TV channels & antenna towers in Mendon, Vermont
Mendon has 17 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox and CW. About 7 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is W23EU-D, 7.1 miles to the SW.
Network channels in Mendon
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NBCWPTZNBC | 5 | 61 mi | 5° N | Good | Plattsburgh, NY |
| CWWNNECW | 31 | 61 mi | 5° N | Good | Montpelier, VT |
| CBSWCAX-TVCBS | 3 | 61 mi | 5° N | Good | Burlington, VT |
| FOXWFFF-TVFox | 44 | 61 mi | 5° N | Fair | Burlington, VT |
| ABCWVNYABC | 22 | 61 mi | 5° N | Weak | Burlington, VT |
Over-the-air TV in Mendon
With roughly 1,030 residents, Mendon is a small community in Vermont. Our map shows 17 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 7 full-power, 1 Class A, 4 low-power and 5 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 7 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 3 at good or strong strength.
By distance, 1 transmitter is within 25 miles, 4 between 25 and 45 miles, and 12 farther 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 best-placed network stations 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). 2 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 Mendon
Point your antenna N, at about 5°. The main network towers for Mendon sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Five network stations, WPTZ, WNNE, WCAX-TV, WFFF-TV and WVNY, transmit from the same tower site about 61 miles north of Mendon (5° N). That one direction covers every station on the site.
Of the 4 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Mendon at fair strength or better, all arrive from the north, so this is an easy place to aim.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Mendon, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Mendon
The farthest main network tower for Mendon is WFFF-TV (Fox), 61 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.
At this distance a low-noise preamplifier mounted on the mast, right below the antenna, helps more than an amplifier near the TV. It boosts the signal before cable loss eats into it. See the amplifier guide.
Other stations near Mendon
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W23EU-DTranslator | 7.1 mi | 215° SW | Fair | Rutland, VT |
| W30DM-DTranslator | 35 mi | 196° SSW | Poor | Manchester, Etc., VT |
| WYCU-LDLow power | 36 mi | 119° ESE | Weak | Charlestown, Etc., NH |
| W36FE-DLow power | 39 mi | 84° E | Poor | Hanover, NH |
| W25BT-DTranslator | 41 mi | 346° NNW | Poor | Monkton, VT |
| WNCE-CDClass A | 48 mi | 239° WSW | Poor | Glens Falls, NY |
| WEKW-TVFull power | 51 mi | 146° SSE | Fair | Keene, NH |
| WNGN-LDLow power | 53 mi | 215° SW | Poor | Troy, NY |
| WNGX-LDLow power | 53 mi | 215° SW | Poor | Schenectady, NY |
| W20EH-DTranslator | 57 mi | 196° SSW | Poor | Pownal, Etc., VT |
| W29EW-DTranslator | 58 mi | 335° NNW | Poor | Willsboro, NY |
| WETKFull power | 61 mi | 5° N | Fair | Burlington, VT |
How Mendon compares with the rest of Vermont
With 7 stations at fair strength or better, Mendon ranks 55th of 82 places in Vermont: fewer than the typical Vermont town (8). Its nearest major network tower is 61 miles away, against a state median of 40 miles.
39% of Vermont's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna. The nearest larger city is Queensbury, 39 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Mendon: step by step
- Mount an outdoor antenna on the roof or a mast, as high as you can safely get it, with a clear view toward the towers.
- Point it toward 5° N, the direction of WFFF-TV (Fox), 61 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 7 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 Mendon, VT?
ABC is on channel 22 from WVNY, broadcasting from 61 miles N of Mendon. Estimated signal: weak.
What channel is CBS in Mendon, VT?
CBS is on channel 3 from WCAX-TV, broadcasting from 61 miles N of Mendon. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in Mendon, VT?
NBC is on channel 5 from WPTZ, broadcasting from 61 miles N of Mendon. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in Mendon, VT?
Fox is on channel 44 from WFFF-TV, broadcasting from 61 miles N of Mendon. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is CW in Mendon, VT?
CW is on channel 31 from WNNE, broadcasting from 61 miles N of Mendon. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Mendon?
17 transmitters within 70 miles of Mendon; around 7 of them are likely to be receivable with outdoor directional 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 Mendon?
Point your antenna N, at about 5°. The main network towers for Mendon sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Mendon?
Outdoor directional antenna (45–70 miles). Some major towers are a long way off. Mount a directional antenna on the roof or a mast and aim it with the bearings below.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Mendon?
At this distance a low-noise preamplifier mounted on the mast, right below the antenna, helps more than an amplifier near the TV. It boosts the signal before cable loss eats into it. See the amplifier guide.
Is there an app to find TV towers in Mendon?
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.
TV channels in nearby Vermont cities
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- Brandon13 mi
- Woodstock21 mi
- Randolph23 mi
- Middlebury (village)28 mi
- Hartford29 mi
- Londonderry30 mi
- Chelsea33 mi
- Manchester Center33 mi
- Rockingham39 mi
- Barre43 mi
- Townshend44 mi
Nearby cities in other states
- Granville, NY24 mi
- Whitehall, NY25 mi
- Ticonderoga, NY28 mi
- Hanover, NH32 mi
- Lebanon, NH34 mi
- Claremont, NH35 mi
- Queensbury, NY39 mi
- Lyme, NH40 mi
- Hudson Falls, NY41 mi
- Mineville, NY42 mi
- Glens Falls, NY43 mi
- Glens Falls North, NY44 mi
More: all TV stations in Vermont · Northeast region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Mendon; signal estimates ignore terrain.