TV Channels in Dorset, VT
ZIP Code: 05251 • Coordinates: 43.2654°N, 73.0817°W
Channels available
8 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-45 dBm · WVER
Recommended antenna
Omnidirectional
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 21 dB
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8 of 10 networks reach this ZIP Major Network Coverage
Signal values are sampled near the ZIP centroid. Reception at your specific address can vary, especially in hilly areas — check the coverage map for your block.
ABC
WGGB-TV
Ch. 40-1 · 720p
-76 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 40-2
Court TV Ch. 40-3
Outlaw Ch. 40-4
NBC
WNYT
Ch. 13-1 · 1080i
-78 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
GET Ch. 13-4
Me-TV Ch. 13-2
Start TV Ch. 13-3
CBS
WRGB
Ch. 06-1 · 1080i
-79 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Charge! Ch. 45-2
Comet TV Ch. 06-3
ROAR Ch. 06-2
The Nest Ch. 45-4
FOX
WGGB-TV
Ch. 40-1 · 720p
-76 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 40-1
Court TV Ch. 40-3
Outlaw Ch. 40-4
PBS
WVER
Ch. 28-1 · 1080i
-45 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Create Ch. 28-3
PBS Encore Ch. 28-2
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 28-4
World Channel Ch. 28-2
CW
WTEN
Ch. 10-1 · 720p
-78 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 10-1
Antenna TV Ch. 10-3
COZI TV Ch. 10-2
ION Mystery Ch. 10-4
MyN
WNYA
Ch. 51-1 · 1080i
-80 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Catchy Comedy Ch. 51-3
Heroes & Icons Ch. 51-4
Movies! Ch. 51-2
ION
WYPX-TV
Ch. 55-3 · 480i (w)
-76 dBm
+ 8 more
Also on this station:
Court TV Ch. 55-3
Laff Ch. 55-4
Bounce TV Ch. 55-2
Busted Ch. 55-6
Game Show Central Ch. 55-7
HSN Ch. 55-8
ION Plus Ch. 55-5
QVC Ch. 55-9
Telemundo
Not Available
Univision
Not Available
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Signal strength · dBm >-30 Excellent → Poor <-70
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Stations ranked by received power at the ZIP centroid
· map shows full variation Top 5 Strongest Signals
| Rank | Station | Channel | Networks | Signal | Quality | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | WVER RUTLAND, VT | 28-1 1080i | PBSCreatePBS Encore +2 | -45 dBm | Excellent | 27° NNE |
| #2 | WEKW-TV KEENE, NH | 11-1 720p | PBSCreatePBS Encore +2 | -66 dBm | Fair | 114° ESE |
| #3 | WGBY-TV SPRINGFIELD, MA | 57-1 1080i | PBSCreatePBS Kids 24/7 +1 | -71 dBm | Fair | 163° SSE |
| #4 | WYPX-TV AMSTERDAM, NY | 55-3 480i (w) | Court TVIONLaff +6 | -76 dBm | Poor | 227° SW |
| #5 | WGGB-TV SPRINGFIELD, MA | 40-1 720p | ABCFOXCourt TV +1 | -76 dBm | Poor | 163° SSE |
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How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers Reception Analysis
Reliability Score
8 / 10
Signal varies 10 dB across the sample area — significant address-level variation expected. Check the map.
Antenna Recommendation
Omnidirectional Antenna
Towers in all directions (168°)
Signal Competition
Dominant Tower
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About TV Reception in Dorset
Dorset, Vermont (05251) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WVER at -45 dBm, rated as "Excellent" quality.
For best reception, we recommend using an outdoor antenna mounted as high as possible. Indoor antennas may work for "Excellent" and "Good" rated signals.
Signal Quality Guide
- Excellent −50 dBm and stronger Indoor antenna should work
- Good −65 to −50 dBm Indoor antenna in good conditions
- Fair −75 to −65 dBm Outdoor antenna recommended
- Poor −85 to −75 dBm High-gain outdoor antenna required
- No Signal below −85 dBm Below ATSC threshold — reception unlikely