, NY?

Fox is on channel 23 from WXXA-TV, broadcasting from 19 miles WSW of Wynantskill. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CW in Wynantskill, NY?

CW is on channel 45 from WCWN, broadcasting from 19 miles WSW of Wynantskill. Estimated signal: strong.

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

34 transmitters within 70 miles of Wynantskill; 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 Wynantskill?

Point your antenna WSW, at about 255°. The main network towers for Wynantskill sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Wynantskill?

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 Wynantskill?

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 Wynantskill?

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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