TV channels & antenna towers in Hyde Park, Vermont
Hyde Park has 13 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox and CW. About 9 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WETK, 11 miles to the WSW.
Network channels in Hyde Park
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOXWFFF-TVFox | 44 | 11 mi | 244° WSW | Good | Burlington, VT |
| ABCWVNYABC | 22 | 11 mi | 244° WSW | Good | Burlington, VT |
| CBSWCAX-TVCBS | 3 | 11 mi | 244° WSW | Strong | Burlington, VT |
| NBCWPTZNBC | 5 | 11 mi | 244° WSW | Strong | Plattsburgh, NY |
| CWWNNECW | 31 | 11 mi | 244° WSW | Strong | Montpelier, VT |
Over-the-air TV in Hyde Park
With roughly 492 residents, Hyde Park is a small community in Vermont. Our map shows 13 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 9 full-power, 1 low-power and 3 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 9 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 6 at good or strong strength.
6 of them are within 25 miles of Hyde Park, 3 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 4 are more than 45 miles out. Three of the 5 network stations in range are licensed to Burlington, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Burlington's stations.
The strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 22 (WVNY), CBS on channel 3 (WCAX-TV), NBC on channel 5 (WPTZ), Fox on channel 44 (WFFF-TV) and CW on channel 31 (WNNE). 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 Hyde Park
Point your antenna WSW, at about 244°. The main network towers for Hyde Park sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Five network stations, WFFF-TV, WVNY, WCAX-TV, WPTZ and WNNE, transmit from the same tower site about 11 miles southwest of Hyde Park (244° WSW). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.
Of the 5 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Hyde Park at fair strength or better, all arrive from the southwest, so this is an easy place to aim.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Hyde Park, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Hyde Park
The farthest main network tower for Hyde Park is WPTZ (NBC), 11 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.
WCAX-TV is only 11 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.
Other stations near Hyde Park
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WETKFull power | 11 mi | 244° WSW | Good | Burlington, VT |
| WVTBFull power | 36 mi | 92° E | Fair | St. Johnsbury, VT |
| W25BT-DTranslator | 36 mi | 225° SW | Poor | Monkton, VT |
| W29EW-DTranslator | 42 mi | 252° WSW | Poor | Willsboro, NY |
| WLED-TVFull power | 46 mi | 111° ESE | Fair | Littleton, NH |
| WCFE-TVFull power | 63 mi | 277° W | Fair | Plattsburgh, NY |
| W36FE-DLow power | 65 mi | 159° SSE | Poor | Hanover, NH |
| W34DQ-DTranslator | 67 mi | 68° ENE | Poor | Pittsburgh, NH |
How Hyde Park compares with the rest of Vermont
With 9 stations at fair strength or better, Hyde Park ranks 11th of 82 places in Vermont: more than the typical Vermont town (8). Its nearest major network tower is 11 miles away, against a state median of 40 miles.
7% of Vermont's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an indoor antenna. The nearest larger city is Burlington, 30 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Hyde Park: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 244° WSW, the direction of WPTZ (NBC), 11 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 9 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 Hyde Park, VT?
ABC is on channel 22 from WVNY, broadcasting from 11 miles WSW of Hyde Park. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CBS in Hyde Park, VT?
CBS is on channel 3 from WCAX-TV, broadcasting from 11 miles WSW of Hyde Park. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is NBC in Hyde Park, VT?
NBC is on channel 5 from WPTZ, broadcasting from 11 miles WSW of Hyde Park. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is Fox in Hyde Park, VT?
Fox is on channel 44 from WFFF-TV, broadcasting from 11 miles WSW of Hyde Park. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CW in Hyde Park, VT?
CW is on channel 31 from WNNE, broadcasting from 11 miles WSW of Hyde Park. Estimated signal: strong.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Hyde Park?
13 transmitters within 70 miles of Hyde Park; around 9 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 Hyde Park?
Point your antenna WSW, at about 244°. The main network towers for Hyde Park sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Hyde Park?
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.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Hyde Park?
WCAX-TV is only 11 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.
Is there an app to find TV towers in Hyde Park?
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 Vermont · Northeast region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Hyde Park; signal estimates ignore terrain.